Frédéric Pourtalié with big rocks called "tetes de mort" head of dead people or skulls. Domaine de Montcalmes in Puechabon. Terrasses de Larzac. Languedoc. Young Mourvedre grape vine variety. Terroir soil. Owner winemaker. France. Europe. Vineyard. Soil with stones rocks. Galets.
Some biodynamic or otherwise traditionalistic winegrowers have started to work the vineyards with horse - it compacts the soil less and is considered more natural. Bernard Bellahsen. Domaine Fontedicto, Caux. Pezenas region. Languedoc. Owner winemaker. Horse to work in the vineyard instead of tractor. France. Europe.
The cork tied in a string around the neck of the decanter. Domaine de la Garance owned by Pierre Quinonéro. Pezenas region. Languedoc. Wine aerating in a carafe. France. Europe.
Chateau de Montpezat property of Christophe Blanc and his wife. Pezenas region. Languedoc. Barrel cellar. France. Europe.
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Daniel Le Conte des Floris Domaine Le Conte des Floris, Caux. Pezenas region. Languedoc. Owner winemaker. France. Europe.
Karen Turner winemaker at Prieure de St Jean de Bebian, owned by Chantal Lecouty. Pezenas region. Languedoc. Young Roussanne vines in calcareous soil in the area of Frigolas. France. Europe. Vineyard. Calcareous limestone.
Cuvee Qu'es Aquo rose wine by Vincent Goumard. Domaine Mas Cal Demoura, in Jonquieres village. Terrasses de Larzac. Languedoc. France. Europe. Bottle.
Languedoc is studded with co-operatives. They represent a very large portion of the total production. Often, their facilities are huge, industrial-looking buildings on the outskirts of the villages. The cave cooperative Les Coteaux de Saint Pargoire. St Pargoire. Languedoc. The winery building. France. Europe.
Cuvee Sierra Leone 1998 by Marlene Soria. Domaine Peyre Rose, St Pargoire. - One of the recent breed of tremendously expensive Languedoc wines. Gres de Montpellier. Languedoc. Wine aerating in a carafe. France. Europe.
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Michel Moreau Domaine de Terre Megere, Cournonsec, Montpellier. Gres de Montpellier. Languedoc. Barrel cellar. Batonnage, stirring of the lees with a stave. France. Europe.
Mas Nicot. Mas de Perry. Terrasses de Larzac. Languedoc. Lunch table set for an opulent meal. Fish and shellfish mousse. France. Europe. Bottle. In the dining room.
Vine Growing and Wine Making
The original Swedish title is "Ett vin blir till" meaning A Wine is Born. It is a unique description of the work in the vineyard and in the wine cellar. Published in 2009. More info on the web site for A Wine is Born.
Languedoc
Wines, vineyards and winemakers in Languedoc in the south of France, one of the most dynamic wine regions in France, and in the world. Published in 2007. More info on the site of the Languedoc book.
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