Less obviously striking than Sancerre and its vineyards, there are nevertheless some very attractive parts of Pouilly-sur-Loire and its vineyards. Photos mainly taken late October 2006.
Looking across the Loire towards Pouilly-sur-Loire
Pouilly-sur-Loire: closer view
Looking upstream (I think!) from the bridge across the Loire
Much of the centre of Pouilly is pretty faded – echoes of the glory days when the N7 used to run through the small town – the firmly closed La Bouteille d'Or has long lost its lustre.
Across to Sancerre
La Loire near Les Loges
Across to Sancerre
La Loire near Les Loges
Entrance to the small village of Les Loges: Jacques Marchand to the left, Jean Pabiot to right
The steep descent into Les Loges from the vines above 
Looking north from the vineyards above Les Loges
Up towards Saint-Andelain – approximately as high as Sancerre – with the Domaine Didier Dagueneau buildings and winery on the right hand side at the top of the ridge
Château de Tracy: the pearl of the appellation? 
Château de Tracy: the pearl of the appellation?
The pics posted today have reminded me that I have to visit the Loire next time I am in London. Sure I will run out of time to see it all!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Bob in Alberta.
Wise decision. Impossible to see it all the Loire is such a large region and so much to see!
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