The two reports on the 2020 vendanges with Jeff Coutelou featured the photography of Flora Rey, Jeff’s niece. I thought it was worth highlighting some of the other photos Flora took as well as my favourites. Flora is very skilled, I gave her my camera last year and her photos were on a completely different level to mine. It inspired me to go on a course, sadly I haven’t had the opportunity to apply that learning. Anyway, here are the photos
The grapes which make the vendanges, in 2020 they were in fantastic condition
Harvesting, in Rome, Sainte Suzanne and La Garrigue
Sorting the grapes, crucial for ensuring quality
The grapes go into tank and begin to ferment, as you can see on the left
Remontages, pigeages and helping the wine to form
A busy cellar
Analyses and careful records ensure the wine is in healthy condition and all is well in its makingEnjoying the product of the work
And my favourite photograph, showing the camaraderie and work of vendanges in an ethereal light. What a great photo this is Flora.
I'm a recently retired (early!) teacher from County Durham in North east England. I am going to be spending most of the next year in the Languedoc leaarning about wines, vineyards and the people who care for both.
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