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.

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

2016 RAW – a few quick glimpses

Vincent Caillé and Christelle Guibert
Vine Revival in the Pays Nantais

The 2015 terre de gneiss, Muscadet en cuve bêton ovoide is particularly good with concentration and lovely purity and precision

Thomas Carsin, Domaine de l'Elu

2013 ephata, Anjou Blanc
Very impressive, pure Chenin Blanc,
which spends 8 months in amphore and 8 in cuve
2012 was first vintage

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