THE VINTAGES
Château Cartier 2014
Weather Conditions During the Growing Season
The season started favorably with an early bud break. Flowering took place during a dry, sunny month of June. The summer was more unsettled, cool, and stormy. The vines fell behind, and veraison extended over a long period. From late August onward, particularly warm weather set in for quite a sustained period, leading to an unusually mild late season. Temperature variations were significant and favorable for the maturity of the seeds and skins. As the weather remained dry, the berries concentrated well.
Total vineyard area
17.17 hectares
Harvest terroir
clay-limestone hillside and clay-silt foothills
Grape varieties
100% Merlot
Harvest dates
September 23 to October 7
Winemaking
A brief overview of the winemaking process for this vintage.
Farming methods
Estate certified organic since 2006 and biodynamic since 2008 – member of Biodyvin.
Maturation
75% in oak barrels, 25% in vats
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