Winter with rain below normal (-50%). February to mid-March: temperatures slightly below normal (late budburst). Normal April, but end of May, temperatures climbed rapidly continuing into June (flowering in great conditions, no water). Very dry summer, only 3 significant showers. 2005 was dryer than 2003, but the vine suffered less (dry winter and spring=>the root system went very far down to seek the underground water). Beginning of September, close to 40�, then rain during the 2nd week end. Then, sun and little water (great concentration/perfect sanitary conditions). Rain-free harvest. One of the easiest vintages in the past 30 years.

Red Blend – 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot & 1% Malbec./ ABV 13.1%