The evolution of the wine consulting profession: from solitary to collective

From individual expertise to collective intelligence, the profession of wine consultant has evolved to address the technical, climatic, and societal challenges of today’s vineyards. An evolving…

22 July 2025

Saint-Émilion Signatures – Classified Growths & Trajectories

Bordeaux is reinventing itself, and Saint-Émilion embodies that promise. At the heart of this change stands Saint-Émilion Signatures, a unique event created by Derenoncourt Vignerons Consultants:…

15 July 2025

Reinventing the wine event: Terroirs en Scène 2025

The savoir-faire of Derenoncourt Vignerons Consultants also lies in our ability to create events where winegrowers and professionals meet – giving our clients tailored support in communication and…

15 April 2025

Grapevine Leafroll Disease

What is Grapevine Leafroll Disease? Grapevine leafroll disease is one of the most widespread and feared viral diseases in viticulture. It is caused by a group of viruses, mainly…

17 January 2025

Topgrafting and on-site grafting: methods and advantages

TOPGRAFTING AND IN-FIELD GRAFTING IN VITICULTURE Changing grape variety or clone, rejuvenating a vine, or introducing a massal selection: topgrafting and on-site grafting are quick and effective…

12 August 2024

Water Resources in the Vineyard: A Dedicated Study

Because water management in the vineyard is crucial in the face of climate change, our consultants dedicated to the environmental division have launched a three-year R&D project on this…

3 June 2024

Organic Viticulture: The Use of Plant Extracts

In organic viticulture, natural solutions to protect the vine and boost its vitality are a priority. Among the tools available to committed winegrowers, plant extracts play a key role.…

28 May 2024

The Role of Hedges in the Vineyard

Hedges grow along ditches, embankments, or between plots. They shape vineyard landscapes while providing many services to the vines. They support biodiversity, protect soils, and increase the…

5 February 2024

Training a Vine: Building the Foundations of a Lasting Vine Stock

The success of a vineyard starts with the very first pruning. During the first three years, the goal is not production, but the formation of a healthy, well-structured vine…

8 November 2023

Stems in Winemaking

Myths, Realities and Perspectives of a Long-Discarded Ingredient Rethinking ripeness in Bordeaux In Bordeaux, the search for ripeness has long been a central concern. Driven by an uncertain oceanic…

5 May 2023

Dissolved oxygen at the end of aging: How to preserve red wine?

At the end of aging, managing dissolved oxygen is essential to preserve the aromatic and tannin quality of red wines: explanations and best practices MANAGING DISSOLVED OXYGEN AT THE…

5 September 2022

Massal selection: preserving the vineyard’s genetic heritage

In the context of vineyard restructuring and clonal standardization, massal selection is once again at the heart of viticultural concerns. It helps preserve the genetic diversity of grape varieties…

15 June 2022

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