Mar 25, 2022 | IVES Conference Series, Terroir 1996
The analysis of the distribution of natural plant populations allows an ecological characterization of cultivated environments in thermal, water and trophic terms; it guides the choice or selection of plants (or grape varieties) to cultivate (Astruc et al ., 1984, 1987; Delpoux, 1971; Jacquinet and Astruc, 1979). This approach has given good results in areas where the topography is the determining factor in the ecological differentiation of the terroirs.
Mar 25, 2022 | IVES Conference Series, Terroir 1996
The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée area of Cahors (Lot) covers an area of 21,700 ha, spread over 45 municipalities, of which only 4,300 are planted with vines. The main grape variety of this AOC is the Cot noir which represents 70% of the grape varieties, thus giving their typicality to the wines of this region; but despite this importance, to our knowledge, its physiology has remained relatively unstudied.
Mar 25, 2022 | IVES Conference Series, Terroir 1996
IVES 9 2022 9 March Matériel végétal et valorisation des terroirs viticoles Download the PDF DOI: Publication date: Type: Poster Issue: Terroir 1996 Authors R. BOIDRON Tags Citation Copy Citation Related articles… IVES welcomes...
Mar 25, 2022 | IVES Conference Series, Terroir 1996
Le vigneron européen est de plus en plus à la recherche de la valorisation de son terroir par la personnalisation de la typicité de ses produits. Dans ce contexte, il est apparu depuis longtemps que la part des facteurs technologiques ou humains est d’une importance capitale face aux conditions de l’envirormement naturel. Le terroir se construit plus qu’il ne se subit.
Mar 25, 2022 | IVES Conference Series, Terroir 1996
A worrying drop in the acidity of wines has been observed in many wine regions, such as Bordeaux (Merlot), Burgundy (Pinot Noir), Côtes-du-Rhône (Grenache) or Rioja (Tempranillo). This lack of acidity is particularly marked in the Midi-Pyrenean vineyards of the Côtes du Frontonnais (Tournier, 1993). However, the acidity of a wine is one of the main factors of its quality, in fact, a low acidity combined with an insufficient tannic structure leads to rapid oxidation of wines and makes them age prematurely.
