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News from the vineyard May 2023
Well, the risk of frost is over for this year and at last the vines are beginning to push. The next stage will be flowering in a few weeks.
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Chateau de Montdomaine makes a UK appearance
How chuffed was I to see that Nigel’s brother has framed the lovely prints of the paintings Louisa of Montdomaine created during lockdown.
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Organic or not? Can you tell the difference when you’re out in the vineyard?
We often ask our guests to tell us the difference between one parcel and another. What can you see that’s different ?
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – spicy cauliflower, blood orange & endive salad
Here’s a seasonal spicy salad that is great on its own as a light lunch or perfect served alongside crispy pork belly or griddled salmon.
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Salon des Vins de Loire 2023 – Thomas Frissant
One of the winemakers we were keen to meet at the Salon des Vins de Loire was Thomas Frissant, young vigneron in the village of Mosnes.
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Salon des Vins de Loire 2023 – Chateau du Petit Thouars
Sebastien du Petit Thouars was on good form at the Salon des Vins de Loire and it was great to taste through the current range with him and his winemaker Clement.
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Vineyard update from Vouvray 15 March 2023
Straight back to work – the first thing to do was to take a walk around the vineyards here to see the state of play.
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Salon des Vins de Loire 2023- Domaine de la Cotelleraie
Anne-Claire Vallée was on top form at the Salon des Vins de Loire. We tasted the current range and one or two new wines to the portfolio.
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Salon des Vins de Loire 2023 – Domaine Serol
The Côte Roannaise is a long way from us here in Noizay but it’s still considered to be part of the Loire when it comes to wine.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – cheesey leek & bean pie
Flaky pastry with a rich, cheesey, bean, leek and thyme filling. Comfort food for a winter’s day.
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Coteau des Treilles 2013 – Pithon Paillé
We didn’t know whether to be excited or sad as Nigel reached for the final bottle of Coteau des Treilles in the cellar last night.
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Clos de l’Ecotard – Thibaud et Michel Chevré
It’s a long while since we tasted Michel Chevré’s wines. The last time we saw him was at a tasting in Saumur accompanied by his young son.