Surviving The Ice Saints

May 11^th to 13^th are known as the Ice Saints in France, a cold snap which theoretically marks the last risk of frost damage in the vineyards. It came a little bit close this year: just 2°C on St Pancras’ Day (12^th) at our house, though would have been a touch warmer in the vines. Happily, I can report that the vines are thriving and we look forward to a healthy flowering in the next few days.