Lagrezette is expanding

Until recently, the vineyards of the Domaine de Lagrézette spread over 60 hectares of land located on the second and third terraces of the Lot. These soils are clay and flint or clay and limestone, planted with the three varieties that we grow: malbec, merlot, as well as tannat, to a lesser degree.

In late 2006, Alain-Dominique Perrin acquired a 20-hectare (49.42-acre) plot thirty kilometers away, located on exceptional land on the third terrace of the Lot. Its vineyards were nearly abandoned. We tore everything out. In order to avoid damage to its eco-system, we decided to do no chemical disinfection of the soil. We let it lie fallow for one year. And in the Fall of 2007, we will seed a cover crop of grain to further cleanse it over another whole year. Only after that, in 2009, will the payoff begin. We will then be able to start replanting vines on this magnificent land restored at last to its original vocation ... This latest adventure shows to what extent vineyards and wine are long-term undertakings.

This universe requires and deserves long-range dreams.

Comments

[Eric Wolf]

Good blog indeed. Interesting to see all the energy Mr Perrin is investing here. Will that be Malbec planted in 2009 or a different grape?

Regards,

Answer: Dear Mister Wolf, thank you for your interest. We are planning on planting 100% Malbec, but might decide to plant some 10% of Merlot. This has yet to be finalised.
With best regards...