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We carried out in November 2013 a first hilling (method which consists in covering the vine of ground in order to protect the vine of the first frosts and to smother the herbs of the previous year).

The size started in January.

This is an essential step that conditions the good fruiting of the grapes.
We cut in simple guyot (to leave a single vine on the vine) to optimize the development of the vegetative cycle of the vine.

Then we remove the cut wood from the vine so as not to hinder the growth of the young shoots.

The other vineyards are currently waiting because we expect more favorable weather conditions.

We planted 2 new parcels : one in Chenin on a large clay-siliceous Chinon soil with limestone bottom and another in Cabernet-Franc on a soil of sand and clay-limestone.

In order to protect these new plants we put stakes and protective nets, in order to preserve the vine stocks and mechanical work of the vine.

It will be necessary to be patient and to wait 3 years before harvesting the first grapes.

A large article for my Chinon Rosé on the Wall Street Journal

Winemakers who respond to the invitation to participate in VINAVIVA follow the path
– organic farming,
– or that of bio-dynamism,
– or those of ‘natural’ wines,
– or their own way.

Everyone here guarantees demanding practices, with or without certification.
In the vineyard, with exception, no synthetic products, but work.
In the cellar, not – or very little – additives in the wine, but attention and patience.

No thundering statements, no com ‘plan but a commitment: Do what is said and say what is done.
It is necessary to leave to the vine growers the freedom of their expression in the respect of the earth, the grapes and the wine and also the amateurs that we are.

Book now your Saturday, April 16, 2016 to meet the WINE GROWERS IN THE CITY !

On the program of this spring day:
– wine tasting of more than 50 winegrowers from the Chinon appellation
– Parade of the Brotherhood of Rabelaisian Drummers at 10:30
– exhibitions of crafts of mouths and local craftsmen
– music and animations to find place in place

We concoct you a welcoming and warm edition of which we will unveil the contours soon !
In a friendly and family atmosphere discover or rediscover the art of living in Chinon country.

The winery received the award of the Home of Excellence of the Wine cellars of the Val de Loire vineyards 2015 by Interloire

A very nice selection of Loire winemakers who will meet in Paris on the Seine’s banks.