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