2008 harvest winemakers' blog

The Story Behind a White Bordeaux—and the Best Fine We Ever Paid!

Posted: Sep 22, 2008 5:17pm ET
By Jean-Charles Cazes

Posted by Jean-Charles Cazes Smiles are back on vintners' faces in Bordeaux, because we have been enjoying continuous sunny weather with cool northern winds for almost two weeks. The maturity of our red varietals is approximately one week behind normal, but the present, favorable conditions mean that we'll be able to wait for maturity before picking, without much risk of rot or other problems.

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