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The Petit Verdot produced an exceptional cuvée. A fine, elegant wine of great class. |
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The early months of the year were warm and dry, which brought about an early bud-break in the vines (beginning of March, 3 weeks earlier than normal). |
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The flowering was also ahead of schedule but was disrupted and spread out as a result of heavy rains in late May and June, as well as a drop in temperature. |
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July and August were very hot and dry, although the end of August saw the arrival of torrential rains. The colouring of the berries (veraison) was very drawn out, which brought about different rates of ripening between different plots, vines, and even bunches. |
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September was exceptionally hot and dry. The harvest was very early, starting on the 11th September, and lasting for three weeks. The ripeness of the Merlot determined the start of the harvest, but it was necessary to wait until the end of the month before bringing in the Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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Cabernet Sauvignon: 55% |
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