by POULPE | Sep 24, 2026 | Viticulture & Environnement
In the Bordeaux vineyards, the harvest now arrives nearly three weeks earlier than in the 1980s. This simple shift sums up the effect of climate change on the vine, a plant very sensitive to temperature and to the rhythm of the seasons. Sweeter grapes, falling...
by POULPE | Sep 24, 2026 | Viticulture & Environnement, Agriculture biologique
The words “contains sulfites” appear on almost every bottle, yet few people know what they cover. Sulfites, or sulphur dioxide (SO2), are among the oldest additives in winemaking. They protect the wine, without which many would quickly spoil. Organic wine allows lower...
by POULPE | Sep 24, 2026 | Dégustation & Œnologie
We call a wine “tannic” as if it were obvious, without always knowing what the word covers. Tannins are the compounds that give red wine its backbone and that sometimes dry out the mouth. They are natural polyphenols, present in the grape and in the wood of the...
by POULPE | Sep 24, 2026 | Viticulture & Environnement
The HVE logo appears on a growing number of bottles, and it is often confused with the organic label. High Environmental Value is in fact a different scheme, overseen by the French state. It certifies the way a farm manages its environment, from biodiversity to water....
