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Grassing, where grass is sewn between the grapevines,
is a pre-condition for a high quality grape. With
grassing, the grapevine must seek water from deep
in the soil, as the water brought by rain and
storms is absorbed by the grass, not by the vine.
As a consequence, leaves on the grapevines will
not grow as abundantly and the vines do not require
as much treatment as they otherwise would. The
result is smaller, better spaced and concentrated
grapes; a healthier fruit. Grassing is an environmentally-friendly
natural technique that contributes to reducing
soil erosion.
Harvesting
At Domaine Durdilly, we harvest all our grapes
by hand. Selected bunches are placed in small
baskets by our pickers and transferred to the
winery.
In the Winery
Combining oenological traditions and the most
recent vinification technologies for maceration,
whole bunches of grapes are used, thereby minimising
acidity and encouraging the development of the
fruity aromas and flavours that are characteristic
of Beaujolais wines. This process is a major factor
in achieving the intense floral nose and bright
fruity flavours of the Domaine Durdilly wines.
The wine is kept in a cool cellar, where there
is a constant temperature.
The 'Beaujolais Nouveau' is an aromatically
elegant and fruity wine. The 'vins de garde',
or cuvées, are more structured and thus
suitable to be cellared
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