The harvest started by the young plots
\r\nof Merlot the 28th of September 2010.
\r\nThe main fact of this vintage is the very low level
\r\nof rainfall from July to August : 27 mm.
\r\nThat’s to say : Twice less than in 2009,
\r\n3 times less than in 2008
\r\n& 4 times less than in 2007.
\r\nThe month of july was very sunny & warm,
\r\naugust more temperate.
\r\nThese factors are very favorable to bring in a
\r\ngood quality of grapes with very
\r\nsmall concentrated berries.
\r\nIn this climatic environnement,
\r\nthe water stress can be a negative factor.
\r\nBut the vines whose soil are worked,
\r\nwith deep roots down
\r\nwill bring a real qualitative bonus.
\r\nAt the estate, all our plots of vines are ploughed …
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