The 2023 harvest is almost upon us, and if all goes well, we are looking at a very generous vintage. In many places, only the INAO-imposed limits will set the yields, despite green harvesting by numerous domaines. The permitted yields are strict, and even last year these limits were challenging …
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“À point” in 2023
The 2023 harvest is peeping around the corner, and people are counting the days and hours, ready to spring into action when the grapes are ready, or "à point." This was also the lead of last year's pre-harvest article, but there are some changes. À point - at just the right …
Harvest Now Reaching the Grands Crus of Gevrey!
The 2022 harvest is gathering momentum and moving north. Picking whites started at the beginning of last week (with some seen harvesting as early as Aug. 19), and picked up speed on Aug. 23rd, with Domaine Leflaive beginning on Aug. 25. In the Côte de Nuits, Arnoux-Lachaux began on Tuesday the …
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The Burgundy Harvest Has Started!
The 2022 harvest has begun both in Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Picking whites started at the beginning of the week (some seen as early as Aug. 19), with a part of the Meursault vineyards of Domaine des Comtes Lafon being picked this week. Volnay began on Tuesday the 23rd, with d`Angerville and …
Burgundy on the Eve of Harvest
The 2022 harvest is just around the corner, and many growers will start bringing in their crop by the end of this week. I will try to use my time wisely, doing some days of harvest work, but also following the event at a few estates thanks to my transport associate Vespa Lyn(d) - my lightning …