1999 at Domaine de Marcoux
The last pruning programme of the century began on 11 December, earlier than usual. This was because we wanted to make time for planting and tending the replacement vines; the earlier we plant them, the better they do.
2000 at Domaine de Marcoux
To welcome the year 2000, what could be more significant for our terroir than a Mistral blowing practically throughout January and February! With gusts of up to 130 km/h and 10 days non-stop in February.
2001 at Domaine de Marcoux
Year one of the millennium began with lots of rain, all winter long. The soils restored their water reserves, and the water table rose considerably.
2002 at Domaine de Marcoux
Fine weather settled in for the winter; granted, it was cold (-9°C to -10°C in December) but it was sunny too and the Mistral blew. There were a few showers in spring, which was superb, as was summer. No issues with vine diseases, so we could keep treatments to the bare minimum.
2003 at Domaine de Marcoux
It was hard to get going again after the calamity of 2002. We thought that maybe all our work would be for next to nothing – but then we got back in the saddleb!
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