Climatic conditions

Winter 2016 was exceptionally mild and very rainy. The mild temperatures and soaked soils provoked early and balanced budburst. A cold, rainy spring slowed down growth of the already well-advanced vines. On the clay soils of Grand Renom, plant growth was running a little late. While on the clay-limestone soils, vine growth was regular and homogeneous. The weather at time of flowering was exceptional, giving perfect fertilisation of flowers, free from shatter or shot berries..

A hot, dry summer contributed to maintaining slight water stress. Grapes were thus able to mature in ideal conditions. Summery temperatures and rare beneficial rains gave very concentrated grapes, with tannins of high quality at maturity.

Vintage presentation

Wines have fine acidity and a high tannic load.

From the vine to the glass

Harvesting began on the earliest soils on October 1st. Exceptional weather conditions in September meant that grapes reached perfect maturity.

Grapes were sorted to keep only the best berries. The maceration times for Grand Renom were relatively long in order to extract only the best quality tannins.

For maturing, vats were preferred for Bordeaux wines, and barrels for Bordeaux Supérieur first and second wines.