Outstanding, universally declared vintage, combining elegance and rusticity.

A rainy winter, was followed by a warm and dry spring, with patched mildew and hail. The mild and dry summer was disrupted by heat spikes leading to drought, which was mitigated by slime precipitation in late August and early September.
The plants that were able to respond to these many challenges yielded fruit of great quality, ultimately producing wines with elegant structure, nuanced aromas and vibrant acid. A year with a distinct personality and extraordinary balance, more rustic than 2007 and elegant than 2003.