Let's explore this pivotal period in the Champagne wine cycle.
The flowers open, then the caps fall off, revealing the future grapes. Blooming plays a decisive role in the development of the grapes and, ultimately, the quality of the wine.
INFLORESCENCE
MAY
Birth of tiny clusters bearing flower blossoms. The floral organs are curled up, they distinguish themselves then clearly. It is the period of the inflorescence. The inflorescences occur from bud break to the blooming; rudimentary at first, they become visible three to four weeks after bud break. The tiny clusters are erect at the top of the plant, they separate while the flower buds are still agglomerated.
THE BLOSSOMING
MAY-JUNE
The flowering corresponds to the blooming of the flower. It generally occurs in June and spreads out over ten to fifteen days.
Fecundation :
anemophilous (by wind)
entomophilous (by insects)
The biennial vine develops over 2 years. The flowers of the vine form small clusters. After blooming, the fertilized flowers produce the fruits (on average, 30% of the flowers are fertilized). If temperatures are too low or rainfall too high during this period, the grapes may be too small or even absent.
Blooming in Champagne is a delicate and decisive stage in the vine cycle.
As true guardians of the Champagne tradition, winegrowers carefully monitor this crucial period to ensure the production of high-quality grapes.
It's thanks to their know-how and vigilance that, year after year, we can enjoy the sparkling wines of Champagne, a symbol of celebration and refinement.
