The campaign started with a contrasted winter (negative temperatures in January, followed by a mild spring as early as march), which has favored a budburst at a particularly early stage. In April, an important wave of cold weather has led to exceptional freezing conditions, affecting more than 50% of the future crops. The flowering took place in optimal conditions, stimulated by rather fresh temperatures
as well as low rainfall conditions which has lasted until August. During summertime, a period of relative dryness has naturally favored and maintained very healthy conditions of the vineyard. Harvesting of the grapes started during the first week of September (early vintage) which has enabled us to obtain an interesting maturity of berries.