2017 Vintage

And after several years of harvests that suffered the whims of the weather, 2017 has provided wines that are already promising great things to come from this elegant vintage.

The only downside were a few areas hit by spring frosts, where yields were below norms. For our part, We are lucky as our vineyard has provided volumes.

After spending the winter building up their strength, the vines profited fully from a very warm spring, with budburst in early April ensuring a head start in terms of the growth cycle that was maintained right up to the harvest. The plants progressed from stage to stage free from hindrance, and by mid-June, were flowering before rapid fruit set. An early vintage was confirmed.

During the summer, a few spells of heatwave alternated with more mixed weather. However, ripening continued at a good pace and by the end of August, the first grapes were being picked, two weeks ahead of average. Harvesting continued until mid-September as each plot reached peak maturity. The grapes were in exceptional health and required virtually no sorting. We Were very enthusiastic about this fabulous fruit, its peak ripeness, and the volumes produced.

Vinification went without a hitch and the mood was one of serenity for this vintage.