Mastering Ripeness: the key to balanced wines As you should be aware, and we are extremely proud of the fact, our dear Thierry Garnaud was at the helm of Chateau Cheval Blancs' winemaking for 35 vintages, cr...

We’ve tasted & analysed grapes over various parcels. Some key takeaways before the beginning of the 2024 harvest, which we anticipate starting middle of next week: - One of the warmest & wettest wi...

Vintages are increasingly heralded as ‘outstanding’, or perfect and indeed, in 2020 things were absolutely spot on but what makes a perfect Bordeaux Merlot vintage, in terms of climate, and how? A perfect ...

  In the vineyards of Lalande de Pomerol, the Veraison marks a moment of great relief and anticipation for winegrowers, particularly those cultivating Merlot, the dominant grape variety in the region. This c...

Hello! We finished the 2023 harvest on the 27th of September, les écoulages and vinifications yesterday! Things went very well, with a good quantity of very ripe, juicy, thick-skinned berries, healthy acid...

It almost goes without saying — 2022 was one of the hottest and driest years on record. For us, it was not simply a “left bank vs right bank” story, but a test of terroir, vineyard decisions, and timing. Whi...

Greetings from Néac! This summer in Lalande-de-Pomerol has been one of the hottest on record, with temperatures reaching 42°C. While many vineyards suffered from drought or even devastating fires further ...