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Loire Zoom update and tasting Jan 28th 2023

Yes, it’s time for the next Zoom update and tasting! This time I’m going to focus on sparkling wines and the different methods of production.

11 Jan, 2023

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Petillants Naturels

An article this morning that I reposted made me think that I would write a few words of my own about the growing number of ‘natural’ sparkling wines on the market today

3 May, 2017

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Crémant & Champagne – do you know the difference?

Watched a very interesting French documentary this morning that goes into the detail behind Crémant versus Champagne.

15 Dec, 2015

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Top day with Jacquelin & Ryan from Washington Stat

Top day with Jacquelin & Ryan from Washington State.

We popped to see @philippechigard_latablerouge’s 135 year old Chenin early in the day to avoid the heat. The vines are flowering- such a beautiful delicate scent.

La Table Rouge is a tiny vineyard hidden away in the centre of the Vouvray appellation although Philippe sells his wines in the Vin de France category.

A little haven of biodiversity where plums, medlars, apricots, roses, wild orchids and herbs live happily alongside his ancient Chenin vines. Everything here is done by hand or horse. If you’re lucky enough to find it, you can sit at the red table (La Table Rouge) and enjoy a quiet moment.

Next up was a tasting of wines from all over the Loire and a home cooked lunch followed by a trip back to see Philippe in his cool caves to taste together. Nothing like a cave when the weather’s this hot!

Thanks to Jacquelin and Ryan for being such good company. They were great fun and there was much laughter throughout the day.

#loirewinetours #loirevalley #thingstodoinamboise

News from the Loire May 2026 It's been a busy cou

News from the Loire May 2026

It's been a busy couple of months with trips to Scotland, Manchester & York, Jools Holland in Paris and a trip to Versailles.

The vineyards are racing away and it looks like we're in for another early harvest.
If elderflower cordial is you thing then take a look at my easy recipe. It's delicious and now's the time to make it.

For all our news click on the link in my bio.

Best wishes from the Loire!

One of Vouvray’s top growers, Vincent Careme creat

One of Vouvray’s top growers, Vincent Careme created his domaine in 1999. Organic since 2007 he remains one of the leaders of the appellation.

Elegant Chenin in all its forms - sparkling, dry, off-dry, sweet, dessert and even Vermouth. Each wine tells its own story and reflects him, the terroir and the vintage year.

Tucked away in Vernou-sur Brenne, his troglodyte cellars and tasting room are delightful.

A firm favourite of ours. His wines age beautifully too (if you can resist drinking them).

#loirevalley #vouvray #loirewinetours

On our table in April. A host of different grape

On our table in April.

A host of different grape varieties this month. Some fabulous wines from the Loire @domainehuet @domaine_des_pothiers and some lovely new discoveries too.

We’ve been particularly impressed by the wines of @berryalthoff We’ve tried two reds (both beautifully balanced and with great acidity) and their delightful méthode ancestrale Grenache Muscat was a wonderful change. A great discovery thanks to @cave_sd for that recommendation.

The Marsanne from @hugo_et_pauline_villa was perfect with Ramen noodles and the zippy Riesling a great partner to a fish pie.

Back to the Loire - two iconic estates. Older bottles pulled from our cellar. Perfect!

#loirevalleywines #loirewinetours #foodandwine

A few foodie moments from March starting with the

A few foodie moments from March starting with the little village restaurant in Vernou sur Brenne and finishing with the lovely Sparrows in Manchester with visits to Düsseldorf and Edinburgh in between.

All in all a rather foodie month (and probably a kilo or too heavier as a result 🙄).

#foodie #march #lovetoeat

There are hundreds of châteaux in the Loire valley

There are hundreds of châteaux in the Loire valley. The most famous ones are located in Touraine.

Chenonceau, Chambord, Azay le Rideau and Amboise to name just a few.

Tours and Amboise are both good spots to locate yourself if that’s your focus. They have different vibes. Tours is a city while Amboise is a small market town perched on the Loire.

You can also visit the vineyards of Vouvray, Montlouis sur Loire and Touraine easily from here but remember, this is predominantly white wine country. For reds you need to be further west in Chinon or Saumur.

The photo in this post is @chateaudptwines where you can find the best of both worlds. A beautiful château that makes lovely wine!

#loirevalley #chateaudechambord #chenonceau #amboise #chinon

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