Poised and ready for action !Yesterday saw the start of Harvest 2009 and the first grapes to be picked were the chardonnay for the Crémant de Loire and blanc Saumur Brut sparkling wines.
Clean and awaiting the first trailer load of grapes.The Press and conveyor belt which transports the grapes into the Press.
The first tractor trailer load arrives.My photos aren't the sort to conjure up the romantic image of harvesting grapes in France we all imagine.
Instead they show more of the 'behind the scenes' work involved during harvest, other than seeing pickers amongst the vines.
Here the chardonnay is being emptied on to the conveyor belt ready for pressing.From this two different juices will be extracted to produce the Domaines wines.
And 2009 looks to be a very interesting vintage as the good quality grapes and good volumes are proving.
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