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 Romorantin-Lanthenay. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Romorantin-Lanthenay. Show all posts

Monday, 29 February 2016

A few forthcoming 2016 Loire dates for your diary: Bourgueil, Petit Thouars, VitiLoire

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th March 2016:

Salon des Vins et du terroir @Romoratin

30 exhibitors from across France

including Lamé Delisle Boucard (Bourgueil)

3€ entry

19th March: 14th Fête des vins de Bourgueil

Boulevard Heurteloup, Tours

Some 50 Bourgueil producers showing their wines

Château Petit Thouars: Portes Ouvertes

Easter weekend: 26th to 28th March 2016

Friday, 15 May 2009

Slow route to Sancerre

Romorantin-Lanthenay

In early November 2007 we took the slow route from Epeigné-les-Bois across to Sancerre passing through Romorantin-Lanthenay, La Ferté-Imbault and Aubigny-sur-Nère. Here is a series of photos that traces our route:

Entrance to the Lion d'Or, Romorantin-Lanthenay

Lion d'Or, Romorantin-Lanthenay

In the middle of the Sologne

La Ferté-Imbault

Château de la La Ferté-Imbault

Château de la La Ferté-Imbault

Auld-Alliance – Aubigny-sur-Nère

Aubigny-sur-Nère

Aubigny-sur-Nère

Château des Stuarts, Aubigny-sur-Nère

Château des Stuarts, Aubigny-sur-Nère

Château des Stuarts, Aubigny-sur-Nère

Château des Stuarts, Aubigny-sur-Nère

Aubigny-sur-Nère

Aubigny-sur-Nère

Aubigny-sur-Nère

Aubigny-sur-Nère

Aubigny-sur-Nère

Atomic Cinema, Aubigny-sur-Nère

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