Tuesday 14 June 2011

The water reserves in the soils

This morning the collection point, which is fed by the water from all the vineyard drains was flowing with the volume of a 20 mm pipe, whereas at the same period last year, I noted a flow equivalent to a 60 mm pipe. Last year, the flow went down to 20 mm around 25 July, which means that we are a full month’s useful water reserves short in 2011!
The frequency and volume of the rainfall in July and August will be decisive for what follows. Today the vines look well, everything appears to be normal, even if it is very early. We only observe slower growth and a slightly lighter green in the leaves than usual.

2 comments:

James Swann said...

I work in the Bordeaux trade, based in London.

Usually, when we sell wine we refer at most to the previous year, in particular, during en primeur.

So, it is very interesting to find writing and observations as to the development of the current growing season; both to better understand a changing climate and the market

James Swann said...

I work in the Bordeaux trade baded in London.

Typically, those involved in selling wine will refer first to, at best the previous year's harvest.

Nevertheless, against the backdrop of climate change and a polarised market for Bordeaux - vs v Classed Growths and those chateaux comprising the bulk of production - it is particularly interesting to be able to follow the actual growing season.