Vintage 2024: The Radiance of Adversity
Years ending with the number 4 have always had a reputation for challenging winemakers, and 2024 was no exception. Fickle weather conditions invaded French vineyards, testing the patience and know-how of the artisans of the vine. However, this vintage, announced as uncertain, is now proving to be a shining testimony to human resilience and the ability to adapt in the face of nature.
The Secret of the 2024 vintage lies in the experience accumulated by winegrowers over the decades. In response to the vagaries of the climate, the approach has been fine-tuned, reinforcing the care given to the vines and ensuring meticulous vinification. It is this delicate balance between ancestral know-how and modern innovation that has transformed uncertainty into unexpected success.
Average age of vines: 45 years
Harvest dates: September 24 to October 08, 2024
Ageing: Early blending of grape varieties in January. Aged 21 months 50% in new barrels Fining with egg whites in barrel Final blending before bottling
"Cabernet Sauvignon comes out on top, accounting for 84% of the blend. This comes as no surprise, given the relatively small berry size of the vintage for this grape variety. Merlot accounts for 10% of the blend. Petit Verdot plays the role of outsider to perfection, bringing color, structure and volume to the mid-palate, not to mention the very pronounced peppery notes this year. It's the doctor's grape par excellence! The press wines are very elegant, making up 11% of the blend. They enrich the mid-palate and add length and dimension to this vintage. Particular attention, careful selection and tailor-made vinification have resulted in a great wine with subtle, silky tannins, undeniable harmony and a wide tasting window. If years ending with the number 4 have the reputation of being complex, they also carry the promise of a wine that transcends obstacles to capture the essence of a singular vintage." - Eric Boissenot, Oenologist
