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Valentine's Day in the Loire Valley is no ordinary day !

Tuesday of this week was Valentine's Day ! And without a hint of nerves to give the game away, all looked set to be a normal day for Emma as she and Ben met Gérald for their... Read More

What the Future holds for Vine Growing in 2016

Validated by the European Commission in 2008, the free plantation of vines throughout the European Union will be allowed as from 01 January 2016.  Needless to say, this is causing... Read More

Loire Valley Wine Fair, Angers (49)

On Tuesday Gérald and I visited the Loire Valley Wine Fair in Angers (49).  Now in its 26th year the Salon des Vins de Loire is the largest single gathering of Loire Valley wine... Read More

13ème Dive Bouteille, Château de Brézé 49

'All good things come to an end' and after a remarkably mild winter the snow arrived! Not to be deterred Gérald and I headed off to the organic and biodynamic wine fair, La... Read More

Visit our wine bar, Bistrot Les Tontons, Place St Pierre in the heart...

Welcome to our bar à vin, Bistrot Les Tontons set in the historical heart of Saumur in the pretty square of Place Saint Pierre, a 10 minute walk from the stunning Château de... Read More