CRM relaxes by the Layon near Rablay-sur-Layon

Even when rushing around trying to see as many producers as possible a lunchtime stop is essential and where better to stop than by the tranquil River Layon – here in a quiet spot just to the west of the very pretty village of Rablay. We had the river to ourselves apart from someone fishing about 200 metres away. 

A simple picnic – some good bread, paté, cheese and a tomato or two – no need for anything more complicated! 

 Quiet, slow flowing Layon – a wonderfully restful, pastoral spot 

Could have spent the afternoon here .....

Looking across the Layon from Quarts-de-Chaume

Day 3 takes us from Rablay back to Chalonnes, where the Layon meets La Loire. We will pass by Saint-Lambert and along past the Quarts de Chaume, one of the Loire's most famous sweet wine appellations. Our lunchtime stop will be in the pretty village of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné.

Château du Breuil@Beaulieu-sur-Layon

Nobly rotted grapes in the Quarts de Chaume late September 2010

Domaine de la Bergerie (Yves ad Marie-Annick Guegniard): harvest picnic in Le Clos le Grand Beaupréau: 28th September 2010

Yves Guegniard: Chenin in Le Clos le Grand Beaupréau: 28th September 2010

The Layon@Chaudefonds-sur-Layon (above and below)

Pigeonnier@Château de Chasseloir (Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine)

Once at magnificent tree in front of offices of Chasseloir – now sadly on its way out