It’s my Vineyard

Roses are seen everywhere in Beaujolais, planted for a reason, decoratively outlining the vineyards. If the roses suffer it is a warning that the vines need treatment as they will suffer too, just as a canary sent in advance down a mine would sense a lack of oxygen so saving the lives of humans who might follow.

We keep these beautiful rose borders carefully pruned and weeded.

The grapes are now as big as small green marbles, advanced in their development due to the recent rain.

The local people say that when we see the a blush of colour on the first grape they will be ready for gathering in forty five days.
It is for certain this year the vendange will be early, towards the latter part of August.

The lush green hedgerows are abundant with poppies and the last of the foxgloves. There have been more storms recently but we expect and hope for a dry July and August, these months will really count.