This château is just outside of Vouvray on the Loire River. It was built in the late fifteenth century, partially destroyed by fire during the revolution, and remodeled in the twentieth century. The property includes about 130 hectares (over 300 acres) of vineyards and its winery produces the full range of Vouvray wines, most of which are made with 100% chenin grapes.
The Château de Moncontour overlooks the Loire River at Vouvray. Scanned color slide, October 2000.
The wind is gusting here this morning, but there is little, if any, rain at the moment. The temperature is a mild 14ºC (57ºF), but the weather people are predicting a freeze for Friday (Christmas) morning.
I think you meant to say "the temperature is a bone-chilling 14°C (57°F), since it's currently an invigorating 17°C (63°F) here.
ReplyDeleteLooks like your birthday dinner was another delicious steak au poivre -- have a great year!
ReplyDeleteIt’s much too cold here in Florida at 11 C (52 F). Looking forward to another year of your beautiful photos, Walt. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Walt. From today forward, the days get longer so things are looking up. Have a great 2021.
ReplyDeleteHere in Virginia it was 36 F this morning. So a wee bit colder than you. For Christmas day the low is predicted to be 19 F, but alas, no snow.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday, Walt. I love the colors in this photo- very peaceful.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Walt! Another steak au poivre. Lucky you! Hope this next year brings you all you wish for!
ReplyDeleteI too wish you many happy returns!
ReplyDelete14C is considered quite cold around these parts
As for this building - I believe I have seen it - on wine labels of all places!
mitch, oh, um, yeah. That.
ReplyDeletejudy, it was, and thanks!
bettyann, :)
bob, thanks. And a Happy New Year to you and Norma!
michael, we won't likely see snow, either. Maybe in February.
evelyn, thank you!
mary, another year is always a good thing.
michael, thank you! They do make wine there. Did you have some?