2015 Château Duhart-Milon Pauillac

Vintage Notes

In 2015 the climate in Bordeaux was hot and rainfall varied widely, with differences of neor1y 300 mm in the annual totals between our different properties in the region. A recurring phenomenon in recent years, the start of winter wos mild and dry, and the beneficial cold snap come only et the end of January, accompanied by rain. Bud burst started at the beginning of April as usual and the vines then developed rapidly thanks to the water reserves and the mild climate. In June, flowering was early and even, opromising sign before the harvest. Summer temperatures often went over 35°C at L'Evongile and Rieussec, while Lofite and Duhart-Milon benefited from the influence of the ocean and the estuary. Water stress was high everywhere, but the rains in August brought the necessary freshness for the veroison and then for perfect ripening. Ideal conditions come together of the time of the harvest. allowing each ferroir to give of ifs best: the result brings high hopes.

Viticulture

Merlot: from 17 to 23 September
Cabernet Sauvignon: from 28 September to 6 October