{"id":15645,"date":"2025-08-08T13:02:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T13:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/?p=15645"},"modified":"2025-08-08T13:07:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T13:07:47","slug":"final-countdown-before-harvest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/en\/news\/final-countdown-before-harvest\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Countdown Before Harvest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viticulture-Domaines-Paul-Mas-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Viticulture &#8211; Domaines Paul Mas&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;70%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_2,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h1 style=%22text-align: center;%22><strong>Des nouvelles de nos ruches : <\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1 style=%22text-align: center;%22><strong>Un printemps prometteur pour la biodiversit\u00e9 et la vigne<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=%22text-align: justify;%22>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h1 style=%22text-align: center;%22><strong>Des nouvelles de nos ruches : <\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1 style=%22text-align: center;%22><strong>Un printemps prometteur pour la biodiversit\u00e9 et la vigne<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=%22text-align: justify;%22>&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;89%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;80%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;45px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Final Countdown Before Harvest: Buzz in the Vineyards as Sparkling Bases Take the Spotlight<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;2&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=%22317%22 data-end=%22570%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>As harvest time approaches, there\u2019s a noticeable energy at Domaines Paul Mas. Everyone is on high alert, making final preparations for the big moment. In this crucial final stretch, every decision matters to ensure a vintage worthy of the Paul Mas name.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%22572%22 data-end=%22722%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>As always in our region, <strong data-start=%22597%22 data-end=%22656%22>Chardonnay \u2014 the king of sparkling wine \u2014 leads the way<\/strong>.<br data-start=%22657%22 data-end=%22660%22 \/>But why Chardonnay? And how do we decide it\u2019s time to harvest?<\/p>\n<p data-start=%22724%22 data-end=%22911%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>Here\u2019s a behind-the-scenes look at these key moments where precision, weather, and logistics must work in perfect harmony to kick off one of the most pivotal times in the winemaking year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=%22317%22 data-end=%22570%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>As harvest time approaches, there\u2019s a noticeable energy at Domaines Paul Mas. Everyone is on high alert, making final preparations for the big moment. In this crucial final stretch, every decision matters to ensure a vintage worthy of the Paul Mas name.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%22572%22 data-end=%22722%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>As always in our region, <strong data-start=%22597%22 data-end=%22656%22>Chardonnay \u2014 the king of sparkling wine \u2014 leads the way<\/strong>.<br data-start=%22657%22 data-end=%22660%22 \/>But why Chardonnay? And how do we decide it\u2019s time to harvest?<\/p>\n<p data-start=%22724%22 data-end=%22911%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>Here\u2019s a behind-the-scenes look at these key moments where precision, weather, and logistics must work in perfect harmony to kick off one of the most pivotal times in the winemaking year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; max_width=&#8221;89%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;80%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;80%&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"570\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">As harvest time approaches, there\u2019s a noticeable energy at Domaines Paul Mas. 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And how do we decide it\u2019s time to harvest?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"911\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here\u2019s a behind-the-scenes look at these key moments where precision, weather, and logistics must work in perfect harmony to kick off one of the most pivotal times in the winemaking year.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f4e9&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;90%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|||60px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;20px|||60px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;20px|||10px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment_phone=&#8221;left&#8221; module_alignment_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#382f2d&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"178\">CONTENTS<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"178\">\n<p data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"178\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/en\/news\/final-countdown-before-harvest\/#controle-maturite\">Ripeness Monitoring: The Art of Balance<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"232\">\n<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"232\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/en\/news\/final-countdown-before-harvest\/#bases-bulles\">Starting with Chardonnay for Sparkling Base Wines<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"291\">\n<p data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"291\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/en\/news\/final-countdown-before-harvest\/#bases-bulles-appellation\">Hand-Harvesting for Traditional Method Sparkling Wines<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"325\">\n<p data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"325\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/en\/news\/final-countdown-before-harvest\/#meteo\">Weather: A Daily Game-Changer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"366\">\n<p data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"366\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/en\/news\/final-countdown-before-harvest\/#vendanges-de-nuit\">Night Harvesting: A Strategic Choice<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"421\">\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"421\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/en\/news\/final-countdown-before-harvest\/#logistique\">Precision Logistics: A Well-Orchestrated Operation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"454\">\n<p data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"454\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/en\/news\/final-countdown-before-harvest\/#futur-millesime\">The Beginning of a New Vintage<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.paulmas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Vendanges-Les-Domaines-Paul-Mas.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Vendanges Les Domaines Paul Mas&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;controle-maturite&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=%22918%22 data-end=%22961%22>Ripeness Monitoring: The Art of Balance<\/h3>\n<p data-start=%22963%22 data-end=%221164%22>Before picking can begin, we observe, analyze, taste, and anticipate. Monitoring grape maturity is essential. It helps pinpoint the exact harvest date for each block, each variety, and each wine style.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%22963%22 data-end=%221164%22>Two indicators are closely tracked: <strong data-start=%221202%22 data-end=%221236%22>sugar levels and total acidity<\/strong>. As grapes ripen, sugars increase and acidity drops \u2014 a natural process influenced by climate, sunlight exposure, soil type, vine vigor, and training systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%221397%22 data-end=%221673%22>But it\u2019s not all about lab work \u2014 the <strong data-start=%221435%22 data-end=%221474%22>vigneron&#8217;s senses are just as vital<\/strong>. Tasting berries remains a key tool: skin texture, seed ripeness, mouthfeel, aromatic profile, or vegetal notes all guide decision-making. Lab analysis then confirms or fine-tunes those impressions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%221675%22 data-end=%222012%22>The goal? Hitting the perfect balance. Overly acidic grapes can lead to harsh, austere wines, while overly sugary fruit may produce wines that lack freshness. These levels also directly impact fermentation. Sugar content gives an estimate of the wine\u2019s potential alcohol, while acidity determines freshness, balance, and aging potential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%222014%22 data-end=%222259%22>Sampling is carried out regularly, with tighter intervals as harvest nears \u2014 when even one day can make a difference. At Domaines Paul Mas, each vineyard parcel is monitored individually to reflect its unique character and expression of terroir.<\/p>\n<h2 style=%22text-align: justify;%22><\/h2>\n<p style=%22text-align: justify;%22>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=%22918%22 data-end=%22961%22>Ripeness Monitoring: The Art of Balance<\/h3>\n<p data-start=%22963%22 data-end=%221164%22>Before picking can begin, we observe, analyze, taste, and anticipate. Monitoring grape maturity is essential. It helps pinpoint the exact harvest date for each block, each variety, and each wine style.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%22963%22 data-end=%221164%22>Two indicators are closely tracked: <strong data-start=%221202%22 data-end=%221236%22>sugar levels and total acidity<\/strong>. As grapes ripen, sugars increase and acidity drops \u2014 a natural process influenced by climate, sunlight exposure, soil type, vine vigor, and training systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%221397%22 data-end=%221673%22>But it\u2019s not all about lab work \u2014 the <strong data-start=%221435%22 data-end=%221474%22>vigneron&#8217;s senses are just as vital<\/strong>. Tasting berries remains a key tool: skin texture, seed ripeness, mouthfeel, aromatic profile, or vegetal notes all guide decision-making. Lab analysis then confirms or fine-tunes those impressions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%221675%22 data-end=%222012%22>The goal? Hitting the perfect balance. Overly acidic grapes can lead to harsh, austere wines, while overly sugary fruit may produce wines that lack freshness. These levels also directly impact fermentation. Sugar content gives an estimate of the wine\u2019s potential alcohol, while acidity determines freshness, balance, and aging potential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%222014%22 data-end=%222259%22>Sampling is carried out regularly, with tighter intervals as harvest nears \u2014 when even one day can make a difference. At Domaines Paul Mas, each vineyard parcel is monitored individually to reflect its unique character and expression of terroir.<\/p>\n<p style=%22text-align: justify;%22>&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_id=&#8221;une-alliance-naturelle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; header_2_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; module_alignment_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"961\">Ripeness Monitoring: The Art of Balance<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1164\">Before picking can begin, we observe, analyze, taste, and anticipate. Monitoring grape maturity is essential. It helps pinpoint the exact harvest date for each block, each variety, and each wine style.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1164\">Two indicators are closely tracked: <strong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1236\">sugar levels and total acidity<\/strong>. As grapes ripen, sugars increase and acidity drops \u2014 a natural process influenced by climate, sunlight exposure, soil type, vine vigor, and training systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1673\">But it\u2019s not all about lab work \u2014 the <strong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1474\">vigneron&#8217;s senses are just as vital<\/strong>. Tasting berries remains a key tool: skin texture, seed ripeness, mouthfeel, aromatic profile, or vegetal notes all guide decision-making. Lab analysis then confirms or fine-tunes those impressions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"2012\">The goal? Hitting the perfect balance. Overly acidic grapes can lead to harsh, austere wines, while overly sugary fruit may produce wines that lack freshness. These levels also directly impact fermentation. Sugar content gives an estimate of the wine\u2019s potential alcohol, while acidity determines freshness, balance, and aging potential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2259\">Sampling is carried out regularly, with tighter intervals as harvest nears \u2014 when even one day can make a difference. At Domaines Paul Mas, each vineyard parcel is monitored individually to reflect its unique character and expression of terroir.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;bases-bulles&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=%222266%22 data-end=%222319%22>Starting with Chardonnay for Sparkling Base Wines<\/h3>\n<p data-start=%222321%22 data-end=%222613%22>The first grapes to be picked are <strong data-start=%222355%22 data-end=%222369%22>Chardonnay<\/strong>, used in the production of our sparkling base wines \u2014 known here as %22bases bulles%22. This flagship variety of our region brings vibrant acidity, natural freshness, and a refined aromatic range \u2014 all essential qualities for sparkling winemaking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%222615%22 data-end=%222705%22>For these wines, <strong data-start=%222632%22 data-end=%222675%22>harvest criteria are even more exacting<\/strong>. We look for grapes that are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=%222706%22 data-end=%222857%22>\n<li data-start=%222706%22 data-end=%222763%22>\n<p data-start=%222708%22 data-end=%222763%22>ripe enough to express delicate, well-defined aromas,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=%222764%22 data-end=%222857%22>\n<p data-start=%222766%22 data-end=%222857%22>yet still high in acidity to ensure balance and allow for a successful second fermentation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=%222859%22 data-end=%222963%22>Harvesting too early can lead to herbaceous or green notes that are undesirable in the style we aim for.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%222965%22 data-end=%223219%22>Sugar levels must also be tightly controlled: high enough to support fermentation, but not so high as to raise alcohol beyond the ideal range. Precision here is key, requiring deep knowledge of the vineyard and seamless coordination with the winery team.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%223221%22 data-end=%223325%22>A sparkling base wine should be clean, focused, lively, and elegant \u2014 and it all starts in the vineyard.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=%222266%22 data-end=%222319%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>Starting with Chardonnay for Sparkling Base Wines<\/h3>\n<p data-start=%222321%22 data-end=%222613%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>The first grapes to be picked are <strong data-start=%222355%22 data-end=%222369%22>Chardonnay<\/strong>, used in the production of our sparkling base wines \u2014 known here as %22bases bulles%22. This flagship variety of our region brings vibrant acidity, natural freshness, and a refined aromatic range \u2014 all essential qualities for sparkling winemaking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%222615%22 data-end=%222705%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>For these wines, <strong data-start=%222632%22 data-end=%222675%22>harvest criteria are even more exacting<\/strong>. We look for grapes that are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=%222706%22 data-end=%222857%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>\n<li data-start=%222706%22 data-end=%222763%22>\n<p data-start=%222708%22 data-end=%222763%22>ripe enough to express delicate, well-defined aromas,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=%222764%22 data-end=%222857%22>\n<p data-start=%222766%22 data-end=%222857%22>yet still high in acidity to ensure balance and allow for a successful second fermentation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=%222859%22 data-end=%222963%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>Harvesting too early can lead to herbaceous or green notes that are undesirable in the style we aim for.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%222965%22 data-end=%223219%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>Sugar levels must also be tightly controlled: high enough to support fermentation, but not so high as to raise alcohol beyond the ideal range. Precision here is key, requiring deep knowledge of the vineyard and seamless coordination with the winery team.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%223221%22 data-end=%223325%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>A sparkling base wine should be clean, focused, lively, and elegant \u2014 and it all starts in the vineyard.<\/p>\n<p style=%22text-align: justify;%22>&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_id=&#8221;base-bulles&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_2_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; module_alignment_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2319\">Starting with Chardonnay for Sparkling Base Wines<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2613\">The first grapes to be picked are <strong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2369\">Chardonnay<\/strong>, used in the production of our sparkling base wines \u2014 known here as &#8220;bases bulles&#8221;. 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We look for grapes that are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2857\">\n<li data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2763\">\n<p data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2763\">ripe enough to express delicate, well-defined aromas,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2857\">\n<p data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2857\">yet still high in acidity to ensure balance and allow for a successful second fermentation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2963\">Harvesting too early can lead to herbaceous or green notes that are undesirable in the style we aim for.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3219\">Sugar levels must also be tightly controlled: high enough to support fermentation, but not so high as to raise alcohol beyond the ideal range. 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This ensures the integrity of the grape clusters, which is crucial for obtaining clear, high-quality juice suited to m\u00e9thode traditionnelle.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%223696%22 data-end=%224029%22>This requirement calls for exceptional organization. <strong data-start=%223749%22 data-end=%223789%22>Teams of 12 to 16 pickers per parcel<\/strong> harvest by hand, bunch by bunch, with care and consistency. Every movement matters: grapes must be picked without damage, sorted directly in the vineyard, and placed into ventilated crates to avoid crushing or overheating during transport.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%224031%22 data-end=%224257%22>Once in the winery, whole clusters are gently pressed without destemming, to preserve freshness and finesse. This gentle pressing minimizes extraction of undesirable compounds and highlights the purest expression of the fruit.<\/p>\n<p style=%22text-align: justify;%22>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=%223332%22 data-end=%223390%22>Hand-Harvesting for Traditional Method Sparkling Wines<\/h3>\n<p data-start=%223392%22 data-end=%223694%22>When it comes to producing <strong data-start=%223419%22 data-end=%223465%22>Cr\u00e9mant de Limoux and Blanquette de Limoux<\/strong> using the traditional method, <strong data-start=%223496%22 data-end=%223528%22>hand-harvesting is mandatory<\/strong>, as per AOP regulations. This ensures the integrity of the grape clusters, which is crucial for obtaining clear, high-quality juice suited to m\u00e9thode traditionnelle.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%223696%22 data-end=%224029%22>This requirement calls for exceptional organization. <strong data-start=%223749%22 data-end=%223789%22>Teams of 12 to 16 pickers per parcel<\/strong> harvest by hand, bunch by bunch, with care and consistency. Every movement matters: grapes must be picked without damage, sorted directly in the vineyard, and placed into ventilated crates to avoid crushing or overheating during transport.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%224031%22 data-end=%224257%22>Once in the winery, whole clusters are gently pressed without destemming, to preserve freshness and finesse. This gentle pressing minimizes extraction of undesirable compounds and highlights the purest expression of the fruit.<\/p>\n<p style=%22text-align: justify;%22>&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_id=&#8221;bases-bulles-appellation&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; header_2_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; module_alignment_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3390\">Hand-Harvesting for Traditional Method Sparkling Wines<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3694\">When it comes to producing <strong data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3465\">Cr\u00e9mant de Limoux and Blanquette de Limoux<\/strong> using the traditional method, <strong data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3528\">hand-harvesting is mandatory<\/strong>, as per AOP regulations. 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This gentle pressing minimizes extraction of undesirable compounds and highlights the purest expression of the fruit.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;meteo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=%224264%22 data-end=%224297%22>Weather: A Daily Game-Changer<\/h3>\n<p data-start=%224299%22 data-end=%224540%22>At this turning point of the season, <strong data-start=%224336%22 data-end=%224391%22>monitoring weather forecasts becomes a daily ritual<\/strong>. Rain can complicate everything \u2014 diluting juice, increasing disease pressure, and making vineyard access difficult or even impossible for tractors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%224542%22 data-end=%224657%22>Conversely, excessive heat may rush ripening and force an early harvest, potentially upsetting the desired balance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%224659%22 data-end=%224805%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>Our teams stay vigilant to catch the optimal weather windows, allowing us to harvest block by block, adjusting to the unique needs of each parcel.<\/p>\n<p style=%22text-align: justify;%22>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=%224264%22 data-end=%224297%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>Weather: A Daily Game-Changer<\/h3>\n<p data-start=%224299%22 data-end=%224540%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>At this turning point of the season, <strong data-start=%224336%22 data-end=%224391%22>monitoring weather forecasts becomes a daily ritual<\/strong>. Rain can complicate everything \u2014 diluting juice, increasing disease pressure, and making vineyard access difficult or even impossible for tractors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%224542%22 data-end=%224657%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>Conversely, excessive heat may rush ripening and force an early harvest, potentially upsetting the desired balance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%224659%22 data-end=%224805%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>Our teams stay vigilant to catch the optimal weather windows, allowing us to harvest block by block, adjusting to the unique needs of each parcel.<\/p>\n<p style=%22text-align: justify;%22>&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_id=&#8221;production-de-miel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; header_2_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; module_alignment_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4297\">Weather: A Daily Game-Changer<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4540\">At this turning point of the season, <strong data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4391\">monitoring weather forecasts becomes a daily ritual<\/strong>. Rain can complicate everything \u2014 diluting juice, increasing disease pressure, and making vineyard access difficult or even impossible for tractors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4657\">Conversely, excessive heat may rush ripening and force an early harvest, potentially upsetting the desired balance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4659\" data-end=\"4805\">Our teams stay vigilant to catch the optimal weather windows, allowing us to harvest block by block, adjusting to the unique needs of each parcel.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;vendanges-de-nuit&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=%224812%22 data-end=%224852%22>Night Harvesting: A Strategic Choice<\/h3>\n<p data-start=%224854%22 data-end=%224956%22>At Domaines Paul Mas, we opt to <strong data-start=%224886%22 data-end=%224916%22>harvest primarily at night<\/strong>. Why? Because cooler temperatures help:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=%224957%22 data-end=%225071%22>\n<li data-start=%224957%22 data-end=%224999%22>\n<p data-start=%224959%22 data-end=%224999%22>preserve the grapes\u2019 aromatic freshness,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=%225000%22 data-end=%225024%22>\n<p data-start=%225002%22 data-end=%225024%22>reduce oxidation risk,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=%225025%22 data-end=%225071%22>\n<p data-start=%225027%22 data-end=%225071%22>and make pressing easier and more efficient.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=%225073%22 data-end=%225202%22>It takes careful coordination \u2014 teams work through the night, sometimes until sunrise, to harvest grapes at their peak freshness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=%225204%22 data-end=%225379%22>This method is particularly suited to white varieties, which demand gentle, rapid handling. It\u2019s a practice we repeat each year to ensure top quality from the very first step.<\/p>\n<p style=%22text-align: justify;%22>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=%224812%22 data-end=%224852%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>Night Harvesting: A Strategic Choice<\/h3>\n<p data-start=%224854%22 data-end=%224956%22 style=%22text-align: justify;%22>At Domaines Paul Mas, we opt to <strong data-start=%224886%22 data-end=%224916%22>harvest primarily at night<\/strong>. Why? 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It\u2019s a practice we repeat each year to ensure top quality from the very first step.<\/p>\n<p style=%22text-align: justify;%22>&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_id=&#8221;viticulture-durable&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; header_2_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; module_alignment_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4852\">Night Harvesting: A Strategic Choice<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4854\" data-end=\"4956\">At Domaines Paul Mas, we opt to <strong data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"4916\">harvest primarily at night<\/strong>. Why? Because cooler temperatures help:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4957\" data-end=\"5071\">\n<li data-start=\"4957\" data-end=\"4999\">\n<p data-start=\"4959\" data-end=\"4999\">preserve the grapes\u2019 aromatic freshness,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5000\" data-end=\"5024\">\n<p data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5024\">reduce oxidation risk,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5025\" data-end=\"5071\">\n<p data-start=\"5027\" data-end=\"5071\">and make pressing easier and more efficient.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5073\" data-end=\"5202\">It takes careful coordination \u2014 teams work through the night, sometimes until sunrise, to harvest grapes at their peak freshness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5204\" data-end=\"5379\">This method is particularly suited to white varieties, which demand gentle, rapid handling. 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