2025 : Depth and Splendor

The vines nonetheless reached a state of equilibrium as hot weather was tempered by rain at several crucial moments: 115 mm of precipitation at Easter replenished the soils with water, and 25 mm of rainfall on July 20 fostered rapid, homogenous veraison. 70 mm of precipitation between August 28 and 31 prevented dehydration and contributed to the thinning of the grapes’ skins just days before harvest. The Atlantic Ocean also helped balance the vintage, which experienced major differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures, with only two nights warmer than 20 °C!

In this context, flowering took place very rapidly and under ideal conditions, a week ahead of schedule. The homogeneity observed at flowering was confirmed at veraison, which came to an end late July, and at harvest, which began on September 3 with the earliest ripening Merlot.

Throughout the growth cycle, the vines demonstrated an outstanding ability to adapt. The low fertility of the buds—a result of cool, damp weather during flowering in 2024—yielded fewer and smaller clusters of grapes. The early onset of dry weather allowed the vines to prepare for water stress by limiting grape size and developing smaller leaves. And they were able to slow photosynthesis during ripening, regulating sugar production and ultimately alcohol content.

The grapes proved exceptional in quality: intense, precise and vibrant, without any heaviness or excess. Meticulously chosen dates for the harvest, which was condensed into a period of two and a half weeks, allowed the teams to preserve the purity and elegance of the fruit. The wines are voluptuous, with a long finish and outstanding balance between dazzling fruit and smooth, velvety tannins.