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.

Showing posts with label Ludo Ragot. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Ludo Ragot. Show all posts

Saturday, 4 June 2016

2016 Bourgueillothérapie – some photos from today (4th June 2016)

A first set of photos from the 2016 version of Bourgueillothérapie held in AC Bourgueil today.

Winning painting by Sophie Puls

photos of Sophie below:

Sophie Puls with Ludo Ragot

Rudi Wouters – his imaginative sculpture

was the jury's – coup de coeur

(above and below)

Véronique Baratin

(above and below)

Francis Gouas

(above and below)

More to follow in separate post

Friday, 18 March 2016

Our last lunch @ Ludo and Sophie's Café de la Promenade, Bourgueil

Ludo Ragot @work

Last Saturday (12th March) we had what will probably prove to be our last lunch at Sophie and Ludo's wonderful Café de la Promenade in Bourgueil. Sophie and Ludo hand over the keys to the Café on 1st April to the new owners Norah and Samuel.

Ludo conducting a lunch tasting with

a group of #winelovers

We drank this light coloured, complex

2010 Ploussard, Arbois-Pupillin.

It was excellent with our charcuterie.

All the wines in the cellar are now half price!

Anita (above and below)

The bar @Café de la Promenade

The fast emptying cave du Café – all wines half price

The bar in the round

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