2015
2015
2015
The white harvest took place from September 8th to the 13th. The acidity level declined quickly due to the beautiful sunny days at the beginning of the month. We know the extent to which acidity is necessary for the freshness and ageing ability of a white wine; the decision to harvest quite early was probably even more decisive in shaping a very good vintage of Pavillon Blanc.
Selection of our wines at the point of blending remains strict, with only a third of the harvest going into Pavillon Blanc 2016. The aromas of this wine are complex and very fine. The entry on the palate is round and pleasant, the prelude to a long, fresh finish, both mineral and fruity.
It fits perfectly into the lineage of the latest vintages, perhaps even presenting a little more richness on the palate. It is difficult to resist today, but will continue to gain in complexity in the years to come. (October 2025)
Climate
Winter, which was appreciably colder than those of the previous years, caused late, but perfectly regular blossoming. Dry and sunny weather in the spring made for optimal conditions, so flowering took place very quickly and homogenously. This hot, dry weather persisted throughout the months of June and July, to a point where we were afraid there could be water stress, at least in the most sensitive plots. Fortunately a little rain in August arrived just in time to ensure a quick and regular colour-change. The drought, which arrived again in September, together with very warm days and cool nights, enabled the grapes to balance their richness in sugar with good acidity, to render their tannins more silky and to make their aromatic potential more complex.
The harvest of the reds took place from September 18th to October 6th. The small size of the grapes and their thicker skins indicated a very high concentration of tannins. The 2015 weather conditions are, in fact, the feature of very great vintages, like 2005, 2009 and 2010.
The white harvest took place from September 8th to the 13th. The acidity level declined quickly due to the beautiful sunny days at the beginning of the month. We know the extent to which acidity is necessary for the freshness and ageing ability of a white wine; the decision to harvest quite early was probably even more decisive in shaping a very good vintage of Pavillon Blanc.
Selection of our wines at the point of blending remains strict, with only a third of the harvest going into Pavillon Blanc 2016. The aromas of this wine are complex and very fine. The entry on the palate is round and pleasant, the prelude to a long, fresh finish, both mineral and fruity.
It fits perfectly into the lineage of the latest vintages, perhaps even presenting a little more richness on the palate. It is difficult to resist today, but will continue to gain in complexity in the years to come. (October 2025)
Climate
Winter, which was appreciably colder than those of the previous years, caused late, but perfectly regular blossoming. Dry and sunny weather in the spring made for optimal conditions, so flowering took place very quickly and homogenously. This hot, dry weather persisted throughout the months of June and July, to a point where we were afraid there could be water stress, at least in the most sensitive plots. Fortunately a little rain in August arrived just in time to ensure a quick and regular colour-change. The drought, which arrived again in September, together with very warm days and cool nights, enabled the grapes to balance their richness in sugar with good acidity, to render their tannins more silky and to make their aromatic potential more complex.
The harvest of the reds took place from September 18th to October 6th. The small size of the grapes and their thicker skins indicated a very high concentration of tannins. The 2015 weather conditions are, in fact, the feature of very great vintages, like 2005, 2009 and 2010.
Service & tasting
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Service & tasting
Discover our tips for serving and tasting your wine in the best conditions.