Challenges and Triumphs: The 2023 Vintage in Bordeaux
The Bordeaux wine region has long been revered for its exceptional wines, shaped by a delicate dance between nature and human expertise. The 2023 vintage, however, has been a testament to the resilience and adaptability of winemakers in the face of challenging weather conditions.
Water and rain – too little or too much, but never right?
In Bordeaux, the dance between water and weather is essential, shaping the character and quality of the wines each year. In 2023, these elements seem to have harmonized fairy well, offering the promise of exceptional Bordeaux wines.
Impressions from the Primeur tastings 2023
15.05.2023 Impressions from the Primeur tastings 2023 The primeur testing in the Bordeaux region took place from 24 to 27 April 2023. It is always a highlight at our winery. It was a privilege to participate at the premier tastings in the house of the count Stephan von Neipperg, who very generously invites us every […]
Preparing the vineyard for the spring
02. februar 2022 | Michael Hallek Preparing the vineyard for the spring The early bird During some very early morning jogging at dawn in a quite intensive fog, with a visibility of 30 to 50 meters maximally, I discovered Igor Leclere, who was already working in the vineyard. At first almost invisible in the thick, […]
Winter works
11.01.2023 Winter works After the harvest is before the harvest After many days with very long hours, the vintage 2022 in is now in barrels, finishing the phase of malolactic fermentation. And a somewhat quieter period in Chateau Le Pin Beausoleil begins. Igor Leclere has started pruning the vines now during the cold season, where […]
Harvest of the vintage 2022
26.10.2022 Harvest of the vintage 2022 The vine is a resilient plant that likes heat. During the summer of 2022, the weather conditions were favorable, thanks to very sunny days and little rain, which can be a vector for diseases and even parasites. Most of the winemakers expect that the 2022 vintage will be exceptional, […]
Celebration of our first fully certified organic vintage
08. September 2022 Celebrating our first fully certified organic wine. From now on, this blog reports the latest news and impressions at the Chateau le Pin Beausoleil. In June 2022, we celebrated the relaunch of the website of Château le Pin Beausoleil. Please send us your feed back about what you like or what you […]
