23/08/2026
Dear friends and guests at Domaine Beaumont - Vignoble & Maison d'Hôtes Vigneronne
2026 Harvest:
True to our philosophy, we allow nature to express itself, and as every year, we will wait until the very last bunch of grapes has been harvested and brought into the cellar before telling you about the 2026 vintage.
Our eyes are already looking towards the future. Summer has been marked by intense heatwaves. Faced with this extreme heat and the challenges of climate change, Domaine Beaumont refuses to simply endure: we continue to invest heavily in the resilience of our vineyard.
To anticipate and prepare as effectively as possible for the 2027 vintage, we are launching an unprecedented two-part scientific analysis campaign on our Chardonnay and Chenin plots.
Step 1: Petiole Analysis (currently underway)
We are currently taking samples and carrying out petiole analyses (the stems of the leaves) directly from our Chardonnay and Chenin vines.
• What is the purpose? The petiole is a reflection of the vine’s health. This analysis gives us a real-time picture of how our vines have coped with the heatwave. It measures the nutrients the plant has been able to absorb despite the heat stress.
• These results will allow us to tailor our fertilisation programme immediately after the harvest, ensuring that each grape variety receives exactly the nutrition it needs to replenish its reserves before winter.
Step 2: Soil Analysis (coming soon)
Secondly, immediately after the harvest, we will carry out in-depth soil analyses.
• What is the purpose? If petiole analysis tells us what the vine consumes, soil analysis tells us what the terroir contains. It will map the structure of the soil and its ability to retain water. With this data, we will know how to naturally enrich and improve our soils this winter, strengthening the root systems of our blanc grape varieties in preparation for future droughts.
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Every bottle purchased from Domaine Beaumont directly helps fund these investments in the future and helps us preserve the beauty of our Saumur vineyard. For this, we thank you!
Sarah-Jane & Gérald
Domaine Beaumont – Vignerons d’Avenir in Saumur
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