Violent fire in the Aude: “Show that the cooperative is good”, the cellar of young ladies reopens after losing 80 % of its plots in the flames

A return to the heart of ashes. Consequently, In Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse. Similarly, the cellar of the young ladies, a centennial cooperative and the Corbières, suffered full whip the ravages caused by the biggest fire in the XXI^e century in France which has traveled more than 16,000 hectares. Similarly, This resulted in a heavy assessment for site managers. Moreover, But a few days later, a positive announcement fell: the reopening of the cellar made on Monday August 11. Meanwhile, A step forward certain which will not be done without considerable effort in view of the damage identified.

As a reminder. Therefore, a major part of the plots supplying the cellar has been completely or partially burned. Or 80 % of the 500 hectares that make up the site. The director. Anaël Payrou, even mentioned, in the aftermath of the departure of the late which began its crossing from Ribaute, “Viticultural equipment and a dozen hangars” who left for smoke. A severe blow to a structure that produces thousands of hectoliters per year. For winegrowers, already weakened by climatic and economic vagaries in recent years, the addition is bitter.

The fire fell 15 days from the harvest

However, the managers are already looking up. And decided to take action by creating an online kitty which has already collected more than € 15,000. “La Vigne is the economic heart of the village of Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse. and the majority of our cooperators have seen their harvests destroyed. violent fire aude: “show cooperative The situation is difficult, and the harvests are even more complex.”can we read on the Facebook page of the cellar of young ladies. The sum must be used to directly replant the lost vines and support the impacted cooperators. “The fire fell 15 days from the harvest, depriving the winegrowers of their harvest. And the worst, no insurance covers this loss. The fire is not recognized as a climate disaster”regret managers.

Despite the difficulties, the vault opted for a rapid reopening. “To show that the cooperative is good”says Anaël Payrou. This decision also aims to allow the sale of preserved stocks. to send a message of hope to the members whose vines were destroyed. This return should not, however, hide the extent of the work to come. Screening, redevelopment of plots, renewal of certain materials and human support will notably be expected in the coming weeks.