The 2013 vintage in Champagne experienced a delayed growing cycle, with flowering lasting into July. Despite hailstorms and wet weather in September, the late October harvest produced wines with pure fruit, a vibrant palate, and elegant structure. Though it remained in the shadow of the 2012 vintage, the quietly confident 2013 has proven truly remarkable, ranking among the finest vintages of the decade, alongside 2012, 2015, and 2018