After a mild January, the end of winter 2017-18 was colder than in previous years, reaching a low of minus 9° C on 27 February.
Budbreak started on 21 March, a normal date for the estate.
Winter and spring were wet, and although the temperatures in April, May and June were normal, flowering took place a few days later than usual, between 29 May and 6 June. July was stormy and hot.
Veraison, when the grapes change colour, occurred between 1 and 17 August, still three or four days later than usual.August and September were hot and dry.
Picking started on 10 September and ended in the latest-ripening parcels on 25 September, normal dates for the Limoux region. The grapes were in perfect health and the crop was brought in at optimum maturity. The yield was 41 hl/ha, in line with our expectations.