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Viinin Kuvailu
The Story
The vines were planted in two stages by Auguste and Pierre Morey. They are old, weak vines producing little (between 20 and 35 hl/ha). Badly affected by fan-leaf degeneration, they have improved considerably since the application of biodynamic preparations. The parcel is situated at the far south of Montrachet also facing south. The soil is fairly dark, quite deep and stony. It consistently produces wines rich in alcohol, balanced out by their...
Wine Information
Lafon Vintage 2000
The Weather :
Interesting points of note:
* A cold winter, good pruning conditions with little rain.
* Spring was wet, bud-burst took place at the usual time.
* A spurt of rapid, even growth bringing early and consistent flowering (early June).
* July was cold and wet with intense pressure from mildew which we kept under control.
* August was hot and stormy. Several patches of botrytis appeared on the red vines.
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Vuosikerta 2000
The 2000 vintage in Burgundy, France, is generally considered a very good to excellent vintage for both red and white wines. It was a year marked by favorable weather conditions, which allowed grapes to ripen well and produced wines with good structure and aging potential. Here are some key characteristics of the Burgundy wine vintage 2000:
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Quality: The 2000 vintage is highly regarded in Burgundy and is often praised for its overall q...
