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 29 November 2013

A few harvest photos: 2010 and 2012 around Sancerre

View of Château de Tracy from slopes to east of Sancerre (2012)

A few fairly random photos from a short sorting out session:

Dessiccated grapes (2012)

Joseph Mellot winery to east of town of Sancerre (2012)

Vincent Pinard with his team of pickers

Slopes to south east of Sancerre (2012)

Early autumn colours@Bué (2010)

New installation near Chavignol but not sure – identification please?

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Bruno30 November 2013 at 19:51
Le last photo is the new place where goat cheese is made at the entrance of the village of CHAVIGNOL.

Bruno
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Jim's Loire1 December 2013 at 16:28
Many thanks Bruno. I thought it might be the new fromagerie. Taken from the road down from Amigny. Santé Jim!
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Friday 29 November 2013

A few harvest photos: 2010 and 2012 around Sancerre

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