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.
1997: Le Prix du Champagne Lanson Noble Cuvée Award for investigations into Champagne for the Millennium investment scams
2001: Le Prix Champagne Lanson Ivory Award for investdrinks.org
2011: Vindic d'Or MMXI – 'Meilleur blog anti-1855'
2012: Born Digital Wine Awards: No Pay No Jay – best investigative wine story
2012: International Wine Challenge – Personality of the Year Award
2 comments:
Jim, together with my best friend, Dr Michel Ingels, I used to “manage” a small-scale wine club which imported some French wine to Belgium, in the early nineties, “Les Amis du Vin” (how original). Domaine Cady, in Valette, was a regular provider of lovely Chaume bottles, “Ouche” or something like that. But the gentleman (a Philippe ?) in charge was roughly my age (approaching sixty now, I suppose) and elegantly bearded. Is he Alexandre’s father?
If that is the case, give them my regards.
Luc. Philippe is indeed his father. Will try to remember when I will doubtless see them during the Salond des Vins de Loire.
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