Le Diamant

Following generous winter and spring rains that fully replenished the energy of the soils, the 2024 growing season in Sonoma County began with idyllic spring conditions. Warm, sunny weather provided perfect conditions for a uniform budbreak, followed by abundant flowering and generous fruit-set. The transition to summer ushered in an extended period of very warm daytime temperatures, which were balanced by the influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean, cooling the vineyards each evening. This sustained heat, punctuated by several notable spikes near 100 degrees in June and July, ultimately defined 2024 as a warm vintage.

Fortified by two consecutive years of abundant rainfall, our Vérité micro-crus navigated this heat with aplomb. The vines remained beautifully balanced with minimal stress, even during the most intense periods of heat. This remarkable resilience allowed our Sauvignon Blanc micro-crus to reach optimal maturity by late August, with harvest taking place over two days, on August 26 and 27.