Château de Ricaud - Dourthe - Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2014
"Without the diversity of the terroirs, without the careful adaptation of the work of the vineyard to an atypical weather this year, we could not have mitigated the effects of an unusual water deficit in Bordeaux, until the end of June. The return of precipitation in July, reactivates the vegetative cycle and the normal development of ripening. The pressure of Botrytis before the harvest was contained thanks to constant vigilance. Sorting before and during harvest was crucial for the quality of the vintage. It allowed us to vinify a fruity and expressive Merlot and Cabernets and Petit Verdot which benefited greatly from sunshine conditions and remarkable temperatures before the harvest. »Merlot harvest: from September 13th to 27th Cabernet Sauvignon: from September 21st to October 6th Petit Verdot: September 27th