2019 Benoit Lahaye, Le Jardin de la Grosse Pierre - Șampanie Grand Cru - 1 Sticlă (0.75L)

Benoit Lahaye, Le Jardin de la Grosse Pierre 1 Flasche (0,75Â l)

2019 **** - *****
The year 2019 was turbulent in Champagne. Early warmth from February brought rapid development of the vines, so that the spring frosts in April and early May were able to cause devastating damage in some cases. Around 3% of the harvest was lost as a result. A warm phase followed, which developed into a heat wave with record temperatures of up to almost 43°C. The yield was set at a maximum of 10,200 kg / hectare, which corresponds to a good average value in the 10-year average. The acidity remained high despite the heat and dryness. With an above-average concentration of sugar, powerful and fresh base wines could be harvested, which made the winemakers extremely satisfied. Despite the difficulties in its course, 2019 produced complex, long-lasting and storable champagnes that can be stored very well.