denis patoux vintage 2015Denis Patoux Vintage 2015 2015 was a warm and dry vintage in the Champagne region and was characterized by high ripeness and hot weather. The growing season began with a wet winter, followed by a dry spell from mid May to August, causing concerns about water stress. Fortunately, chalky soils retained water from winter. Rainfall returned in August, slowing grape development but not causing widespread botrytis. The harvest conditions were generally