Château de Ricaud - Dourthe - Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2015 b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca
Vintage 2015: The first half of the year went under excellent conditions with the first flowers visible on May 29, slightly ahead of the average. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca The hot and dry episode lasting more than seven weeks - mid-June to the end of July - slowed down the vegetative development of the youngest vines. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca The vineyard has held up well, however, thanks to the meticulous adaptation of the green work, which minimizes water stress. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca The moderate precipitation in mid-summer was sufficient to start veraison throughout the vineyard. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca The berries grew bigger and the favorable weather in early fall accompanied excellent ripening. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca We harvested over two weeks, waiting without haste for the best time for each plot. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca The cabernet sauvignon and merlot are wonderful. b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca