Climate
Rainy spring, Indian summer
Red
Juicy, black-fruited, rounded tannins
White
Lively, taut / pure sweet wines
Ageing potential
15–25 years
In 2016, the weather played its part with almost uncanny precision. Early‑September showers, followed by a radiant Indian summer, gave the grapes exactly what they needed to reach perfect ripeness. The growing season closed on a near‑ideal balance of water, warmth and sunshine. In Bordeaux, this generous alignment delivered both quality and volume — a vintage shaped with care, never rushed.
RED
WINES
Right from the harvest, the quality of the grapes was striking: crunchy, deeply flavoured, rich in sugar yet retaining their freshness. Intense notes of dark berry fruit dominate, giving the wines a strikingly deep colour. The tannins are exceptionally silky, bringing a supple texture and harmonious structure.
A poised, confident balance that places 2016 among the standout successes of the decade.
DRY WHITE
WINES
In their youth, these wines speak with clarity. Aromatic and vibrant, they show crisp acidity, lively freshness and a fine, taut energy.
A precise, clean‑cut profile built around purity of fruit and a bright sense of drive.
SWEET WHITE
WINES
These wines display impressive purity. On the palate, concentration meets vivid aromatic freshness in a luminous, beautifully judged balance. A straight, elegant expression — never heavy — that captures the refinement of the vintage, even in its richest styles.