Mallot Vineyard Archives

What is Terroir?

What is Terroir? Terroir ‘s origin is the word means ‘earth’ in French. More than just land, the terroir is the coming together of all of the natural surrounding conditions that affect the growth of grapes in a vineyard, from climate, weather, temperature to sunlight, soil and rainfall, etc. Therefore, quality of wine depends on each terroir and reflects the locality in its chemical composition. Term terroir in wine The term terroir in wine is often understood as the basis of...

The most beautiful vine-growing regions in France

The most beautiful wine-growing regions in France France is famous for its picturesque wine-growing regions. In every season, the vineyards have their own unique charms. In spring, when the vines sprout, vineyards have a fragile beauty; in the summer, when the vines begin to bloom and have the first young pods, the vineyards are full of vitality; in September, when autumn knocks on the door, the vineyards is covered a tender-reddish purple. As a wine lover, coming to France, you...