VINTAGES
Le Seuil de Mazeyres 2017
Management: Alain Moueix
Technical Manager: Jean-Michel Bernard / Ludovic Guibert
Communications: Stéphany Lesaint
Weather Conditions During the Vintage
The winter of 2016–2017 was marked by severe water shortages. The first half of the season was cold, but it ended with very mild temperatures that encouraged early budbreak. Early spring remained mild, and growth picked up. On the nights of April 27 and 28, temperatures dropped as low as -6°C in some areas, causing significant frost damage. Following this episode, hot and dry conditions persisted until the end of spring, creating severe water stress. Beginning on June 25, heavy rains marked a shift in weather patterns. The summer was more stable, dry, and cool. Veraison occurred early and progressed rapidly. Rainfall in early September allowed the grape skins to reach full maturity.
Harvest Area
23.62 hectares
Region of Harvest
clay loam and clayey sand
Grape Varieties Harvested
100% Merlot
Harvest Dates
September 14 through October 4
Wine Production
A few words about the winemaking process for this vintage.
Cultivation Method
Organic Wine, Agriculture France, FR-BIO-01
Livestock Farming
75% in barrels, 25% in tanks
Tasting
A beautiful purple color and a deep nose. The wine develops aromas of blackberries, black cherries, and gingerbread. The palate is full-bodied and harmonious. The texture, silky at first, becomes more velvety with aeration. The long finish highlights the wine’s mineral character.
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