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.

Monday 28 March 2016

Photos from four recent producer visits – Beaujardin, Lacour, Bonnelière and La Seigneurie

Cave Cooperative de Bléré: Cellier du Beaujardin

Cellier de Beaujardin, Bléré

Kevin Vigné: responsable commercial

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Vincent Lacour, Saint Georges sur Cher

Vincent Lacour

Vineyard on thin soil overlooking the Cher Valley

Jacques Lacour

Jacques pruning young vines

Raechel Waugh

The recently built, functional winery

A vigneron knows ......

Domaine de la Bonnelière: Anthony and Cedric Bonneau, Saumur-Champigny

Cédric Bonneau

Les Poyeux, Chacé

(above and below)

Anthony Bonneau

Anthony and Cédric with Les Poyeux

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La Seigneurie, Alban Foucher

La Seigneurie vines by Saumur's hospital

Very stony soil

Alban Foucher, La Seigneurie

View from La Seigneurie, Saumur

The recently built winery opened in 2014
not far from Saumur's hospital

1 comment:

Frank28 March 2016 at 22:19
In September 2012 my wife and I took our second cycling trip in the Loire: Tours to Villandry, then to Saumur, back to Chedigny, then to Amboise, and back to Tours. We arrived early in Saumur, so went on a walk, up the hill to Seignerie, where we were greeted with wonderful hospitality, and wine. We took a bottle back to eat with our cheese and bread, and packed another three in our pannier bags for the rest of the trip - it was worth it. Thanks for the memory.

Frank
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