A French tradition ... the annual grape harvest!

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  • čas přidán 24. 10. 2023
  • 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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Komentáře • 37

  • @Leed216
    @Leed216 Před 8 měsíci +8

    I was always told grapes are a no no for dogs! What a beautiful vineyard

  • @shannonperry9530
    @shannonperry9530 Před 8 měsíci +4

    What a great tradition of wine making! I love it! Also, side note, dear family friend is a vet and grapes and raisins can make your dog very I’ll and depending on the size of each can be deadlier then even dark chocolate. Our dogs have gotten into both and had their tummy’s pumped and long hospital stays a few quite touch and go. The things they don’t tell you when getting your fur babies! Love watching y’all over the last few years your doing a great thing for a beautiful place!

  • @theresadoohan7837
    @theresadoohan7837 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Loved listening to this ladys process for winemaking. So wonderful and in harmony with nature ❤

  • @jeanhawken4482
    @jeanhawken4482 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Lovely friends doing it together. It doesn’t get any better than this.

    •  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Fiona makes fabulous wine - we were touched to be invited for the grape harvest.

  • @oldguy4821
    @oldguy4821 Před 8 měsíci

    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

  • @katehobbs2008
    @katehobbs2008 Před 8 měsíci +3

    A glimpse of the completed section of the roof, it looks magnificent. What a massive achievement. 🇦🇺

  • @svg7335
    @svg7335 Před 2 měsíci

    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!

    •  Před 2 měsíci

      We're thrilled you enjoyed it. The vendange (or grape harvest) is a wonderful tradition. It all happens in a rush when the wine maker decides the perfect time to harvest has arrived. We respect Fiona's wines and were honoured to be involved. Thanks for your message!

  • @peterwhite9261
    @peterwhite9261 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Thank you for introducing us to Fiona. You can hear her passion for the grapes and the land in her voice and heart. Bravo.

  • @rowandowland1391
    @rowandowland1391 Před 8 měsíci +3

    This is so beautifully shot. It's wonderful to see so many people now growing Biodynamic and Organic wine. We just love Autumn in France and over here in Italy. Our favorite time of the year. Many thanks Maria e Rowan

  • @heliedecastanet1882
    @heliedecastanet1882 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Le pavillon restauré est extraordinaire ! Bravo à tous ceux qui ont œuvré et à vous. C'est magnifique.

  • @christywells2707
    @christywells2707 Před měsícem

    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.

    •  Před měsícem

      Thank you for following our adventure. We're glad you appreciated being taken away from the chateau for an episode!

  • @janeblandford852
    @janeblandford852 Před 8 měsíci +2

    It is so beautiful to see the completed part of the chateau in your opening drone shot......so beautiful and Congratulations on all that has been done thus far. So exciting and always look forward to your vlogs!!

  • @rosemariedeschenes7013
    @rosemariedeschenes7013 Před 8 měsíci

    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 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @shirleygraham6229
    @shirleygraham6229 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I love the colours of autumn. Aren't they beautiful? Fiona and her daughter were interesting to watch and listen to. Best wishes.

  • @marilynleslie472
    @marilynleslie472 Před 8 měsíci

    Lovely.

  • @1111Thatway
    @1111Thatway Před 8 měsíci

    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

  • @claudiamann7111
    @claudiamann7111 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you so much for taking us along on the grape harvest. So good to hear that it is a biodynamic grower. Looked like a fun day.

  • @monicariske
    @monicariske Před 7 měsíci

    What a beautiful experience to be a part of ❤

  • @michaeldallimore8590
    @michaeldallimore8590 Před 8 měsíci

    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.

  • @nativetexson
    @nativetexson Před 8 měsíci

    Really enjoyed this. Thank you-

  • @adriennethenomad
    @adriennethenomad Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for taking us along on a fabulous journey. Love my wine and this enforces it! (Love Fiona’s label, too)

  • @cathydun1909
    @cathydun1909 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video Felicity and Tim. Wonderful to watch and escape to after sitting at a computer all morning

  • @michaelw.8614
    @michaelw.8614 Před 8 měsíci

    What a lovely episode. So amazing and I wish I was there helping as well. The kindness of people goes such a long way.

  • @lisac1110
    @lisac1110 Před 8 měsíci

    Today's vlog really gave me a new appreciation for winemakers I have grapes just for eating no time to make wine lol loved the vlog 🎉❤😊

  • @janeharris6925
    @janeharris6925 Před 8 měsíci

    Fascinating to see another aspect of French life!

  • @meri8746
    @meri8746 Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful footage. I have never seen grape harvesting. How interesting! Thank you!

  • @MamaVee50
    @MamaVee50 Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome attention to detail. ❤

  • @leahgannon5030
    @leahgannon5030 Před 8 měsíci

    Interesting process, thank you for sharing. 👩🏼👍🏼🍁🌹

  • @lindagage7315
    @lindagage7315 Před 2 měsíci

    Great episode!

    •  Před 2 měsíci

      Thrilled you enjoyed it - wonderful wine!

  • @cherylkurucz8852
    @cherylkurucz8852 Před 8 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @oldguy4821
    @oldguy4821 Před 8 měsíci

    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

  • @graciemaca6996
    @graciemaca6996 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Nice job on this bountiful grape harvest!
    It was a bit disturbing to me to see someone feeding a dog grapes😮. Unless there is something different about these particular grapes, a dog should never eat them, since they have a naturally occurring chemical that can kill your pet if he eats it. My fear is that, since the dog liked the grape, he may find more of them to eat leading to tragic circumstances.😢😢

  • @KeithWiggins-xc1sf
    @KeithWiggins-xc1sf Před 8 měsíci

    Just be very careful feeding grapes to a dog they are Toxic to dogs . black currants are ok but not grapes . Beautiful video