2021 Cartier (BIO ORGANIC)

2021 started with a cooler and wetter winter than usual. Budding was early thanks to the spring’s mildness. But, temperatures below zero created signifi cant frost causing issues for many estates. Optimum conditions came back at the end of may. 2021 started with a rather cool but extremely humid winter, similar to 2020. The early budburst was steady and consistent. Spring was cold and dry with tem perature below the average for the season, creating significant frost. Optimum conditions came back at the end of may. However, between mid june and mid july the unstable weather conditions led to the development of cryptogamic disease. The dry weather of the four last weeks of august was essential for the ripening. The anthocyanic richness of the skins and the ripening of the tannins were pro mising. The merlot was harvested first. Despite the difficulties of the weather, 2021 produced well balanced wines with a subtle aromatic frame