Epeigné-les-Bois (3.1.09): near the hamlet of Les Bergers. Typical views across the Touraine plateau.
The grey cold of around the New Year has today been replaced by bright sunshine and bitter cold. The temperature hasn't risen above 0˚C today and with continuing clear skies there will be another hard frost. Proper winter cold is good news for the vignerons has it helps to kill off bugs and diseases in the vineyard, although it does make pruning a pretty chilly activity.