As I said yesterday the Chateau de Chaintres Saumur Champigny reds had yields 50% less than the normal levels. The Saumur Chenin appellation faired in the same way with a normal yield of 20-25hl/ha and a yield this year of 10-12 hl/ha. The chenin is somewhat more susceptable to rot and for only prime berries the chateau […]