Stones, stones, stones

>> Monday 25 June 2007

cb10-562-6274-pan2Frédéric 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.

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Horse tale

>> Friday 22 June 2007

cb09-560-6003Some 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.

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A string around the neck

>> Monday 11 June 2007

bf20-411-1134 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.

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The treasure cave

>> Sunday 10 June 2007

bf20-410-1100 Chateau de Montpezat property of Christophe Blanc and his wife. Pezenas region. Languedoc. Barrel cellar. France. Europe.

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Le Conte des Floris

>> Saturday 9 June 2007

bf20-410-1015 Daniel Le Conte des Floris Domaine Le Conte des Floris, Caux. Pezenas region. Languedoc. Owner winemaker. France. Europe.

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Prieure de Saint Jean de Bebian

>> Friday 8 June 2007

bf20-408-0859 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.

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Qu'es Aquo

>> Thursday 7 June 2007

bf19-406-0635Cuvee Qu'es Aquo rose wine by Vincent Goumard. Domaine Mas Cal Demoura, in Jonquieres village. Terrasses de Larzac. Languedoc. France. Europe. Bottle.

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Co-operatives, co-operatives, everywhere co-operatives

>> Wednesday 6 June 2007

bf19-405-0596Languedoc 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.

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Sierra Leone by Marlene Soria

>> Tuesday 5 June 2007

bf19-405-0556 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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Stirred, not shaken

>> Monday 4 June 2007

am22-319-1987 Michel Moreau Domaine de Terre Megere, Cournonsec, Montpellier. Gres de Montpellier. Languedoc. Barrel cellar. Batonnage, stirring of the lees with a stave. France. Europe.

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Lunch time break

>> Friday 1 June 2007

am22-319-1942Mas 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.

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