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.

Friday 27 September 2013

Lamé Delisle Boucard – cellars and orientating Mont Sigou

Bacchus statue deep down in the cellars

Last Friday before going to eat at Vincent Cuisinier de Campagne we had a quick tour of the cellars of Lamé Delisle Boucard as well as their new table d'orientation at Mont Sigou. It was in the Lamé cellars that Les 5 du Vin were treated to the now famous tasting of Bourgueil back to 1893.

Old vintages of Bourgueil in the cellars

Quote from Cicero

Quote from Jean Carmet: 'The only weapon I tolerate is a corkscrew

Venue for the famous vertical

Large oak barrels in the LDB chai (above and below)

Photo of the LDB team

Viewpoint at Mont Sigou

The viewpoint

Ingrandes-en-Touraine

Château d'Ussé in distance

Premises of Vincent Cuisinier de Campagne

2013 Cabernet Franc ripening on Mont Sigou

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