Chateau Margaux

Pruning is essential. That is what the production quality and the longevity of the plots depends on. Indeed, the number of buds per plant determines the delicate balance of the vigour; pruning that leaves too many buds leads to a harvest that is too abundant and unable to ripen sufficiently. Conversely, pruning that is too severe leaves vines that are too vigorous, encouraging excessive growth to the detriment of the maturity of the grapes. There is, not only for each plot, but for each grape variety, an optimal balance that only winegrowers understand with experience.