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Since our last post, a lot of things happened!

We celebrated on 22^nd January, Saint Vincent. Saint Vincent is the patron saint of wine growers. At this occasion, a mass is celebrated and the “new wine” (from the 2011 harvest) and brioches are blessed by the priest. Afterwards, a “vin d’honneur” (a reception) is served and we taste the “new wine”, which is the base for our next Brut Tradition (cannot be sold earlier than 2013). And this tasting is of good omen, the wine was delicate, fresh and liveliness while having pronounced aromas.

Winter finally arrived (finally, it is necessary to say it). The temperatures fell until -18°C at night and hardly more warmly than -5°C in the day. We also have some snow-covered episodes but nothing to compare to 2010-2011!

The temperatures being more clement, the work of the vine started again: winter pruning and pruning.

Unusual Winter

This year, winter is warmer than ever according to Météo France (french metoffice) since 1886.

We have only had snow once on 18th December (only few centimeters) and almost no frost. It doesn't feel like it's winter actually. Let's hope that winter with its frost will come soon otherwise it could happen when we don't want it, in April or May...

Snow on 18th December

Happy New Year

We wish you a very happy new year. We hope this year brings you everything that your heart desires and also, lots of Champagne's bubbles !

Harvest 2011 - Done (3rd September)

The harvest in 2011 are already (or finally) finished. The harvest is now safe and no longer fears the vagaries of the weather. Here are the latest photos.

The pickers are gone, it only remains to verify the secateurs, clean and store (which is not the funniest ...). A big thank you to all the team for the good atmosphere and the hard work done. See you all next year!

Harvest 2011 - A few pictures

It's still enjoyable with this nice weather!

Harvest 2011 - The first 4 days (29th August)

The harvest has now begun 4 days ago. It's time for a little assessement.
The year is beautiful, the pounds are well cut and the grapes are beautiful. Rot was not too developed despite the thunderstorms Friday and Saturday.

The weigh-in of the day: 4 000kg of grapes cut

Harvest - First Day (26th August)

The first shots of secateurs were given this morning at 8am. Unfortunately the weather is not with us (thunderstorms and heavy showers). Hopefully this is only temporary and the rest of the week will be dry and sunny (for both the harvesters and the harvest!)

Harvest to be followed on the blog