1969
1969
1969
The grapes were thoroughly washed-out by the heavy and almost continuous rain of September. Naturally they were unable to reach a proper level of ripeness.
1969 is a lesser, mediocre wine, which has sunk into oblivion. It should have been drunk by now... (March 2024)
Climate
After a normal start to the growing season, July and August were hot and dry, therefore favourable, but September was extremely wet and ruined all the hopes that had been built up about this vintage. (The picking began 29th September)
The grapes were thoroughly washed-out by the heavy and almost continuous rain of September. Naturally they were unable to reach a proper level of ripeness.
1969 is a lesser, mediocre wine, which has sunk into oblivion. It should have been drunk by now... (March 2024)
Climate
After a normal start to the growing season, July and August were hot and dry, therefore favourable, but September was extremely wet and ruined all the hopes that had been built up about this vintage. (The picking began 29th September)
Service & tasting
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Service & tasting
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