Double Guyot pruning
Protecting vines.
![](https://www.pichon-comtesse.com/admin/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dsc-9764@3x.jpg)
![poussard pruning](https://www.pichon-comtesse.com/admin/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dsc-9632@3x.jpg)
Pruning, a decisive factor in each vintage, requires manual intelligence. High-quality pruning is conducive to good sap flow
and balanced vine growth.
The Pichon Comtesse team practices the gentle double Guyot
pruning technique, .
This technique requires meticulous precision.
When performed correctly, it helps the sap follow its natural flow
and protects the vines against potential risks.
“The challenge during pruning is twofold: protecting the vines by limiting pruning wounds on the surface and ensuring the constant flow of sap. This makes the vines less sensitive to disease and lengthens their lifespan.”
![](https://www.pichon-comtesse.com/admin/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dsc-9764@3x.jpg)
![poussard pruning](https://www.pichon-comtesse.com/admin/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dsc-9632@3x.jpg)
![](https://www.pichon-comtesse.com/admin/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dsc-9549@3x-scaled.jpg)
“The challenge during pruning is twofold: protecting the vines by limiting pruning wounds on the surface and ensuring the constant flow of sap. This makes the vines less sensitive to disease and lengthens their lifespan.”