2011 Loire Vintage: Chinon; Domaine de la Noblaie


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 Cabernet Franc arriving at Domaine de Noblaie (27th September) 

The fine, hot weather of the last week or so with the wind now from the east has made a big difference to the vintage. Yesterday in Chinon and Saumur it was like mid-summer with the temperature over 30C. Jérome Billard: "The last ten days has transformed the vintage from average to exceptional! We just started this morning picking the Cabernet Franc for our sparkling wine." 
Golden Chenin Blanc at Noblaie 

Cabernet Franc at Noblaie waiting to be picked and destined for red Chinon

Jérome on tractor

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