At the foot of the great vessels of Château Le Grand Verdus, spirits are stirred. This year, the stainless steel structures will not be filled with wine, and the timid rains of the school term will not change anything. “The vintage 2022 it was perfect” assures 71-year-old Antoine Le Grix de La Salle, former owner of the estate. His two sons, Edward and Thomas, who took over the business a few years ago, nodded.
It has never been so hot in Sadirak in the memory of the winegrowers. In these lands of Entre-Deux-Mers, the foliage of one hundred hectares of vines has turned yellow. However, prior to this summer’s drought, the prized grape had been spared the vagaries of the weather, such as frost, storm or hail. The year 2022 was both fruitful and qualitative.
With drought, everything is different. “Today we estimate that we will lose a third of our production” confirms Thomas Le Grix de La Salle, feet in the vineyard. In the grounds, under the castle…
Source: Le Figaro
