What conditions are needed to produce a great wine? | Part 1
How does climate affect a vineyard exactly? Part 1 of our guide explains all there is to know about temperature, light, water and soil.
Sulphur in wine – is it good or bad?
Why is sulphur used in winemaking? We go into the nitty-gritty details.
Are “old vines” really old?
Chances are, you’ve bought a wine with the term “old vines”, or "vieilles vignes", on the label. But when can a vineyard really be considered “old”? A vine is not unlike a human being. When it is young, between four and eight years old, it has the charms of childhood and the wines are usually mild and full of freshness. Between eight and 14, it reaches adolescence: it grows in all directions and is difficult to control. The viticulturist needs to tame the vineyard to prevent it from producing weak grapes without personality.…