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.

Friday, 29 April 2016

2016 Loire frost – nos pensées et condolences aux nos amis vignerons ligériens but let the good times roll again!

L'Amour toujours L'Amour

The news this week has been grim and there will be time tomorrow to post an update on the damage caused by the frost of 27th April. Now, however, at the weekend it is the moment to remember some of the good times that will surely return despite today's darkness. My Decanter news report on frost here.

Let the good times roll encore !

Ripe Cabernet Franc

At Café de la Promenade, Bourgueil

Harvest time

(above and below)

Barca in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

Vitiloire

The eve of Les Grandes Tablées 2015

Les Grandes Tablées 2015

Tasting recent vintages of Bourgueil.....

Château de Chenonceau

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