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, 8 February 2012

Les 5 du Vin celebrate their 2nd anniversary

Les 5 du Vin marked their 2nd anniversary today@the Salon des Vin de Loire at a birthday celebration kindly organised by Claire de Lune.

80% of Les 5 – Michel Smith was sadly unable to be with us:

Marc Vanhellemont, Hervé Lalau, David Cobbold and Jim Budd

Pierre-Jacques Druet whose Bourgueil Rosé acted as midwife at the creation of Les 5 du Vin

2 comments:

Michel Smith9 February 2012 at 09:56
Hey ! Did you guys missed me ? I doubt !!!
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Jim's Loire9 February 2012 at 09:59
Of course we missed you Michel – we had to have frequent toasts to our absent friend!
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