1991
1991
1991
The rain slightly diluted the crop of red grapes, but the sauvignon blanc grapes, picked ten days earlier, were much less affected. 1991 is a very good vintage of Pavillon Blanc; it is quite powerful, fleshy and full. The bouquet has developed remarkably well and today displays great finesse and complexity, along with a certain originality. This wine should be enjoyed soon. (February 2025)
Climate
1991 was the year of the great spring frost on 21st April. The cold delayed vine growth until the end of May. But an extraordinarily hot, dry summer allowed the vegetation to catch up and brought this very small harvest to an excellent level of ripeness. Unfortunately, heavy rain just before the harvest took the shine off what would have been a remarkable vintage. (The picking began on 30th September)
The rain slightly diluted the crop of red grapes, but the sauvignon blanc grapes, picked ten days earlier, were much less affected. 1991 is a very good vintage of Pavillon Blanc; it is quite powerful, fleshy and full. The bouquet has developed remarkably well and today displays great finesse and complexity, along with a certain originality. This wine should be enjoyed soon. (February 2025)
Climate
1991 was the year of the great spring frost on 21st April. The cold delayed vine growth until the end of May. But an extraordinarily hot, dry summer allowed the vegetation to catch up and brought this very small harvest to an excellent level of ripeness. Unfortunately, heavy rain just before the harvest took the shine off what would have been a remarkable vintage. (The picking began on 30th September)
Service & tasting
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Service & tasting
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