Higher temperatures and light intensity trigger the sap to flow anew in the vine. The first buds emerge, covered with a downy coating called bourre, then swell and eventually flower. Bud-burst has arrived!
The year’s fruit-bearing canes are tied up by hand to regulate the growth of the vine.
The Champagne month by month
Champagne wine enjoys international acclaim and is widely considered the most universally recognized symbol of France, with export markets in more than 190 countries. Some 65% of Champagne House production is destined for export.
The Brice family has owned an eight-hectare vineyard in Bouzy ever since the 17th century and first produced their namesake Champagne in 1945 – with such success that in 2004 they established a Champagne House of their own and joined the Union of Champagne Houses.
The Champagne Houses
