Gray, overcast skies dominated the viticultural year in 2008, a notable exception in a decade of brazenly generous sun.
Spring and summer were marked by a relentless lack of both light and warmth.
And then, September made the vintage thanks to a late and miraculous spell of beautiful weather. As the harvest began on September 15, conditions were at last perfect – bright sunshine and sustained north to north-easterly winds. Grape picking continued over an extended period to take full advantage of this unexpected gift.
The maturity of the grapes surpassed all expectations, revealing an exceptional high-toned balance.