Tag: vineyards
First Harvest of New Vine Varieties
The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) is the organisation whose role is to promote, protect and develop the Cognac Geographic Indication and its culture. Â In September their technical arm, Station Viticole, reported that one of their research programmes hadRead more
The Charente Scene – Winter 2020 – BNIC Update
To meet the ever growing demand for cognac, an additional 10,000 hectares of vineyards will be planted over the next three years, according to a BNIC Update (Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac). Over 3000 hectares of vineyards will be plantedRead more
Delamain is Growing Vines Again
Charles Braastad, Managing Director of Delamain, has issued this statement: “After over a century, we are very pleased to once again be cultivating vines. We originally abandoned the practice in 1910 upon the sale of our ‘Bois Clair’ property in Saint-Brice. Read more
Why are rose bushes planted in vineyards?
On a recent trip to the Charente I took this picture of a rose bush at the end of a row of cognac vines. This placement of rose bushes has created considerable interest from our followers. Â I therefore thoughtRead more