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Old vines – and again

>> Wednesday, April 30, 2008

bp09-540-4066The vine on the Place de la Victoire in Bordeaux was planted sometimes towards the end of the 18th century and it is still standing. Like all other vines it needs pruning and this year it was trimmed on March 15 by three pruning experts. The grape variety is the rare Cruchen Nègre. It was planted by the family Duverger and one family member still lives in the building where it is. As far as we know, the grapes are not used to make wine but if they were it would certainly by TVV – très vieilles vignes. www.bordeaux.fr

Another very old vine can be found at the restaurant sous le Cep d'Antan (under the ancient vine) in Monsegur in the Bordeaux district. It is believed to be 380 years old! Perhaps the oldest vine in the world? Does any reader know of an older vine? www.souslecep-dantan.com

(Thanks to Chronique Souvent Bordelais for the info.)

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