The Lion of Merfy !

Like every day since the beginning of this year, we are pruning in our vineyards. This morning, we were working on an old lady, a 40 years old Pinot Noir vine. The sun was there, with a little wind, and some bird sings. Suddenly, a big deer approached us. He was enormous, with very long claws and a black glance. Everybody was scared, but not me! I walk to him, and succeed to catch him in my big hands. He tried to crunch me, but like an crocodile

Dundee

winegrower, I tamed it.

Hum … I think you aren’t to naïve, I’ve got to say the truth now … No I’m not a hero, and no, it wasn’t really a big tiger, or Lion … Only a small cat, who lives in the house near the vines. A very nice cat, who always follow us when we are working in this vine. It’s always a pleasure to work with him, even if he takes a special pleasure to sharp its claws on the vines!

Here are some pictures of this big Lion …