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, 4 August 2016

2005 Loire vintage – some more photos from the Layon and l'Aubance

Pickers in the Aubance

Here is a further selection of photos from the 2005 vintage taken in the first half of October:

Château d'Avrille, Coteaux de l'Aubance

Christophe Daviau (Domaine de Bablut)

with Nigel Wilkinson (RSJ Restaurant)

looking at maturing Chenin Blanc

destined for sweet wine

Christophe Daviau in his vintage van

Pascal Cailleau, Domaine de Sauveroy, Saint-Lambert-Lattay

Busy making wine

Jean-Hubert Lebreton (Domaine des Rochelles, Saint-Jean-de-Mauvets)

Christophe above and below

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