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, 20 September 2015

#2015Loire: Épeigné-les-Bois – James Marchais family and friends harvest for Crémant

Very clean looking Cabernet Franc but small berries and low yield in 2015

Destined for Crémant

Some photos from yesterday's family and friends picking Cabernet Franc in the vines of James Marchais (Épeigné-les-Bois) destined for Crémant de Loire. It is now an established tradition for the Marchais family to pick their Cabernet Franc on a Saturday. Last year it was much later – the first weekend of October.

James Marchais

Important to be comfortable when picking

Serge – the champion gardener

Young Denis settling to the task

The boss Noemié giving her instructions ...

Casse-croûte bien merité!

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