1997
1997
1997
The warm, humid weather in August greatly favoured the onset of rot, in particular, acid rot, which was previously practically unknown in the Bordeaux vineyards. Fortunately, the hot and very dry month of September put a halt to this worrying development and enabled us to harvest well-ripened grapes in excellent conditions.
Pavillon Blanc 1997 shows an excellent balance between freshness and smoothness. The very ripe aromas of the sauvignon blanc and the elegance found in great vintages are clearly evident. Only concentration is lacking for it to be considered a great vintage. It is pleasant to drink now and we recommend drinking it without much delay. (March 2025)
Climate
After a particularly dry and warm start to the year and an early but long, drawn-out flowering, July was dry and hot and August was rainy and very hot, resulting in the threat of disease in the vines. Fortunately, at the beginning of September, hot and very dry weather set in until the end of the harvest. (The picking began on 15th September)
The warm, humid weather in August greatly favoured the onset of rot, in particular, acid rot, which was previously practically unknown in the Bordeaux vineyards. Fortunately, the hot and very dry month of September put a halt to this worrying development and enabled us to harvest well-ripened grapes in excellent conditions.
Pavillon Blanc 1997 shows an excellent balance between freshness and smoothness. The very ripe aromas of the sauvignon blanc and the elegance found in great vintages are clearly evident. Only concentration is lacking for it to be considered a great vintage. It is pleasant to drink now and we recommend drinking it without much delay. (March 2025)
Climate
After a particularly dry and warm start to the year and an early but long, drawn-out flowering, July was dry and hot and August was rainy and very hot, resulting in the threat of disease in the vines. Fortunately, at the beginning of September, hot and very dry weather set in until the end of the harvest. (The picking began on 15th September)
Service & tasting
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Service & tasting
Discover our tips for serving and tasting your wine in the best conditions.