Concentrating mainly but not exclusively on the Loire's vineyards, its vignerons and their wines along with places to eat and stay. Also covers some recently published wine books – not just from Loire. Regional Chair for Loire @Decanter's World Wine Awards since its inception. Winner of the 2009 Wine Blog Trophy (journalist category) Salon des Vins de Loire. I have a large and expanding library of photos, particularly from the Loire – places, producers, vineyards etc. European.
1997: Le Prix du Champagne Lanson Noble Cuvée Award for investigations into Champagne for the Millennium investment scams
2001: Le Prix Champagne Lanson Ivory Award for investdrinks.org
2011: Vindic d'Or MMXI – 'Meilleur blog anti-1855'
2012: Born Digital Wine Awards: No Pay No Jay – best investigative wine story
2012: International Wine Challenge – Personality of the Year Award
The recently restored château
The Château de Chinon and the Clos des Capucins to the west
Clos des Capucins (on the left) on top of the hill
The gatehouse to the château 
Vienne, old Chinon and the château
The village and its church
Crissay – the château
2 comments:
Lovely pictures of Chinon, still my favourtie place in France. Also a fabulous sky, what a treat in winter.
Thanks Jean – enjoy your visit to southern Touraine in early July.
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