2011

Harvest on 19th September 2011

We are delighted to present our 2011 vintage, which is marked by last winter’s abnormally mild weather – weather that carried over into the rest of the season.

• The first shoots appeared nearly two weeks earlier than they would have in a normal year. This was the earliest bud break in the last 25 years.
• This significant advance became even more marked during April and May, when summer-like weather conditions prevailed.
• The hot spring fuelled an extravagant growth of vegetation – the vine runners grew as much as 5 cm (1.96 in.) or more in a day. Sometimes it seemed as if they were growing in front of our eyes!
• Rain in the month of July checked the proliferation of growth somewhat and was overall beneficial as the vines were beginning to get thirsty.
• Due to the exceptional summer, the grapes reached beautiful maturity early on, which meant we could begin harvesting on September 19. Harvesting was completed on October 10.

As for raising the wine – we let nature take its course, so that our terroirs and grape varieties have free reign to fully express their personalities. Already, we’re seeing Chasselas characterized by minerality, yet fruity and fresh; complex, graceful Pinot Gris; subtle, elegant Pinot Noir…