A mild, wet winter gave way to an early spring, which remained rainy but fortunately free of spring frosts. These wet conditions favored rapid and generous growth of all grape varieties. Of course, downy mildew tried to join the party, but was poorly received by our winegrowers, who were on the warpath after being scalded by the 2023 vintage. A beautiful flowering at the right time and a fine summer (July-August) Sec warm enough to ensure ripening in the best possible conditions. Rain returned in the first dekad of September, but the whites, already ripe and in the harvest, had no time to be affected. All the white batches, vinified separately in barrels, are of the highest quality. They are intensely aromatic, fruity, fleshy, complex, balanced and very fresh. Magnificent acidity gives these wines superb tension and vibrancy. A great blend...
For the reds, the more resistant grape varieties and our well-draining soils have enabled us to wait for optimal phenolic ripeness. Precise day-by-day selection and picking by choice up to October 8 ensured a high level of quality, albeit with lower sugar levels than in recent vintages. Brilliant fruitiness, delicate fleshiness, spiciness and minerality, and a refined, elegant tannic structure are the ingredients of this fine blend. The Domaine de Chevalier rouge 2024 will be like a great classic, enhanced by our constantly improved technical and oenological resources. The quality of the selections and controls during vinification will give this blend great precision and brilliance.
Hand-picked in crates, 3 to 5 selections according to ripeness. Traditional cold settling and barrel fermentation. Vinification: Direct fermentation in barrels. Barrel-ageing of the grand vin (1/3 new wood) for 16 to 18 months
Harvest dates: September 20 to October 08, 2024
