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.

Sunday, 28 April 2013

Concours Mondial du Sauvignon 2013 more photos of tasters

Baudouin Havaux

Some photos from yesterday morning's tasting session at the Château of Blois.

Lionel Gosseaume

Pierre Chainier, Loire négociant and producer

Pieter de Waal, Hermit on the Hill, South Africa

Laurence Fourgeray

Thierry Michaud – Touraine producer@Noyers-sur-Cher (above and below)

Julie Guillot, one of the organisers of the Concours

After the tasting: Lionel Gosseaume (world expert on Meslier Saint François and

Interloire's representative for the Concours), Paul Buisse (retired négociant and producer), Christian Girard (retired Touraine producer)

A previous edition of Jim's Loire and a taster@the 16th century Concours

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