Is organic viticulture irresponsible?
See both sides of the debate as to whether organic viticulture is possible or not, as taken from the 'burning question' in Decanter's February 2014 issue....
Organic
Organic wines are made from grapes grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilisers, and with a minimum of additives in the cellar.
Many of the top producers in Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Loire have led the way in the increasing popularity of this form of wine production.
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St Emilion's Chateau Fonplegade gets organic certification
St Emilion Grand Cru Classé estate Chateau Fonplegade has received organic status from certification agency EcoCert.
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Fewer French winemakers switching to organic
There has been a sharp drop in the number of French winemakers converting their vines to organic, but supporters believe consumer demand will spark a fresh growth phase.
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Organic 'is the future' for Bordeaux wine
Organic viticulture, egg-shaped vats and infra-red technology are key winemaking techniques for the future of Bordeaux's vineyards and cellars, according to a group of early-adopting Chateau owners.
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Chateau Margaux unveils organic and screwcap wines
Organics and screwcaps could be the way forward for Chateau Margaux, according to new research by the Bordeaux first growth.
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Jefford on Monday: Organic and Beyond
It's been a long pregnancy, but the baby is, at last, almost with us. In the next few weeks, the European regulations regarding 'organic wine' (as opposed to 'wine made with organically grown grapes') are due to be published in the EU's Journal official.
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New Zealand aims for 20% organic
Twenty percent of vineyards in New Zealand will be farmed organically or biodynamically by 2020, according to a new target set by Organic Winegrowers New Zealand (OWNZ).
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Bordeaux classed growths go fully organic
Chateaux Guiraud and Pontet Canet have become Bordeaux’s first classed growths to be certified organic.
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EU says no to organic wine
The European Union has rejected a proposal to create an organic wine category, despite regulation being 'urgently needed'.
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Latour to expand organic project
Bordeaux first growth Château Latour will step up its organic project in 2010.
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The organic wine gamble
With healthy eating – and drinking – all the rage, MONTY WALDIN investigates why some organic wines may be better for you than others
