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Average age of the vines: 20 years
Surface area of the property: 4,71 hectares Number of parcels: 10 with an average surface of 0.5 hectares Density of plantation: 4000 to 6000 vines per hectare Pruning: short and balanced (Spur & Palmette) Yields: between 4 and 5 tonnes/hectare |
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Farming culture: biodynamic (ref. Rudolph Steiner lectures on agriculture 1924). Gathering and maceration of local herbs for phytotheraputic treatments. Use of essential oils such as lavender (insect repellant) and rosemary (fungicide) Minimal soil tilling and careful management of natural green cover to help re-establish natural equilibrium (flora & fauna). |
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Soil influences: The soil of Gabian is rich and complex with a tumultuous geographic history. The sloping aspect is primoridial in order to produce fine and elegant wines in the South of France. There are five principle soil types in Gabian and each contributes a particular character to the wine: Although small, our numerous parcels permit blending of complex and balanced wines. Bio-dynamics is the key to unlock and reveal the potential of each soil type. |