Parcels are individual plots within a vineyard or estate, each potentially differing in soil, vine age, exposure or grape variety. Winemakers often pick, ferment and age parcels separately to preserve their distinct character before deciding which to blend and which to bottle alone. Working parcel by parcel allows precision — isolating the best lots for a top cuvée and tailoring decisions to each plot's needs.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR COLLECTORS
Parcel selection underlies both single-vineyard bottlings and a producer's grand cuvées. The ability to vinify parcels separately and blend (or not) is a mark of serious, quality-focused winemaking and terroir sensitivity.
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