The récolte is well
underway across France. Jacques and Sylvie Guinaudeau have kindly taken a few moments
from their busy schedule to give us an update on the 2015 harvest.
‘On the 5th
September we picked the first Semillon grapes from the 'Ambaud' parcel. The
crop is of great maturity and the juice possesses a powerful fragrance and precision
never before seen within Grand Village Blanc…
We have just
finished picking the white grapes. We have taken advantage of the wonderful
weather (cool nights and splendid, warm days) to harvest the rest of our
Semillon and Sauvignon only in the mornings, which will help to retain
freshness and allows the grapes to be transported in perfect condition.
The harvesting of
the whites gives the team the ideal preparation so we will be 'all set' for the
challenge ahead.
After a dry and
warm summer punctuated with some welcome rainfall in August, the vines are
expressing themselves exceptionally. We should be starting to pick the Merlot
for Lafleur very shortly…’
