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.

Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Salon: Day One – Vins Clair tasting@Langlois-Chateau

Poster@Langlois-Chateau

1 February 2010

Monday evening was spent down at Langlois-Chateau in St. Hilaire-St Florent (Saumur) for a vins clairs tasting and a rapid look at the new winery transforming the buildings that they bought a couple of years ago from Ackerman-Rémy Pannier.

In the cellars of Langlois-Chateau

One of the tasting stations: terroir Le Puy Notre Dame (Chenin)

François-Régis de Fougeroux (Langlois-Chateau)

Dinner: Elizabeth Ferguson (marketing manager Mentzendorff ) and Ray O'Connor (International Wine Challenge)

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