A unique, magnificent vintage!
\nBud break was early following a mild, dry winter. Spring was also mild yet rainy, with no threat of\ndiseases.
\nWater reserves in the soil helped the vines withstand the heatwave conditions and water stress during\nsummer.
\nV\u00e9raison (colour change) was even for both grape varieties. Thanks to storms in August followed by\na series of cool mornings and hot afternoons in September, the grapes ripened gradually until they\ncould be picked at the ideal time.
\nThe small size of the berries concentrated the phenolic compounds of the grapes, resulting in a very\nhigh tannin\/anthocyanin ratio.\nDuring fermentation, the colour and aromas were extracted very quickly. We were particularly vigilant,\nchoosing very gentle extraction at low temperature.\nColour, smoothness and richness are the hallmarks of this vintage.\nIt should be highlighted that the yields are historically low due to the dry summer!
\n\u201cThis 2022 vintage is quite simply extraordinary, and the greatest we have ever produced to this day!\nBalance, rich tannins, aromatic expression (black fruit) and freshness are the watchwords here\u2026\nGentle extraction during fermentation was undoubtedly key to revealing the quintessential characteristics\nof each grape variety.\u201d<\/p>\n