After heavy rains, our vines are about to start growing very fast. In order to suppor their growth, we spray silica biodynamic preparation ( 501) which will help them getting more resistant.
Read more : We hep our young sprout to get more resistant
Yesterday afternoon was ideal for us to prepare and spray the 500P on our grounds : humid floor, sunny weather warming it up, favorable biodynamic calendar. This preparation is key in biodynamic agricuture to stimulate undergrounds micro-organism.
Read more : IDEAL CONDITIONS FOR OUR 500P YESTERDAY
We have proudly been involved in the shooting of the "Goutez voir", program of France 3 Rhône Alpes Auvergne, starred by Odile Mattei. This edition about the Chef Tetedoie includes his local producers we are part of. You can watch us on the 22nd of May, or in replay https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/auvergne-rhone-alpes/emissions/g... ( in french only, sorry)
Read more : SHOOTING WITH THE MICHELIN STAR CHEF CHRISTIAN TETEDOIE
the life of our grounds, the way it is being worked are key in our organic agricultural mode. It means removing herbs in order to limit competition with vines while not damaging his inner life, by using light tractors for instance.
Read more : Work of our ground
Mother nature seems to be eager to keep us awake at night. At least two night will be very colld this week, implying some work from our side to try to balance low temperature and protect our vines and buds. Beside Valerian spray, we have organized Braze thatr we will ought on and maintain starting very early this night!
Read more : TRICKY NIGHTS TO COME THIS WEEK
Yesterday, we had the priviledge to welcome Odile Mattei and her technical team in charge of "Goutons voir" ( every saturday morning on France 3) as well as the Michelin star Chef Christian Tetedoie. His Sommelier master commented an awsome manner his tasting of our Cuvée de Florence 2019 and Cuvée de François 2017, wines proposed in their prestigious restaurant. We are so grateful to be supported and...
Read more : Shooting of France 3 channel at our winery
Because the moon calendar does help us organizing our work, observing the moon is very important for us. Full moon as you can observ in the enclosed picture has to be considered carefully for instance for all pruning tasks. I let you admire the view mixing the moon and daylight.
Read more : Howl at the moon
Just few weeks prior Easter comes the time for horsetail infusion preparation. The aim of this infusion is to send a verticality signal to undergrounds mushrooms. I also share another sign that spring is here with our cherry trees flowers, just starting . It will be beautiful in a week time!
Read more : Spring is at door
Now that pruning is almost over, it is time to check and repair all what has to be done in terms of stake and threads. It is a physical work, but Jo and our trainee Ismael are up to the job!
Read more : Winter work
With the spring and the sun are our two Beaujolais rosés arriving. Brume matinale 2020, rosé of caracter, structured and Just rosé in 3 Liters BIB , so light and fruity. Both will beautifully fit with all frindly occasions we aim for while the nice weather is coming!
Read more : Our Rosé nouveau just arrived!
