The 2021 vintage was exceptional. Spring was marked by
moderate rainfall with cool temperatures that led to reduced
flower set, and therefore to the production of bunches with less
berries than usual. Ripening started very late compared to the last
10 years: the sunny weather, not too hot during the day and cool
at night, allowed the vines to recover much of the delay, and by
the 20th September the ripening was in line with past years. The
season finished with no rain in the last 40 days of ripening, and dry,
cool and breezy nights which ensured good acidity levels in the
berries. The combination of a cool and dry climate and healthy
grapes meant grapes were picked at the optimum level of
aromatic and phenolic ripeness and acidity levels.