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Le Vendangeurs

This harvesting operation is done entirely by hand with minimal machinery as it is believed that would affect the terroir. Two teams of vendangeurs (pickers) come every year, one team from Portugal, one from France. Located in the Medoc region of Bordeaux,France.

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Date Taken: 10.2018
Date Uploaded: 10.2020
Photo Location: Pauillac, France
Copyright: © Christy Turner