Reading about the vineyard Maison des Bulliats it is interesting to hear just how much work goes into the preparation of the vineyard long before the wine ever appears.

The pruning or ‘taille’ of the vines must be completed by the beginning of April. It can start as early as after the grape picking in September but usually a little later, often when there is snow on the ground. All over the landscape we see little curls of smoke, from the burning of the cut vines. and groups of people swathed in the warmest of clothing bent low wielding secateurs, it is back-breaking work.

It amazes me just how much we take for granted when we grab a bottle of wine from the store.