We are surprised by how well this rather difficult vintage has kept in bottle. The finesse is there, the palate is a little dry but still fresh. However, it should be drunk soon. (October 2018)
Margaux
Climate
The cold and rainy weather during the flowering caused the worst case of "coulure" in history, i.e. preventing the flower from setting into fruit. Summer was quite hot and sunny, but heavy rain in September hampered the ripening of the grapes. Fortunately, the harvesting was carried out in sunshine, which enabled us to bring in sufficiently ripe grapes in this difficult vintage. (The picking began 1st October)