Unfortunately the original forecast for today led us astray – it was supposed to be dry, sunny but cold. Instead it was certainly cold and instead of the sun it rained – hard enough for it to start dripping through the wooden huts used to house the vignerons. I tasted just the 2014s on show – hard going not because of the vintage but because the wines were cold. I wasn't going to try warming them up with my hands that were already cold.
Despite this, tasting the 2014's Bourgueil showed again their promise and it looks like the vintage will be one to enjoy early, although probably with a potential to age.
Fortunately the weather cheered up a little in the early afternoon when some English sunshine made an appearance!
Some photos from today – more to follow:
Philippe Boucard wasn't fooled by a
favourable forecast – he came prepared
plus he very kindly gave a present of
a book on Turner in the Loire
plus he very kindly gave a present of
a book on Turner in the Loire
Preparing the sausages and frites
Vincent le Cuisinier preparing oeufs en meurette au Bourgueil
Serge Babary, the mayor of Tours – last year it was Jean Germain
(above and below)
Adrien Gozillon, neveu de François Delaunay
(Domaine de la Lande)
Jean-Jacques Martin
– well wrapped up against the weather
François Audebert
@La Galette Bourgueilloise
Marie France Lefevre
Jacky Pitault (left) Robert Viemont et Marie France Lefevre
Philippine Delachaux du Domaine des Raguenières
(above and below)
Eric Roi, chef de culture du Domaine des Raguenières
Thierry Boucard, Domaine de la Chanteleuserie
The clock @the Gare de Tours
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