Pictures from the 2005 Grands Tablées
The centre of Saumur (Place de République) beside the Loire should be full for the two evenings of Les Grands Tablées (Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 August). Hopefully the weather will be fine for the 3000 expected each night to enjoy their food, Saumur-Champigny and the music. It all kicks off at 7.30pm and worth going to if you are in the area. If you want to eat you'll need to book.
More information here.
Part of the crowd enjoying themselves
Charles Sydney, Loire wine courtier, being interviewed during the evening. Krishna Lester, then running Château de Chaintres, listens in 5 et 6 août 2009
Saumur, Place de la République, 19h30, la table est dressée au coeur de la ville pour plus de 10 000 convives !
Ambiance au programme : rock, chansons françaises et populaires, flamenco... Repas autour des produits du terroir, dégustation de Saumur Champigny bien-sûr, le tout orchestré par les producteurs de l'appellation.
Alors si vous voulez participer à La Grande Tablée version 2009, réservez vos places dès maintenant !
Plus de détails ici.Il faut consommé le Saumur-Champigny avec moderation et discretion mais surtout avec apprecation et discrimination!
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Malcolm Gluck@the 2005 Grand Tablée
Malcolm Gluck@the 2005 Grand TabléeLes Grands Tablées used to be an annual event. In 2005 the Saumur-Champigny producers organised a great press trip to coincide with it. The trip was excellent with good tastings and a cricket match that we won (not, perhaps, a huge surprise) but also a game of boules forts that we won too, which was a big surprise!
The aftermath – clearing the chairs away
The aftermath – clearing the chairs awayMore summer wine events in the Loire here.
