Champagne Q & A; what is a grape vines lifespan?

Champagne Q & A, CIVC, Vine
June 22, 2023

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This weeks Champagne Q & A; what is a grape vines lifespan? [read the full champagne story]

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A vine plant can live for a very long time – up to 50 years or more. Beyond that, its yield will begin to diminish.

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