Despite unstable weather conditions, the 2024 vintage produced white wines of great finesse, thanks to the rigor and expertise of our teams. A mild winter and exceptional rainfall marked the beginning of spring, favoring intense mildew pressure, particularly in April. In response, the vines were rigorously treated, pruned and grassed to maintain their health balance.
The summer, characterized by alternating rainy and sunny periods, delayed ripening of the grapes but preserved their aromatic freshness. Strategic leaf thinning, particularly for Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris, was essential to maintain healthy bunches and avoid the risk of botrytis.
The harvest, carried out with three successive sortings, produced healthy grapes at good ripeness. The cool, windy conditions following the storms ensured excellent sanitary conditions and a harmonious development of aromas.
Particular care was taken in maturing the wines to accentuate the freshness of the vintage, with more frequent stirring of the lees to optimize expression.
Virginie de Valandraud blanc 2024 stands out for its lovely tension, lemony aromas and marked minerality and salinity. Exceptionally, a third of our Semillon vines have undergone malolactic fermentation, giving this wine added fatness and complexity.
Average age of vines: 15 years
Maturation: 6 to 8 months - 70% in new, one- or two-wine barrels and 30% in concrete vats
Harvest dates: September 12 to 21, 2024
