
Fortunately, an amazing Indian summer begins on September 14 and continues until October 20, turning the situation around completely. These good climatic conditions preceding the harvest raise the alcoholic strengths and allow the grapes to obtain very good phenolic maturity. In order to obtain optimal ripening of the berries and to take advantage of the beautiful weather conditions, the harvest is delayed and takes place from October 2 to 15, allowing the grapes to be brought in in excellent sanitary condition. We had to be patient to harvest the 2008 vintage, which was particularly demanding, from the vines to the vinification. This exceptional vintage produced wines which nevertheless promise to be of remarkable quality