The cultivation of the vine follows the rhythm of the seasons. From pruning in winter to harvesting in autumn, the wine producer strives to ensure the trouble-free development of the vine throughout the growing cycle. There are many different growing techniques used which depend greatly on the terroir, the age of the vine and the characteristics of the varietal. The Brotte Wine Museum unravels the mysteries of winegrowing with a particular focus on the harvest.

The grapes are picked and then taken to the cellars where they are vinified in vats before being aged in large barrels. Once the ageing stage is complete, the wines are blended during lengthy tasting sessions that take place beside the vats in the coolness of our cellars. The Brotte Wine Museum provides a detailed explanation of the various stages of the winemaking process with the help of didactic descriptions and images. It also reveals the various techniques used to vinify red, white and rosé wines which vary according to the colour.

Winemaking is a multifaceted craft involving not only viticulture and vinification but also having the ability to sell the finished wines. The wine producer has to travel extensively throughout France and also abroad to promote and sell his wines, often as far afield as China, the United States and Canada. The Brotte Wine Museum provides an insight into this lesser-known side to the job of a wine producer.