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.

Monday, 1 July 2013

With Gosset in Champagne

On the coach – an ex-bottle of Gosset Grande Reserve

Vineyards above Cumières and the Marne (above and below)

Flowering in some parcels is underway (see above)

... but not started here and we are in the first day of July

Gosset Brut Excellence

6 comments:

Aynard said...: Did you went to Gosset? Hermine, is working there.

Aynard; 2 July 2013 at 07:05
Aynard said...: Have you been at Gosset?
Do you meet our daugther Hermine.

Aynard; 2 July 2013 at 07:06
Jim's Loire said...: Aynard. Off to the winery this morning.; 2 July 2013 at 07:57
Aynard said...: Hermine will be very happy to see you if you pop in the winery..

Aynard; 2 July 2013 at 07:59
Adrian Bucknall said...: Nice Photos!
Love Gosset. Their 1996 Vintage is (was) superb - sadly all but a distant memory as my few bottles proved difficult to resist!; 2 July 2013 at 11:24
Jim's Loire said...: Hi Aynard. Caught up with Hermine yesterday morning during our visit to the Gosset premises in Epernay.She looks to have settled in well.; 3 July 2013 at 01:53

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