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The Vineyard
The Estate > The vineyard
Pruning
This is the first step in the work of the vineyard. Established on a case-by-case basis, the vines, known as “feet,” are first observed to select the fruitful shoots according to the vigor of each vine.
On our estate, we practice the Royat cordon pruning for black grapes and Chablis pruning for Chardonnay grapes. There are other pruning systems that exist in Champagne, but we do not use them.
This pruning begins in November and ends in March.
The Binding
This is a step that involves tying the chosen fruiting shoots from pruning to their tying wire. Once securely attached, the shoot will endure the climatic conditions and various tasks carried out throughout its development. It will support the weight of the upcoming harvest with the clusters that will grow on it.
This binding process begins in January and ends in March.
Debudding
This step is also carried out on a case-by-case basis. It involves carefully selecting the young shoots, the future pruning shoots, as well as removing the non-fruitful buds, also known as “suckers.”
Debudding begins in mid-May and ends in June.
Lifting and Trellising
This step is carried out several times; it involves keeping the branches or future wood in a vertical position by carefully placing them between the wires. It is done in several stages because the branches are not all oriented the same way, nor are they all of the same length.
Next comes the step called “trellising,” which involves separating the future wood from one another to allow the future grapes to breathe and to let sunlight in. This step is done entirely by hand in a very short period of time and requires the recruitment of brave seasonal workers, which is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve.
These steps begin in June and end in July.
Pruning (Rognage)
This step occurs more or less frequently depending on the year. It is called summer pruning, which begins after the tying stage. Rognage continues until the harvest.
It involves shaping the Champagne landscape and prevents the vegetation from overgrowing, thereby closing off access for soil maintenance, while allowing the sun to properly ripen the grapes. This helps avoid moisture buildup and consequently reduces the risk of diseases.
The Harvest
This is a crucial stage, as it marks the culmination of an entire year’s work on the vineyard.
The harvest is carried out entirely by hand, requiring a lot of manual labor. The dates are difficult to predict well in advance, as they depend on the ripening process of the grapes.
It is a decisive step in the production of Beauchamp champagne.
