Dangers
of the climate
Throughout the year, the vineyards are at the mercy of variable weather.
WINTER FROSTS
can be severe enough to kill the vines and spring frosts can destroy nascent buds.
Cold, rainy spells in June can disrupt flowering.
Summer frequently brings
VIOLENT STORMS ACCOMPANIED
BY HAIL,
which can cause severe damage to vines and clusters.
Average temperature
THE AVERAGE ANNUAL TEMPERATURE IS 11°C.
With moderate sunshine, the growth and development of the vines is limited, giving the ripe grapes the freshness and crispness that Champagne wines require.
Characteristics of the climate
THE CONTINENTAL INFLUENCE
ensures ideal levels of sunlight
in summer.
THE OCEANIC INFLUENCE
brings steady rainfall, with no
significant variations in
annual temperatures.
THIS DUAL INFLUENCE
offers a guarantee of steady, yet moderate precipitation, providing the region with near-ideal rainfall which is essential for the quality of the grapes (average annual rainfall = 700mm).
Dangers
of the climate
Average
temperature
Characteristics
of the climate