A rather mild winter. Temperatures and rainfall normal for the season.

Ideal conditions in the Spring favoured a rapid and homogeneous flowering which led us to predict an abundant harvest.
Mid-flowering : starting from June, 5th.

The gloomy weather forecast for the summer, with moderate temperatures and rain in August, caused the changing of colour to be delayed and spread over a considerable period of time, which affected the ripening period. As a result, the harvest took three weeks, picking taking place as when each grape variety reached maximum maturity. This rather cool summer has favoured the aromatic expression of the Merlots as well as their balance.
Mid-Veraison : starting August 13th

The month of September was particularly fine and bright with evening temperatures rather cool, conditions which were favorable for the slow ripening of the Cabernets Sauvignons. The magnificent Indian summer was also very beneficial to the Cabernets Francs and Petits Verdots, whose yield was well controlled at Pichon.
The harvest started on September 27th in beautiful weather. The Merlots were picked perfectly ripe and occasionally, due to the great heat, with very high alcohol potential (from 13° to 13,5°).
The Cabernets Sauvignons were picked beginning October 7th in perfect sanitary state and at optimal phenolic and aromatic maturity.
The last grapes were picked on October 14th just before a period of rainfall.

The year 2004 produced the ideal climatic conditions for a northern vineyard area such as the Medoc.

Cabernet Sauvignon: 53%
Merlot: 36%
Cabernet Franc: 4%
Petit Verdot: 7%