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May at Haut-Brion

Cutting the sprouting leaves
May 2001

The vine plants grow... shoots appear... some bear fruit, while others are barren.

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An early stage the fruit's growth

A subsequent growth stage of the fruit

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On the older part of the vine-plants, there are non fruit-bearing shoots. These must be removed as they needlessly use precious food resources of the plant.