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Monday, 20 September 2010

Last minute.com inspired by French vignerons?

 Clos du Porteau (Saint-Georges-sur-Cher): extended winery nearly ready

I have often wondered whether the famous internet site – lastminute.com (lastminute-panic.com?) – was inspired by the many French vignerons who rush to finish the improvements to their wineries in the last few days and hours before the harvest starts. On occasions it is more than some improvements rather a complete new winery.

The Clos du Porteau in Saint-Georges-sur-Cher is one example this year of the rush to finish. Aynard and Isabelle de Clermont-Tonnerre have extended their winery and will be adding a roof. The above photo was taken on Saturday morning. They plan to start picking on Tuesday!

Aynard – despite the approaching vintage he seemed pretty relaxed
Ripening  Grolleau Noir
Grolleau Gris


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