Where Wine Begins — Bud Break in Provence

Spring begins quietly in the vineyard.

After winter, the vines slowly awaken — and tiny buds start to open.
This delicate stage is called bud break, the very first step of the vintage.

Each of these buds will grow into leaves, then grapes…
and eventually — wine.
But it’s also a fragile moment.
One cold night can change everything.
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This is where every bottle begins.
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📍 Provence, France