Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2015

Description

The 2015 vintage began with the water tables nicely replenished. The particularly hot and sunny weather of early April set off a rapid and regular bud-burst. This exceptional homogeneity was to continue through the other stages of the vine?s development this year. All the key stages proceeded in ideal conditionsthe beautiful weather at the end of May and early June allowed the flowering to take place quickly and evenly for each of the different grape varieties. As this incredibly beautiful weather stayed with us, we observed a moderate hydric stress from mid-July, very beneficial at this stage for the synthesis of the polyphenol precursors. The welcome rainfall at the end of July and through early August arrived just in time to allow a quick and even colour change. From mid-August to harvest-time, the final ripening stages continued through alternating sunny periods and stormy rain showers. A mild month of September ensured the grapes maintained a wonderful aromatic freshness. – Chateau Leoville Las Cases