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Michel Rolland on 2007: a Transitional Vintage

File: Investigation - Bordeaux Futures 2007
Our first stop during the week of Bordeaux’s en primeurs tastings was in Pomerol to speak with Michel Rolland. He gave us an overall impression of the 2007 vintage and a report on his personal vineyards. Look for a vintage...   

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September’s weather guarantees a classic vintage at La Mission Haut Brion

File:  Pessac-Leognan - Harvest Report 2007 
Pascale Baratie, Vineyard Manager at Domaines Clarence Dillon (Château Haut Brion, First Growth and Château La Mission Haut Brion, Pessac Leognan). Harvest 2007: ... a classic level of maturity for Bordeaux. The Merlot...

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Pape Clement: the quest for perfection

File: Pessac-Leognan - Harvest 2007 / red wine
Patrice Hateau, Technical Director at Château Pape Clement, a classified growth in the Pessac-Leognan appellation. Harvest 2007: ...in pursuit of perfection each grape is picked off the stem by hand by a team of 100 workers...

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"Our micro-climate guarantees protection and ideal maturity” Alain Vauthier (Ausone)

File: Saint-Emilion - Harvest 2007 / Red wine
Alain Vaultier, owner and Director of Saint Emilion classified First Growth, Category A, Château Ausone. Harvest 2007:...Cabernet Franc of a very, very high quality... 

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Dry-Ice Harvest at Chateau Quinault L'Enclos

Report: Focus "Science and technology" / Harvest 2003
Winemaking methods have greatly improved over the last 20 years, improving our ability to develop good wines. However, when the weather is too hot during the picking, some growers turn to dry ice to save their crop fresh.... 

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