Château Mazeyres 2023

Vigilance Pays Off
The winter was mild, but February brought sub-zero temperatures. Cumulative precipitation was in line with normal levels. Budbreak occurred around March 30, and the frost on April 5 caused limited and highly localized damage. Flowering was observed around May 30. Starting in June, hot weather set in and numerous thunderstorms broke out, leading to very high downy mildew pressure. Our team’s vigilance and our steadfast commitment to biodynamic farming allowed us to preserve our harvest. Beginning in July, dry and hot conditions persisted for an extended period. The relatively slow veraison did not allow us to eliminate the inconsistencies in development between the plots.
The harvest began under bright sunshine on September 5, and we decided to harvest plot by plot to wait for each plot to reach perfect ripeness. Each vat revealed its own distinct character, with beautiful balance and lovely acidity.