New reports from Richard Kelley MW

Richard Kelley MW

Saint-Pourçain: France’s oldest vineyard?

Saint-Pourçain is a wine region that should be regarded more for its historical significance rather than its natural beauty. Originally known as Mirendense, the town of Saint-Pourçain takes its name from Portianus, a peasant-slave born in the nearby hamlet of Louchy-Montfand and charged with attending to his master’s swine herd. Legend has it that he miraculously restored the sight of his overlord, Mangulfus, who then released him into the hands of the monks of the abbey of Mirande. To learn more about one of the Loire’s most recent new appellation contrôlées, click onto the link, below. http://www.richardkelley.co.uk/saintpourcain_index.htm

Also recently published is an appraisal on the recently bottled 2009 vintage wines from Domaine Huet in Vouvray: http://www.richardkelley.co.uk/vouvray_huet_index.htm