技术特色

Organic Certified by FR-BIO-10.

Harvest dates
20/09 to 05/10/2018
Yield
40 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 35 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (70%) on the lees for 16 months. No fining
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 11th and 12th of June 2020
Blending
75% Merlot 25% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
14,5%

气候条件

2018 will be remembered as a year full of contrasts: winter and spring were among the mildest and wettest ever recorded, followed by the hottest and driest summer for the past 15 years…
The winter was grey and exceptionally rainy, resulting in early but generous bud break in mid-April.
Mild temperatures in spring led to quick and even flowering, with little coulure (shot berries). Relentless precipitations continued into spring, which certainly put our nerves to the test!
The heavy rainfall nevertheless had the advantage of raising the water table, enabling the vines to cope with the exceptional weather conditions during summer.
The profile of this vintage did indeed change radically from mid-July onwards…
Fruit set and bunch closure took place under very favourable conditions thanks to a warm, dry summer.
The very low rainfall brought about moderate water stress conducive to even véraison (colour change).
However, excessive water stress did not occur because water reserves had been reconstituted in the early part of the year. Furthermore, our vineyards benefit from deeply-rooted vines and excellent soil covering management.
The wide variations in daytime and night-time temperatures during August and September accounted for the very harmonious development of aromas and tannins, while preserving freshness and fruitiness.
The month of October was cooler but just as sunny, conducive to the ripening of Cabernet Franc and several of our Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties, particularly those grown on clay-limestone soil.
An outstanding Indian summer led to optimum harvest conditions, enabling our teams to pick perfectly ripe grapes at ease, with no stress whatsoever, from the 17th of September to the 5th of October.
Aromatic complexity, tannic richness, freshness, and minerality are the watchwords for this 2018 vintage!

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on the 13th of September 2017
Yield
7 hl/ha
Winemaking
in stainless steel vats
In oak barrels (30% new) on the lees for 9 months
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 28st of June 2018
Blending
80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon
Alcoholic degree
13,5%

技术特色

Organic Certified by FR-BIO-10.

Harvest dates
14/09 to 29/09/2017
Yield
26 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 30 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (60%) on the lees for 15 months. No fining
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 3rd of June 2019
Blending
70% Merlot 30% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
14%

气候条件

The winter and early spring were extremely mild and dry, in fact one of the driest of the century so far. This naturally led to quite uniform early budding, from the 26th of March in some of our plots, and an initial phase of rapid growth. 

In the second half of April, however, the weather changed with the arrival of an anticyclone marked by clear skies and a north-easterly wind. The air mass therefore cooled and temperatures fell fast.

The nights of the 27th and 28th of April were devastating, not only because of the intensity of the cold but also the vast area where it struck.

No region was spared: the only difference was the scale of the damage.

65% of the production at Château Canon La Gaffelière was affected, while at Clos de l’Oratoire it was 70%, Château Peyreau over 90%, and Château d’Aiguilhe 60%. Only La Mondotte was spared.

After the initial shock and despondency that an event like this causes, it was time to set to work. It was time to seriously take stock of the situation. What should we do? Prune? Rush to work without a plan? No. It was essential instead to take time, to wait, to watch and keep watching, and to weigh up the life force still present in the wood of the vines… and only then intervene and fight…

Marking the vines, taking action to prevent disease, analysing the petioles, applying liquid compost, etc. There was a great deal of work to be done - painstaking, but necessary for the future, working in the short term for a second generation of grapes.

Yes, that was what it was about… betting on the second generation of this 2-in-1 vintage.

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 16/09 and 19/09/2016
Yield
45 hl/ha
Winemaking
in stainless steel vats
Ageing
25% in stainless steel vats and 75% in oak barrels (30% new) on the lees for 8 months
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 21st of April 2017
Blending
60% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Sémillon
Alcoholic degree
12,5%

技术特色

Organic Certified by FR-BIO-10.

Harvest dates
29/09 to 15/10/2016
Yield
42 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 33 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (70%) on the lees for 17 months. No fining
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 28th of May 2018
Blending
80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
14%

气候条件

This was a year with many twists and turns!

Winter was rather gloomy, as well as exceptionally mild and rainy. This led to early bud break from the 24^th to the 28^th of March (variable depending on the estate).

Beautiful, dry weather in the first week of June was accompanied by markedly above-average temperatures. This changed things considerably at the beginning of flowering, which was quick and even (starting on the 2^nd of June in the most early-maturing plots). 

However, the profile of the vintage changed radically as of the 20^th of June.

Temperatures returned to the seasonal average, although there were a few peaks above 35°C in mid-July. Fruit set and bunch closure took place under very favourable conditions.

The very dry weather brought about moderate water stress conducive to even véraison (colour change), which ended on the 15^th of August in late-maturing plots.

Nevertheless, excessive water stress did not occur because reserves had been reconstituted thanks to rainfall in the early part of the year. Furthermore, the von Neipperg vineyards have deeply-rooted vines and excellent soil covering management.

The diurnal temperature difference in August and the first two weeks in September accounted for the very harmonious development of aromas and tannins.

It rained on the 13^th and 30^th of September, giving a boost to ripening. The grapes already had an attractive freshness and fruitiness at this time!

The month of October was cooler, but still very sunny, which enabled our Cabernet Franc and (rare) Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to ripen perfectly.

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 08/09 and 14/09/2015
Yield
46 hl/ha
Winemaking
in stainless steel vats
Ageing
20% in stainless steel vats and 80% in oak barrels (30% new) on the lees for 8 months
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 12th of April 2016
Blending
65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Sémillon
Alcoholic degree
13%

技术特色

Organic Certified by FR-BIO-10.

Harvest dates
18/09 and 07/10/2015
Yield
34 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 33 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (80%) on the lees for 17 months. No fining
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 17th of June 2017
Blending
85% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
14,5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 11/09 and 12/09/2014
Yield
46 hl/ha
Winemaking
in stainless steel vats
Ageing
20% in stainless steel vats and 80% in oak barrels (30% new) on the lees for 9 months
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 4th of May 2015
Blending
70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon
Alcoholic degree
13.5%

技术特色

FR-BIO-10级别（法国品质）有机生态农业认证的第一个年份

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 27/09 and 10/10/2014
Yield
18 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 38 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 17 months. No fining
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 14th of June 2016
Blending
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
14%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 26/09 and 27/09/2013
Yield
43 hl/ha
Winemaking
in stainless steel vats
Ageing
20% in stainless steel vats and 80% in oak barrels (30% new) on the lees for 9 months
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 12th of June 2014
Blending
50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Sémillon
Alcoholic degree
12.5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 01/10 and 09/10/2013
Yield
8 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 28 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 18 months. No fining
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 9th of June 2015
Blending
85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
13.5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
19/09 to 21/09/2012
Yield
43 hl/ha
Winemaking
in stainless steel vats
Ageing
20% in stainless steel vats and 80% in oak barrels (40% new) on the lees for 9 months
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 10th of June 2013
Blending
57% Sauvignon Blanc, 43% Sémillon
Alcoholic degree
12.5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
09/10 to 18/10/2012
Yield
20 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 35 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 18 months. No fining
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 20th of June 2014
Blending
85% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
14%

技术特色

Harvest dates
29/08 to 30/08/2011
Yield
43 hl/ha
Winemaking
in stainless steel vats
Ageing
20% in stainless steel vats and 80% in oak barrels (30% new) on the lees for 9 months
Bottling
Château-bottled in May 2012
Blending
50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Sémillon
Alcoholic degree
13.5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
the entire crop was picked on 2 days: 21/09 and 26/09/2011
Yield
18 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 30 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 17 months. No fining
Bottling
Château-bottled on the 21st of June 2013
Blending
80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
13.5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 16/10 and 22/10/2010
Yield
20 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 35 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 19 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in May 2012
Blending
80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
15%

技术特色

Harvest dates
the entire crop was picked on 2 days: 60/10 and 13/10/2009
Yield
17 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 35 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 18 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in June 2011
Blending
80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
14.5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
the entire crop was picked on 3 days:
Yield
15 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 32 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 17 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in May 2010
Blending
80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
14%

技术特色

Harvest dates
the entire crop was picked on 2 days: 11/10, and 15/10/2007
Yield
25 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 32 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 17 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in May 2009
Blending
80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
13%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 02/10, and 04/10/2006
Yield
30 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 32 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 18 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in May 2008
Blending
80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
14%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 3 days: 30/09, 01/10, and 11/10/2005
Yield
20 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 35 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 18 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in Mai 2007
Blending
80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
14.5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 3 days: 09/10, 13/10, and 20/10/2004
Yield
30 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 32 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 18 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in June 2006
Blending
80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
14%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 18/09 and 27/09/2003
Yield
15 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 25 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 18 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in June 2005
Blending
75% Merlot 25% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
14.5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 1 day: 03/10/2002
Yield
10 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 24 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 18 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in June 2004
Blending
85% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
13%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 05/10 and 08/10/2001
Yield
20 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 27 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 18 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in June 2003
Blending
85% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
13.5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 30/09 and 03/10/2000
Yield
20 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 30 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 18 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in June 2002
Blending
80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
13.5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 1 day: 03/10/1999
Yield
20 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 28 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 18 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in June 2001
Blending
85% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
13.5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 03/10 and 05/10/1998
Yield
20 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 28 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 18 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in June 2000
Blending
80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
13.5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 28/09 and 05/10/1997
Yield
18 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 28 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 18 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in June 1999
Blending
90% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree
13.5%

技术特色

Harvest dates
The entire crop was picked on 2 days: 07/10 and 08/10/1996
Yield
21 hl/ha
Winemaking
in wooden vats for 35 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing
in new oak barrels (100%) on the lees for 24 months. No fining or filtering
Bottling
Château-bottled in November 1998
Blending
100% Merlot
Alcoholic degree
13.5%