2009 grape-harvest is one week earlier than usually, due to the very nice weather of last summer, the quality of grapes is very good and they are well ripe.
The high content of polyphenols and antocyanes is the sign of an exceptional vintage. The excellent marks given to the grapes at their arrival at the cellar are the proof of the quality of this harvest (A class and 20/20 are very numerous).
The setting up of an organic vine-growing is the logical following up of the rational and respectful of environment vine-growing that Les Coteaux de Visan cellar have started for many years. Indeed, Les Coteaux de Visan cellar have established the plots selection in 1992, and since 1999, the viticulture technician has been in charge of the follow-up of the vineyard and advises the wine-growers on the phytosanitary follow up to preserve environment. The technician is also responsible for the plots selections for all the Côtes du Rhône Village Visan production which are entirely hand-harvested and carefully sorted, only the best plots are selected.