Sep 2020
Interview avec Germano Prior, Chef de Culture au Vignoble du Château de Bousval.
Chaque jour, il met sa passion et toute son énergie au service des cultures du Vignoble du Château de Bousval. Déguster notre Continue →
The history of the vineyard
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May 2020
Plantation d’une nouvelle parcelle
Après une nouvelle série d’analyses de nos sols, nous avons détecté un potentiel viticole unique sur une partie de terrain Continue →
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Jul 2019
Summer storms
“Of all the scourges that strike the vine, the most terrible in terms of its effects is evidently hail. The vines Continue →
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May 2019
A big moment for our vineyard
It was a magical occasion. The official opening of our winery took place amid a perfect alchemy of clement weather, Continue →
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Jan 2019
Just before the snow…
We have now signed the provisional acceptance of our new winery facility. We are delighted with this true tour de Continue →
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Sep 2018
Permaculture and workhorses
“It’s not just about the horses, it’s about cultivation” We are delighted to now be able to count on the Continue →
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Jun 2018
News from the domaine
News from the front from Michel Verhaeghe de Naeyer: The square footage of our vineyard remains unchanged, i.e. 5.20 ha. Continue →
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Sep 2017
Second harvest
We harvested our Chardonnay on the last Sunday in September, assisted by friendly hands. This year’s more generous grape crops Continue →
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Aug 2017
First drops
The first drops have been bottled. The task was carried out by hand in the utmost modesty. Although the bottles Continue →
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Apr 2017
Late frosts
The unpredictable climate has proved extremely trying for our vineyard apprentices. In spite of the recommended biodynamic preventative dusting, the Continue →
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Oct 2016
First harvest
The third leaf signalled that it was time for the first harvest. It proved a very special and emotional day Continue →
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Mar 2016
Pruning
At the end of winter, once the sap has descended in the resting vines, work begins once again, starting with Continue →
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Jul 2015
An everyday struggle
Winemaking is both a struggle and a delight. Every day, our vine workers follow nature’s rhythm and pay great attention Continue →
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May 2015
Training
Training the structure of the vine is an essential step. We planted 7,000 acacia stakes to support our young vines Continue →
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Apr 2015
Planting by hand
Who would have ever thought of planting vines in Belgium? Our hand planters came from the South of France, bringing Continue →
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Apr 2014
Mechanical planting
Vines like slightly poorer soils. The less vigorous a soil, the greener and fleshier the leaves. Pascal Marchand and Yves Continue →
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Jul 2013
Drainage
Following two years of peace and quiet, it’s time for the first major works, led by the marvellous Yves Hérody. Continue →
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Jun 2013
The genesis
In the video below, Michel Verhaeghe de Naeyer tells us about his plans to restore vigour to his land, his Continue →
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Nov 2012
The earth at rest
To give our soil a new lease of life through winemaking, our expert geologist has prescribed a resting period of Continue →