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.
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Tuesday 14 June 2011
Olivier Flamand-Deletang: interview on YouTube
2011 Chenin Blanc in Montlouis
Interesting interview with Olivier Flamand on YouTube here from Vinomedia.
Jim Any chance of clarifying what has happened to Domaine Deletang and how it relates to Domaine Flamand-Deletang? You mentioned in an earlier post that Olivier Deletang had sold up recently. I have some of his 2002 and 2005 sec wines which I really like but I get the impression that towards the end of his tenure Olivier Deletang's reputation had been surpassed by the new blood coming into the appelllation. A shame that there is not wider availability of these new wave of Montlouis wines in the UK as they can be very food friendly and not just restricted to subtle white meat/fish. Many thanks
Olivier Deletang sold to Michel Antier, the largest invididual producer in Montlouis. I believe Antier continues to use the techique of 100% weedkiller at least in some if not all of his vineyards.
I need to visit Flamand-Deletang, which I think was part of the Deletang estate but split off in 2000.
Jim
ReplyDeleteAny chance of clarifying what has happened to Domaine Deletang and how it relates to Domaine Flamand-Deletang? You mentioned in an earlier post that Olivier Deletang had sold up recently. I have some of his 2002 and 2005 sec wines which I really like but I get the impression that towards the end of his tenure Olivier Deletang's reputation had been surpassed by the new blood coming into the appelllation.
A shame that there is not wider availability of these new wave of Montlouis wines in the UK as they can be very food friendly and not just restricted to subtle white meat/fish.
Many thanks
James
ReplyDeleteOlivier Deletang sold to Michel Antier, the largest invididual producer in Montlouis. I believe Antier continues to use the techique of 100% weedkiller at least in some if not all of his vineyards.
I need to visit Flamand-Deletang, which I think was part of the Deletang estate but split off in 2000.