AROUND THE CHAMPAGNE

October 1, 2021

Conclusion of the 2021 harvest: Champagne Charles Heidsieck

The watchwords for the Charles Heidsieck Champagne House for this complicated year 2021 are: vigilance and adaptation!!!! One vintage follows another and no two are alike. After 4 years of exceptionally warm, early harvests, 2021 is approaching the average and the characteristics [...].
October 1, 2021

What is ODIUM?

These are obligatory vine parasites, the first disease of American origin to be introduced into Europe (1845) and long known as "the disease of the vine". Today, it is present in all vineyards. In spring, symptoms of powdery mildew include slow growth, [...].
October 1, 2021

What is MILDIOU?

Downy mildew (fungus) on grapevines develops on all herbaceous organs of the vine, particularly those in the process of growth (rich in water). The facies (oil spots) of downy mildew on grapevines, often observed on young leaves, is characterized by the appearance of discolored, yellow patches [...].
October 1, 2021

What is BOTRYTIS?!

Botrytis (gray mold) of the vine is a disease much feared by winegrowers because of the damage it causes and its impact on wine quality. Symptoms: Before August, brown spots appear on the branches, which turn white after the grapes have fully matured, and grey spots [...].
October 1, 2021

What is PHYLLOXERA?!

Phylloxera is a species of hemipteran insect in the Phylloxeridae family, which means it's a kind of aphid that wreaks havoc on vines in Champagne and elsewhere. Phylloxera is a stinging insect that originated in the eastern United States, where it was [...].
October 1, 2021

Harvest 2021 in Champagne: Conclusions of the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne

Source : Comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne - Epernay "The beginning of the year was mild and humid, which favored the onset of vegetation. On average, budburst occurred on April 13 for Chardonnay, April 20 for Pinot Noir and April 23 for Pinot [...].
September 29, 2021

Bollinger Champagnes and the latest James Bond movie with Daniel Craig !!!!

James Bond (Daniel Craig in his latest role) is a well-known Martini man, but he also loves champagne, especially from the Bollinger Champagne House, to be precise. The entire Bollinger team is celebrating this decades-long relationship, the 25th James Bond film [... ].
September 24, 2021

Visit to the winegrowers : the Champagne House BARON DAUVERGNE

After visiting the domain of the Champagne House Baron Dauvergne in Bouzy, after a nice tasting of the vintages and its ratafia, there is nothing like a nice walk in the vineyards !!! In the heart of the Montagne de Reims is the village of Bouzy [...]
September 20, 2021

Harvest time in Champagne...Veuve Clicquot Champagne House

Like every year, the grape harvest is an important moment in the year, signalling the start of a new cycle for the vines. Each bunch of grapes is carefully picked by hand. The grapes are then gently pressed and the first juices extracted [...].

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