OUR PHILOSOPHY FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Mercier is not content simply to limit its activity to the production of high-quality plants. We have chosen to support you in the field with a team of enthusiastic, competent and well-trained technicians who are regularly kept up-to-date with the latest techniques.
EXPERT TECHNICIANS
THAT MEET YOUR NEEDS
The relationship with your technician is based on mutual trust and should be a lasting arrangement because today’s decisions concerning plant material are crucial for the long-term success of your vineyard. Your technician has a comprehensive understanding of the specific conditions in your region : the climate, the terroirs and local practices. The know-how and experience of our technicians constitute a real plus in your search for a successful project.
A COMPLETE TEAM
TO TAKE YOU THAT EXTRA MILE
You may have a single contact point but, when it comes to support, we have a complementary team that can be mobilised to ensure you succeed. Members of this team can draw on expertise from all over France and abroad if needed to handle complex situations or really unusual projects. And your technician can also bring in a unique set of effective support departments to help with very specific requests..
PRE-PROJECT : EP MERCIER (PLANTING EXPERTISE)
Your technician is able to carry out a complete analysis of your project (EP Mercier), the results of which take the form of a file including all the technical elements related to your plantation : description of the plot to be planted, results of the soil tests, choice of plant material, technical decisions, etc.
SOIL ANALYSIS tO CHOOSE
THE IDEAL PLANT MATERIAL
A soil analysis is an essential step for selecting the appropriate plant material. Your technician will help you take the necessary samples and interpret the results. Depending on your objectives and your terroir, the technician will propose the rootstock, the selection and the format best suited to your project.
MEASURING THE PLOT
TO REFINE YOUR ORDER
It is essential to fine-tune your order to reflect the parameters of your project. By avoiding any returns, you can be even more sure of the traceability and preservation of your plants. Just ask your technician to carry out a precise measurement of your plot using modern GPS tools.
MONITORING THE PRODUCTION
IN PREPARATION FOR PLANTING
We need more than a full year to produce the plants perfectly suited to your vineyard. All orders validated in line with production lead times are subject to regular monitoring by your technician using an extremely effective traceability system.
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION : COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT
The success of your project does not depend solely on the quality of the plants. Soil preparation, delivery mechanisms, the actual plantation and post-planting monitoring may all play a decisive role. And support will be there for all these crucial steps.
ADVICE ON SOIL PREPARATION
FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT
Preparing the soil is important for the recovery of the plants and the future of the plot. Your technician can help with soil preparation before planning all the other essential steps for the actual planting.
MONITORING THE PLANTATION
TO ENSURE SUCCESS
The first growth cycle is decisive. However, beyond the recovery period, the risk of failure remains. To ensure success, your technician will visit your plot regularly and alert you to any anomalies found. This philosophy of regular monitoring is one of Mercier’s fundamental guidelines.
HEALTH CHECK-UP FOR YOUR PLANTATION’S SAFETY
Maintaining a healthy vineyard is essential. On simple request, your technician is able to have a complete diagnostic check-up carried out, using the skills and know-how of the Novatech Company concerning virus and phytoplasma detection.
NOVATECH-ANALYSIS (SANITARY DIAGNOSTICS)
Novatech, a Mercier Group subsidiary, specialises in grapevine health diagnostics. The skills of this group are available both for winegrowers and vine nurseries. The group’s engineers and technicians work with cutting-edge equipment : PCR machines, DNA sequencers, ELISA spectrophotometers, as well as laminar flow cabinets and incubators for treatment. The Novatech Company laboratory is approved by COFRAC (French Accreditation Committee).
