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A year like 2006 had to be showcased by a Vintage, because after 2003, which had been marked by scorching heat, the month of July led us to believe that we would be faced again with the same effects. Even if July was the hottest month ever recorded in Champagne, the month of August put minds at rest with its cool temperatures and its gloomy weather. We had to wait for the weeks which preceded and accompanied the harvest to see the good weather appear allowing us to harvest the grapes with a very high quality level. The Grands Crus selected by Pommery enjoy exceptional locations in vineyards of the Champagne region: their south–south-east exposure ensures maximum sunlight and their cultivation in the middle of hill slopes in rich chalky Champagne terrain guarantees excellent irrigation of the foot of the vines. (2)