2017

Since April and the first buds appeared, we knew that 2017 would be an early year. After several years of poor harvests, winegrowers were hoping for nature to smile on them. The most skeptical pointed to the harsh law of numbers and the “poor” quality of vintages ending in “7”: 1987, 1977, 1967, and 1957. To name only the worst before reaching the sumptuous 1947 vintage... From there to making 2017 the new 1947!

Although Burgundy narrowly avoided disaster between April 27 and 29, frost damage was noted in two or three plots, with a few leaves or young plants scorched, but nothing more. The first three weeks of June brought a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 45°C in the vineyards in full sun in the afternoon. The last 15 days of July saw rather gloomy and sometimes cool weather for the season, which slowed down the growth cycle. August remained fairly dry and, despite the low amount of water, the grapes benefited well and berry weights were generally above average. In most of our plots, there is still some way to go before full maturity is reached and the harvest will not begin before the first few days of September. This is especially true as the health of all our vines is excellent.

The first cut of the pruning shears took place on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, with our teams of grape pickers from GOURMET ODYSSEY. The grape harvest is always an important time for our wine tourism business. Starting on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, around thirty harvesters worked for 12 days under variable skies but without rain (except for thunderstorms on Thursday, September 14). These were ideal weather conditions for bringing in the grapes, which arrived at the winery not too hot and in very good condition. After several years of low and very low harvests, this year we will fill the vats!

Tasting notes red

Our Pinot Noir grapes have thick skins and are full-bodied. Pigeage allows for excellent extraction. We had some doubts about the acidity levels required for a vintage suitable for aging, but our winemaker's initial analyses quickly reassured us.

Tasting notes white

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