1970 Le Clos du Bourg Moelleux
Johan preparing the label
Affixing the label
1970 Clos du Bourg Moelleux
All boxed up
1970 Le Clos du Bourg in Pauillac with the birthday boy
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
3 comments:
'49 wasn't a good year? I thought about the '59 this year but figured it was foolish to blow one's birthday budget on one bottle.
1849 was a very good vintage, along with 1945 amd 1947 with 1947 being the best and most famous.
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