The soul of this cuvée lies in the "Grapecap" plot, a name derived from the Latin gratum caput, or "precious vine." Planted in 1884, these are the oldest vines on the estate, providing a unique heirloom quality that the Kressmann family reserves only for exceptional white wine vintages. The 2021 vintage represents a significant milestone as the first under the stewardship of Edouard Kressmann. Despite a challenging growing season marked by a frosty spring and a cool summer, the grapes achieved uniform flowering and a late, precise harvest in mid-September. This meticulous approach in the vineyard ensures that the blend—composed primarily of 96% Sémillon—fully captures the complexity of the estate’s historic gravel slopes.