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 monthIn July 2015, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee voted to include the “Champagne Slopes, Houses and Cellars” on its World Heritage List. In so doing, UNESCO recognized the Outstanding Universal Value of Champagne’s cultural landscapes (both above and below ground).
G.H. Martel & C° was founded in 1869 by a family of owner-growers from Avenay Val d’Or. A century later (1979) it was acquired by the Rapeneau family, who have a long-standing presence in Champagne. The fourth generation is now in charge of brand development.
The Champagne Houses