Jim's Loire

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.

Monday, 14 December 2009

Bué on 28 September 2009

The centre of Bué with its church

Am very busy putting together the December issue of Circle Update, the newsletter of the Circle of Wine Writers, so time only for the moment to post some shots taken in the vineyards just to the west of Bué which, along with Chavignol and Amigny, is one of the quintessential wine villages of the Sancerre appellation. Memories of a magical September harvest!

Bué is built in a steep thin valley with vineyards on three sides

Bué with the dominating and steep Clos de la Poussie to the left

Picking

Steep vineyards leading down to Bué with a procession of tractor, trailer and vans moving to a new parcel of vines

See reports on 2009 vintage in Sancerre here, here and here.

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