The Dordogne Valley, that is. I took this photo from up at the Château de Monbazillac, so I'm assuming those vineyards produce grapes that go into Monbazillac wines. I'm also assuming that complex of buildings in the foreground is a winery.
Vineyards near Monbazillac. I tried to identify the winery on Google maps with no luck. Digitized color slide, 1989.
Monbazillac wines are, from what I read, blends of mostly three grapes: muscadelle, sauvignon, and semillon. Other grape varieties (chenin being one) are permitted in smaller quantities.
So many beautiful vintage shots.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed my time in the Dordogne :) Just one visit, actually, but it was great.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mitchell. This could be a photo from the 1950’s. Beautiful.
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Another picture I could enjoy each day in my home. Have you considered obtaining a drone for aerial shots? You identified how you created this photo, but at first I was thinking maybe it was from a drone
ReplyDeletemitch, it's nice to see them again, especially since I haven't been anywhere to take new ones. Hopefully that will change before too long.
ReplyDeletejudy, we spent some time around Sarlat back in 2006, but I haven't been back to Bergerac since '89.
bettyann, it wouldn't have been me taking it! LOL
mary, no, I haven't thought about a drone. More tech stuff to be confused by!
what grapes to grow and which ones to scrap must be a fascinating endeavor for the grower
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