denis patoux vintage 2017Denis Patoux Vintage 2017 The Champagne vintage of 2017 began with promise, but several challenges arose during the process. Warm and dry conditions accelerated budburst and flowering from late spring to early summer. However, August brought rainfall, leading to a botrytis outbreak and necessitating a swift harvest. For some producers, it became the shortest harvest on record. Chardonnay consistently showed quality, and Pinot Noir had some