The Story
Hand harvested with successive sorting, in small crates with sorting in the vineyard. No destemming, no crushing. Gentle gradual pressing of whole grapes, without breaking up the press-cake. Run-off by gravity, racking of the must and vinification in new French-oak barrels. Aged for 10-12 months on the lees.
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...