SOILS, ROOTSTOCKS AND GRAPEVINE VARIETIES IN PRESTIGIOUS BORDEAUX VINEYARDS AND THEIR IMPACT ON YIELD AND QUALITY

Soils, rootstocks and grapevine varieties in prestigious Bordeaux vineyards and their impact on yield and quality

Aims: To study the impact of soil-type, grapevine variety and rootstock on grape yield and wine quality in prestigious estates located in the Bordeaux area (France).Methods and results: High-resolution soil maps (scale: 1/3000th) were created for seven prestigious red wine-producing estates in Bordeaux, covering a total area of approximately 400 ha

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