The small but valuable crop was netted
against hungry, local birds
(Fabrice and Mark)
(Fabrice and Mark)
On Saturday Mark and Suzie Robertson @Le Clos Chossay, Epeigné-les-Bois' sole wine producer, harvested the red grapes – Cabernet Franc and Côt – with assistance of friends. Once all the grapes are picked, everything is destemmed by hand.
Harvesting on Saturday has proved to be a wise decision as it has rained here much of this afternoon with the rain getting steadily heavier.
Harvesting on Saturday has proved to be a wise decision as it has rained here much of this afternoon with the rain getting steadily heavier.
Removing and folding the nets
All ready for the off...
Fabien
Mark: les premiers coups de secatars
Careful bunch examination
Lydia
Damien seeking independent advice on grape ripeness
Suzie and Mark recruited at least one
red hot picker this year...
Fabien
Suzie en plein vendange
Sylvain: last sections of netting removed
Sylvain among the vines ... an unposed portrait
A nod@Côte Rôtie: Clos Chossay's unique field blend Cabernet Franc and Côt
with just a touch of Sauvignon Blanc
Perfect grapes – no need to employ expensive
Bordeaux-based consultants!
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