2016 was the year of weather extremes. The fi rst 6 months of constant rain were followed by a long period of sunshine, well above usual seasonal values. The rains of the beginning of the year fi lled the ground with water, which protected the vine from unfavorable water stress during the hot and dry months of July and August. But after this very dry summer, it providentially rained on September 13, allowing the grapes to
ripen perfectly.

Actually, our terroir reacted very well to this weather. The clays and the cold nights provided necessary cool for the vine to thrive. The
surfacing limestone subsoil helped to maintain a constant humidity, which was very useful in the event of a drought.

It only rained moderately from mid-September to the end of October. It allowed the grapes to ripen in ideal conditions. The harvest began on October 3 and spread out until October 17, leaving time for each grape variety to off er its very best.