Vendanges 2013

Here we are !!!The last grapes have been harvested... At
least, one might say! Unusual conditions this year have forced us to harvest
over a long period...Since 5th September (for our
white varieties), until 15th October for the last Mourvèdres ...Some may say that 2013 has been a
complicated year, others may say it has been special, either way it has
certainly been a difficult one, but beautiful overall!  Late maturities, periods of humidity and rain
in September meant we had to weigh up the lack of maturity against the risk of
rot...There is an old saying in Pibarnon, we only
harvest when the grapes are ripe...So, we eliminate the risk of rot by
removing the superfluous leaves by hand from around the bunch as these retain
moisture, and therefore leave the fruit exposed to the air and sunshine so that
it dries properly and matures... The gamble paid off, no hail came, the sun took
over from the rain and the grapes ripened healthily so they were picked at
their optimum.

2013 will, therefore, once again produce a beautiful, a very beautiful
vintage for Pibarnon!