What Americans call the wine cellar (cave) has an interesting history in the Amboise area. The area is rich in white limestone (tuffeau) which has been extensively mined to build many of the châteaux and other local structures. The caves left behind became popular as homes (these are called troglodyte homes; expect a future post on this topic) and for storing wine by commercial vintners. The caves ability to maintain a moderate and constant temperature year-round are what make them so desirable. This vintner's cave on the outskirts of Amboise is one of my favorites for selling quality wines at reasonable prices. A trademark of Loire valley wines.
Wow I had not returned to ADP since you started it and, well, you do post everyday! And good photos on top of that!
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Bravo Stuart.
and bravo for wines from Amboise!
ReplyDeleteHey I'm only two weeks in...but thanks Eric ! And the wines speak for themselves...come on down and listen.
ReplyDeleteI just think of tasting those wines . .
ReplyDeleteohhhhhh, I think we have been altogether at this place...Don't we?
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed Anne, we did go there. Chez Plou et fils. The guard dog says "bonjour" ! (I translated that from his original "woof" ! )
ReplyDeleteAnd, Joe, you COULD make it a reality (again) !