A French tradition ... the annual grape harvest!

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  • Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
  • 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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 42

  • @shannonperry9530
    @shannonperry9530 11 місяців тому +6

    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!

  • @Leed216
    @Leed216 11 місяців тому +11

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

  • @KeithWiggins-xc1sf
    @KeithWiggins-xc1sf 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @theresadoohan7837
    @theresadoohan7837 11 місяців тому +6

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

  • @rowandowland1391
    @rowandowland1391 11 місяців тому +4

    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

  • @graciemaca6996
    @graciemaca6996 11 місяців тому +2

    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.😢😢

  • @heliedecastanet1882
    @heliedecastanet1882 11 місяців тому +4

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

  • @peterwhite9261
    @peterwhite9261 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @katehobbs2008
    @katehobbs2008 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @janeblandford852
    @janeblandford852 11 місяців тому +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!!

  • @nativetexson
    @nativetexson 11 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoyed this. Thank you-

  • @svg7335
    @svg7335 4 місяці тому

    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!

    •  4 місяці тому

      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!

  • @michaeldavis8154
    @michaeldavis8154 19 днів тому

    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

    •  19 днів тому

      Thank you.

  • @shirleygraham6229
    @shirleygraham6229 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @christywells2707
    @christywells2707 4 місяці тому

    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.

    •  4 місяці тому

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

  • @elysianbridgetownaccommodation
    @elysianbridgetownaccommodation Місяць тому

    Seasons in Western Australia were way off too

  • @jeanhawken4482
    @jeanhawken4482 5 місяців тому +1

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

    •  5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @hilaryhanna3539
    @hilaryhanna3539 14 днів тому

    I didn't realize grape vines could be 100 years old!

    •  13 днів тому

      We're thrilled you enjoyed this little window into our life in this community here in France.

  • @michaeldallimore8590
    @michaeldallimore8590 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @oldguy4821
    @oldguy4821 11 місяців тому

    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

  • @1111Thatway
    @1111Thatway 11 місяців тому

    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

  • @adriennethenomad
    @adriennethenomad 11 місяців тому

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

  • @meri8746
    @meri8746 11 місяців тому

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

  • @lisac1110
    @lisac1110 11 місяців тому

    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 🎉❤😊

  • @cathydun1909
    @cathydun1909 11 місяців тому

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

  • @cherylkurucz8852
    @cherylkurucz8852 11 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @rosemariedeschenes7013
    @rosemariedeschenes7013 11 місяців тому

    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 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @leahgannon5030
    @leahgannon5030 11 місяців тому

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

  • @michaelw.8614
    @michaelw.8614 11 місяців тому

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

  • @claudiamann7111
    @claudiamann7111 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @janeharris6925
    @janeharris6925 11 місяців тому

    Fascinating to see another aspect of French life!

  • @monicariske
    @monicariske 10 місяців тому

    What a beautiful experience to be a part of ❤

  • @lindagage7315
    @lindagage7315 5 місяців тому

    Great episode!

    •  5 місяців тому

      Thrilled you enjoyed it - wonderful wine!

  • @MamaVee50
    @MamaVee50 11 місяців тому

    Awesome attention to detail. ❤

  • @marilynleslie472
    @marilynleslie472 11 місяців тому

    Lovely.

  • @oldguy4821
    @oldguy4821 11 місяців тому

    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