(TheDrinksBusiness) - Vins et Vignobles Dourthe has begun its Sauvignon Blanc harvest in Bordeaux as the harvest of the red grapes approaches with questions over quality and volume very much to the fore. Harvesting began last Thursday (6 September) at Dourthe’s Château La Garde when the grapes were “fresh as a result of cool overnight temperatures,” said head winemaker, Frédéric Bonnaffous. He continued: “Having achieved good balance and acidity, we are continuing to harvest the rest of the Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris grapes this week which are key grape varieties at La Garde. We will also pick newly planted Semillon grapes for the first time this harvest,” The following day the harvest of more Sauvignon Blanc for two of the group’s “key brands”, “La Grande Cuvée” and “Dourthe No. 1”.