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NOUVELLES CALIFORNIA
DE BOISSET
1ST SEMESTER
2025
The 2024 harvest in California:
two terroirs, two styles
The growth cycle in Sonoma and Napa was shaped
by complex weather conditions.
A damp winter and a mild spring and early summer in Freestone and the first Van der Kamp Chardonnay. The
promoted strong fruit set, followed by two periods of heat reds have a deep colour and vibrant, crystalline fruit.
in July and October pushing ripening forward very quickly. The Napa harvest reflects the wide range of microclimates
At DeLoach in Sonoma, the harvests began on 22 August, the that the valley has to offer, where the October warmth
latest start in the last twenty years. Elevated temperatures accelerated ripening, creating two styles of wines. Early
reduced grape sizes and slowed the ripening of Pinot Noir areas such as Calistoga and Diamond Mountain produced
and Chardonnay, but also sped up phenolic development darker and more restrained fruity profiles, whilst later
to create wines of exceptional depth and balance. ones such as St. Helena and Oak Knoll established a more
The Chardonnay stands out thanks to its classic style, generous and vibrant character. A colourful vintage with
with medium sugar concentration and lower acidity. The supple tannins and good balance that is already heralding
Pinot Noir grapes were practically all harvested on 18 wonderful development.
September, nearly a week earlier than in 2023. There were
some fantastic harvests here, such as Hawk Hill Vineyard
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