1989
1989
1989
This is one of the greatest vintages of Pavillon Blanc. This was the first time, perhaps, that the sauvignon blanc grapes had reached such an exceptional level of ripeness, allowing them to rise above the vegetal aromas often considered typical of the variety. In fact, 1989 was the year we first introduced strict yield control in the white‑wine plots, which have not exceeded 30 hectolitres per hectare since. When weather conditions permit, this low yield favours both concentration and full ripening of the grapes.
Today, Pavillon Blanc 1989 is, without any doubt, fully mature and tasting remarkably well. We can only advise you to drink it. (February 2025)
Climate
1989 will long be remembered as an exceptionally early vintage and a very easy one, from a vine-growing point of view. The flowering, then the colour-change and the ripening all took place in perfect weather, which was particularly hot and dry. Finally, there was not one single day of rain during the harvest. From beginning to end, then, 1989 was a dream year. (The picking began 11th September)
This is one of the greatest vintages of Pavillon Blanc. This was the first time, perhaps, that the sauvignon blanc grapes had reached such an exceptional level of ripeness, allowing them to rise above the vegetal aromas often considered typical of the variety. In fact, 1989 was the year we first introduced strict yield control in the white‑wine plots, which have not exceeded 30 hectolitres per hectare since. When weather conditions permit, this low yield favours both concentration and full ripening of the grapes.
Today, Pavillon Blanc 1989 is, without any doubt, fully mature and tasting remarkably well. We can only advise you to drink it. (February 2025)
Climate
1989 will long be remembered as an exceptionally early vintage and a very easy one, from a vine-growing point of view. The flowering, then the colour-change and the ripening all took place in perfect weather, which was particularly hot and dry. Finally, there was not one single day of rain during the harvest. From beginning to end, then, 1989 was a dream year. (The picking began 11th September)
Service & tasting
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Service & tasting
Discover our tips for serving and tasting your wine in the best conditions.