In this episode we have the honour of joining the annual wine harvest with highly regarded bio-dynamic Loire Valley winemaker Fiona Beeston. Her traditional wine making method means her grapes are hand picked, hand de-stemed, aged in oak. Her traditional methods extend to tiling the soil with a plough horse. The result is sensational and makes her wines some of France’s the most highly sought after wines. Don’t miss the view from her incredible walled domain establised by monks in 1604!
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Fiona is a force of nature herself. Her love and passion for wine making shines through. Thank for sharing her and her beautiful vineyard with us ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I see Chinon! I lived there as a little boy. I noticed this week a shot of the chateau when your friend was talking about tractors. We lived there from 1963-66
My father was the last commander of the post there in Chinon before it was turned back over to the French government. I often purchase Vouvray and Chinon Rose when I can find it
Recently discovered your videos and I have been binge watching the series (from Melbourne). What a monumental task. My wife and I love Paris and everything French and greatly admire your work and committment to saving this wonderful chateau. Well done and we will follow your progress.
The purfect additions to Pernon's channel. Beautifully filmed up close and personnel. This is a beautiful process with the horse I bet it's a better flavor not to have a machine involved. I would love a taste Mmmmm
What a beautiful experience to be a part of ❤
Great episode!
Lovely friends doing it together. It doesn’t get any better than this.
HOW LOVELY!! The drone shots, the closeups, the music, the sense of community… so wonderful in 2024 with war and politics and end-of-time predictions. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Thanks for sharing. It's a privilege to watch the chateau awaken. Your video coverage is excellent, and seeing the setting of the chateau's community enriches its authenticity.
Seasons in Western Australia were way off too
I think feeling of community is amazing .
I'm assuming that there was a squeeze of grapes process there somewhere.
Felicity you're a great videographer and editor great job
I didn't realize grape vines could be 100 years old!
What an amazing experience! I hope you got a case of wine out of it!!!
Marron crépue. No, I don't speak French. But I love curly hair.
Grapes and raisins are not good for dogs. Also don't give them onions.
God bless all those who cooked up a meal for everyone who helped.
Great video! I ❤ the different music as well!
The Loire region has plenty of good wine makers. Chinon is well renown amongst wine tasters. This partivular production requires so much handwork… good job to all who participate.
What a fascinating process (and no new-age machinery in sight – yea!) I love it when people stick with tradition.
How can I apply for a job here?