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.

Thursday, 2 October 2014

2014 Loire Vintage: picking Cabernet Franc@Epeigné-les-Bois

2014 Cabernet Franc@Epeigné-les-Bois

Photos from this morning's picking in James Marchais' vineyard@Chossay featuring a small elite equipe de vendangeurs.

Small team of elite pickers including Denis in James Marchais' vineyard

James Marchais@work

Picking into small cases

Small crop of healthy grapes

Picking under a radiant sky

Mark Robertson in the neighbouring Clos Chossay

looking at his netted reds. The Côt and Cabernet

will be picked on Saturday.

Small yield due to unfavourable weather@flowering

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