Nature never ceases to surprise us. This year, once again, we were treated to exceptional conditions. We started out full of hope, with a mild, dry spring, interspersed with a few rains, allowing many bunches of grapes to appear on the vines. But the situation quickly deteriorated and the pressure of mildew, a fungus that can be fatal to vines, gave us a hard time until early summer. Then, as we're beginning to get used to, the exceptionally hot start to August caused water stress in many plots. Once again, rain at the end of August helped to redress the situation.
Finally, we experienced an unprecedented harvest period, which lasted a month for the first time.
In the cellar, the results were satisfactory. The reds are remarkably intense, with aromas of red and black fruit wafting through the cellar. The tannins are supple, and we're heading for a rich vintage. The whites are well-balanced without being heavy, despite the summer drought.