The weather looks quite mixed at the beginning of this week, and if the local downpours are limited it will be possible to continue harvesting in between the scattered clouds. Some will no doubt be forced to …

The question is if one should wait with the big vineyards (1er Cru or Grand Cru), or have these over and done with … or wait until the more stable sun periods expected in the week starting September 16th.

It is always a gamble with one part always being the unpredictable weather forecasts … very difficult indeed … as the ripeness level appears to be quite good in parts of Volnay, Pommard and the bottom east side of Corton.

Yesterdays Harvest View