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2008 Harvest: Denis Dubourdieu at Chateau Reynon

Files "Harvest 2008 - Dry whites"
Bordeaux needed sunshine and September delivered. The warm early autumn weather on the heels of a cool summer makes winemakers like Denis Dubourdieu optimistic. Dubourdieu is the leading expert on white wines. We... 

Wine Basics with the Pros: How to choose the harvest date

Files "Harvest 2008 - Dry whites"
Paulin Calvet, the owner of Chateau Picque Caillou in Pessac Leognan, began his Sauvignon Blanc harvest on September 8th. At the same time he was sending a sample of the Semillon to the lab...

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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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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