Definition: Conduite (vine training)

Vine cultivation methods, starting with pruning. For example, vines can be trained using the gobelet method, with one stake per vine, or using the cordon or royat method, trained between rows of wires. All the factors that determine the appearance of the vine and the potential quality of the grapes. Training includes planting density (number of vines per hectare), pruning system, trellising, and various vineyard tasks. The training method depends closely on the grape variety, climate, and type of operation. For appellations of origin, it is determined by a decree, which sets the conditions for production. Vine training varies from region to region: for example, vines are often pruned using the gobelet method (short pruning) in Languedoc, as this shape enables them to withstand the drought and strong winds that sweep across the region. In Bordeaux, the nature of the grape varieties requires long pruning, which necessitates trellising.