A.
Vine training
1. Pruning
At
the Domaine, we apply two methods for vine training: the goblet
and Royat cordon pruning.
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The goblet is used for all old non-trained vines. This older method
is still worthwhile and has the following advantages : better
resistance to wind and drought and less sensitivity to wood disease
(diseases that can kill the vine).
•
The Royat cordon pruning method is used for recently wire-trained
vines. This new training technique offers many advantages: it makes
it easy to train vines in height, therefore increasing the amount
of leafing exposed to sunrays, making the grapes richer in colour,
tannins and sugar. Moreover, as the grapes are well exposed to light
they develop more aromas and improve the sanitary condition of the
berries.
Our
pruning is quite strict and selective to guarantee the right number
of clusters and better air circulation.
