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Barrel aging is the cornerstone of the process called élevage, which is the French term meaning “raising” or “upbringing” used to describe what ha...

Malolactic conversion, known as malolactic fermentation, often shortened to MLF or malo, is the conversion of the more aggressive malic acid natur...

After fermentation, a period of maturation is required to soften tannins. The choice of the maturation vessel and the maturation period depend on t...

Now that harvest is over, do you feel a sigh of relief? Yes, I feel grateful, content and relaxed now the fruit of this year’s labour is safely in...

How has the growing season been so far? Nothing to really complain about. Fruit set in spring is always the most critical time for me as I have pru...