Our vineyard covers a single area of 14ha90ca, which is quite rare for the region. Located at the base of the hillside, our vineyard benefits from the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée Saint-Emilion Grand Cru status.
Winter
From November to mid March, the main tasks in the vineyards involve pruning. The cold, harsh weather during this long period can sometimes make the work difficult.
Spring
In March and April the astes (branches remaining after pruning) are bent around the wires, so that the vine's foliage will be guided upwards as it grows.The sap rises and the first buds appear. In May and June excess buds and pampres (shoots, or suckers on the trunk and head of the vine) are removed by hand.
Summer
In June, the new branches are lifted by hand and kept straight by being passed between two wires. At the end of June, the leaves around the bunches of grapes are removed by hand or machine to allow air to circulate around the bunches and to introduce them to the sun. Then there is an éclaircissage which consists of removing some of the bunches before véraison (when the grapes begin to ripen and change colour). This enables the yield to be controlled, and ensures air circulation around the grapes in the event of rain.
Autumn
The summer ends with picking during September. This completes the vine’s reproductive cycle. The sap returns to the roots and the leaves fall. The thrushes come to build up their reserves for the winter.