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Harvest in Champagne

These following pictures have been done in a Champagne vineyard, during the 2014 harvest. This producer raises some Chardonnay white grapes, in a 17 ha vineyard. The village is on the ‘Grand Cru’ appellation, only 2 % of the Champagne villages have the best ‘Grand Cru’ appellation. Champagnes are ‘Blanc de Blancs’, it means they are only made with Chardonnay white grapes (no Pinot Noir, and no Pinot Meunier, both red grapes). Area of ‘Côtes des Blancs’ is one of the best area in Champagne. It’s near ‘Epernay’, a small city which is the capital of Champagne.

Chardonnay White grapes, during the harvest in Champagne 'Grand Cru' Area
Chardonnay White grapes, during the harvest in Champagne ‘Grand Cru’ Area
Presentation of the fresh Chardonnay grapes, before being pressed for making Champagne
Presentation of the fresh Chardonnay grapes, before being pressed for making Champagne
In front of the big barrels, making a high quality Champagne, 'Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs'
In front of the big barrels, making a high quality Champagne, ‘Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs’