MILLESIME CLIMATOLOGY
The year began with a mild winter, dry marked by 2 weeks of cold at the end of January. Temperatures remained mild throughout the spring, allowing the vines to bud evenly from March 29. An early vintage was on the cards, but at the end of April, the vegetative cycle slowed under the effect of cooler temperatures. The Gironde estuary played its vital role as a thermal regulator during the 3 consecutive days of frost that spared the vineyards. Summer conditions in May and June favored uniform flowering (full bloom on May 29). The vines continued to develop serenely, without any particular sanitary pressure, an undeniable asset for the management of the 45 hectares of organic viticulture. The rainy spell at the end of June meant that veraison began on July 21. After a temperate summer (Sec), the September rains accelerated the ripening process. The 4 grape varieties reached full ripeness in a very short time. The harvest took place under ideal conditions.
TASTING COMMENTS
The Grand-Puy-Ducasse 2017 is medium to deep garnet-purple, with aromas of crushed red and black currants, black cherries and blackberries, with hints of earth, meat and herbs. Medium-bodied, it is firm and robust on the palate with muscular fruit and a savory finish.
