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Between <strong>ancestral know-how and modern practices<\/strong>, each season demands precise efforts to <strong>preserve the quality of the grapes and sublimate the<\/strong> appellation&#8217;s <strong>unique terroir<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Discover <strong>the key stages in the winemaking process at Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong>, the sustainable practices adopted by the winemakers and the challenges they face in producing exceptional wines.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; module_id=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; top_divider_style=&#8221;slant2&#8243; top_divider_height=&#8221;65px&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;slant2&#8243; bottom_divider_height=&#8221;29px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|7px|7px|7px|7px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#585858&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Winter (December to March) &#8211; Pruning and Soil Preparation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although the vines may appear to be <strong>at rest<\/strong> in winter, the work of the winemakers is <strong>essential to ensure a balanced harvest<\/strong> in spring. <strong>Well-pruned<\/strong> vines and <strong>well-prepared soil<\/strong> ensure that bunches are evenly distributed, develop harmoniously and <strong>express the terroir<\/strong> to the full. <\/p>\n<p>In <strong>Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong>, each estate has its own methods, but all share the same goal: to <strong>preserve the quality and authenticity of their wines<\/strong> by working with precision and respect for nature, even in the middle of winter. \ud83c\udf77\u2728 <\/p>\n<h4><strong>Vine pruning: a decisive step<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Winter pruning<\/strong>, which generally lasts from <strong>December to March<\/strong>, is undoubtedly one of the most important interventions to ensure <strong>a good balance between vigor and production<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Pruning <strong>regulates the vine&#8217;s load<\/strong>, i.e. the number of bunches it will produce in spring. An unpruned vine would produce an <g id=\"gid_1\">unbalanced<\/g> crop, with too many low-quality grapes. By selecting which buds to keep, the winegrower <strong>guides the plant&#8217;s growth<\/strong> and ensures the proper development of future bunches.  <\/p>\n<h4><strong>Soil Preparation: Preserving Vineyard Health<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>During this period, several techniques are used:<br \/>\u2714 <strong>Light ploughing<\/strong>: this<strong>aerates the soil<\/strong>, facilitating the infiltration of rainwater and preventing compaction. This also encourages the <strong>microbial life essential<\/strong> to the vineyard&#8217;s fertility.<br \/>\u2714 <strong>Incorporating organic matter<\/strong>: some winegrowers bring in <strong>natural fertilizers<\/strong> or let crushed vine shoots decompose to enrich the soil with nutrients. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/thebestvintage.fr\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HIVER-VIGNES.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;VINES IN WINTER&#8221; title_text=&#8221;VINES IN WINTER&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;100px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|7px|7px|7px|7px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|7px|7px|7px|7px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#585858&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/thebestvintage.fr\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BOURGEON.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;BOURGEON&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;100px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||18px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|7px|7px|7px|7px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;18px|20px|18px|20px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Spring in the Vineyards of Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape: A Season of Renewal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With the return of <strong>mild spring temperatures<\/strong>, vines <strong>emerge from dormancy<\/strong> and enter a phase of active growth. This is a crucial period, during which winegrowers intervene to <strong>structure the vine, control its development and protect young shoots<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Disbudding: Selecting the best buds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As early as <strong>April<\/strong>, the first buds appear. To guarantee quality production, winegrowers carry out <strong>disbudding<\/strong>, an essential operation which consists of:<br \/>\u2714 <strong>Removing unnecessary buds<\/strong>, which would consume the plant&#8217;s energy unnecessarily.<br \/>\u2714 <strong>Limiting yield<\/strong> to favor the concentration of aromas and obtain balanced bunches.<br \/>\u2714 <strong>Improving vine aeration<\/strong>, thus reducing the risk of disease. <\/p>\n<p>Disbudding is a meticulous task that is carried out <strong>manually<\/strong>, vine by vine, to leave only the most promising shoots.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Trellising and lifting: guiding the vine towards the sun<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As the vine grows, it becomes essential to <strong>control and orientate its branches<\/strong> to ensure <strong>good light distribution and aeration<\/strong>. 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Under the <g id=\"gid_1\">blazing sun of Provence<\/g>, the vines enter a <g id=\"gid_2\">phase of intense ripening<\/g>, when the berries gain in <g id=\"gid_3\">sugar, color and aromatic complexity<\/g>. At this stage, <strong>every intervention aims to ensure a perfect balance between concentration, acidity and tannin structure<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Vendanges en Vert: Prioritizing Quality<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Between <strong>July and August<\/strong>, winegrowers practice <strong>green harvesting<\/strong>, a technique that involves:<br \/>\u2714 <strong>Removing some of the still-green bunches<\/strong>, so that the vine concentrates its energy on the remaining fruit.<br \/>\u2714 <strong>Improving the concentration of aromas and sugars<\/strong>, guaranteeing more expressive, balanced wines.<br \/>\u2714 <strong>Promoting even ripening<\/strong> by limiting competition between bunches.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Managing Water Stress: A Major Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In <strong>Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong>, summers are <strong>hot and dry<\/strong>, with temperatures that can exceed <strong>35\u00b0C<\/strong>. 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Between <strong>September and October<\/strong>, the grape harvest finally begins, in an atmosphere that&#8217;s both festive and studious. In <strong>Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong>, where each vintage is shaped by climate and terroir, the harvest is a <strong>crucial<\/strong> stage, requiring <strong>precision and know-how<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Manual Harvesting: A Preserved Tradition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At <strong>Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong>, grapes are harvested<strong> by hand<\/strong>, in accordance with the appellation&#8217;s strict rules. This method allows:<br \/>\u2714 <strong>A rigorous selection of bunches<\/strong> directly from the vine, picking only perfectly ripe grapes.<br \/>\u2714 <strong>Better preservation of the berries<\/strong>, limiting oxidation and crushing of the fruit before it reaches the winery.<br \/>\u2714 <strong>Harvesting in several passes<\/strong>, allowing us to wait for the optimum ripeness of each plot. <\/p>\n<p>Pickers roam the rows in the autumn sunshine, <strong>secateurs in hand<\/strong>, filling crates or hoods in an intense but friendly working atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Careful transport: preserving the integrity of the grape<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once the bunches have been cut, they need to <strong>be transported to the cellar quickly and carefully<\/strong>, to avoid crushing or the early onset of fermentation.<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 <strong>Use of shallow crates or bins<\/strong> to limit the pressure on the berries.<br \/>\u2714 <strong>Avoidance of long distances<\/strong> between the vines and the winery, to guarantee optimum freshness.<br \/>\u2714 <strong>Protection against oxidation<\/strong>, sometimes by means of light refrigeration, depending on the estate.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_divider_style=&#8221;slant2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px|20px|true|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|7px|7px|7px|7px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#585858&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Patient work for exceptional wines<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Each <strong>Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong> vintage is the fruit of <strong>meticulous work, careful observation of nature and unwavering passion<\/strong>. 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