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.

Saturday, 1 January 2011

Happy New Year – Joyeuse 2011

A smashing start to 2011... Santé!!

7 comments:

wcs said...: Bonne année !; 1 January 2011 at 06:56
Jim's Loire said...: Thanks. You too Walt!; 1 January 2011 at 09:02
Luc Charlier said...: Talking about Joyeuse, the homonymous Dukes possessed a very pretty (yes, pretty) four-towered castle in Couiza, near Limoux. It has now been transformed in a luxury hotel with a very decent restaurant: “l’Hôtel des Ducs de Joyeuse”. I suggest you pay them a visit when next time in the area (André has some German friends in Limoux, hasn’t he). As a bonus, some acceptable Maury can be drunk on the premises (single “s”, correct?). This very drink can serve as a conclusion to an enjoyable meal or as a ... premiss to such an event (double “s”, correct?).; 1 January 2011 at 10:02
AlanM said...: Happy New Year Jim and followers. Looking forward to more great reading and drinking; 1 January 2011 at 11:38
Chris Kissack said...: Best wishes for 2011 Jim.

The photo - looks like Hugo Rose (and that's confirmed looking at the URL) but I do believe he is standing on the steps at the front of Chateau Preuillac. A bottle of Cordon Negro, perhaps?; 1 January 2011 at 13:50
Jim's Loire said...: Chris – Happy New Year. A brilliant diagnosis!; 1 January 2011 at 15:13
Jim's Loire said...: Alan. Many thanks and Happy New Year to you.; 1 January 2011 at 15:57

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