Harvest tourism: live the grape‑picking experience in Bordeaux
Why harvest captivates In just a few weeks, a year’s worth of work comes together: grape ripeness, weather, logistics and precise gestures. It’s a time of transmission too—when ‘terroir’, ‘sorting’ or ‘gentle extraction’ make sense in the glass. When to come Depending on grape and vintage, the Bordeaux harvest window typically runs from **mid‑September to […]
Understanding the Appellations While Visiting the Saint‑Émilion
Saint‑Émilion AOC vs Saint‑Émilion Grand Cru AOC The Saint‑Émilion AOC, established in 1936, spans 5,400 hectares and includes around 800 winegrowers. Within it, the Saint‑Émilion Grand Cru AOC sets higher standards, with lower yields (46 hl/ha) and a minimum aging period of 12 months. All Grand Cru wines are part of Saint‑Émilion, but not […]
