In the vineyards

We have been rather severely hit by frost, spared by hail up to now but mildew is becoming a worry.
The continuous rain we experienced earlier in the season let this fungus develop quickly. Flowering is over excepted on the base-buds and under these conditions the harvests should be rather late, that is around October 1st. As far as we are concerned, quantity should be low.
It will be even lower all over the Chablis vineyard with a global volume 30% lower than average.

Philippe J. Drouhin
July 7th 2016