Harvest Experience Days at Domaine Chapelle
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All week, the Gourmet Odyssey team anxiously monitored the weather forecast as Jean-Franois, the winemaker at Domaine Chapelle, was predicting rain for the weekend. In the end, the wet conditions didn't dampen the spirits, and we had a great group who were fully motivated to participate in the harvest. Those lucky enough to have chosen the Monday even saw some sunshine!
Each morning we welcomed the adoptive owners of vines in the "Clos des Cornires" vineyard. After a coffee and a short introduction to the winery, we set off to the vineyard. With a few explanations from Jean-Franois and plenty of good humour, we set about harvesting the grapes.
We then followed the grapes to the reception hall to sort the grapes and track their journey into the vats.
Whilst some got stuck in around the sorting table, secateurs in hand, under the instruction of Yannick, the Technical Director, others watched the grapes climb the conveyor belt and fall into the vat. Jean-Franois talked us through the first stages of fermentation and how the grape juice will gradually transform into wine.
After a busy morning, it was time to taste some of the estate's wines, accompanied by one of the local specialties, gougres, before sitting down to lunch in the harvesters' refectory. The conversation, food and wine flowed, and it was difficult to get going again afterwards!
The days finished with a visit of the cellar, an impressive labyrinth of barrels and bottles.
Comments
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It's a truly unique experience with the cherry on the cake being the winemaker with excellent narrative skills and very attentive Gourmet Odyssey Team. We wish you a long and successful future...
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A great day thanks to Mark and Jean-François who are both absolutely passionate about wine.
A moment spent far from everything and going back to the city in the evening was difficult after such a wonderful change of scenary.
Thanks to Gourmet Odyssey and all of the team at Domaine Chapelle for their kindness and for being so available.
Kind regards
Ana -
Thanks for this really great day.
All the best
C & J-F M
Envoyé le Lundi 14 October 2013 by Laurent