The Story
Harvesting is by hand, with skilled pickers passing through the vineyards on up to 6 separate occasions looking for individual berries that have succumbed to noble rot. On arrival at the cellars, they are further examined on a sorting table to eliminate all but the very best. Following a very gentle pressing, the super-rich must is slowly fermented in tank at cool temperatures under the action of indigenous yeasts. Fermentation comes to an end...
Vintage 2024
The 2024 Bordeaux vintage!
Winegrowers in Bordeaux had a particularly difficult time in the 2024 growing season. The region experienced a series of climatic adversities, including heatwaves, dry spells, heavy rainfall and hailstorms. As in previous years, these conditions put the resilience of both the vines and the winegrowers to the test. As a result of the difficult conditions, both economically and climatically, the French Ministry of A...