Summary Hand-picked by volunteers, friends and family, 2019 was our 5th grape harvest. The traditional champagne varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay were planted in 2012, some vines are not yet mature. Grape quantity was significantly up versus 2018 especially the Pinot Noir, which excelled. Each year the local conditions throw us new challenges […]
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Winter grape vine pruning, grape harvest report and summer vineyard tours
After an unusually mild December we were happy to see the thermometer down to single figures in January. The vines need the cold to stop them coming into bud too early and then being struck by frost. Although the vines are sleeping in the winter, we may not rest. Each vine needs pruning, removing most […]
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