I am so pleased that you have been able to find Virginie again. The winetasting we did with her was not only very informative but lots of fun.
I must get up to the Cathedral next time I stay at Closerie Falaiseau so that I can see that amazing few.
I have been told that Tours cathedral stained glass windows were saved in the same way and rival Chartres in quality and completeness. One of Tours best kept secrets I think.
Too late now for your friends, but for future visits of Vouvray moelleux lovers, I can highly recommend the Chateau Gaudrelle Réserve Speciale. I took a bottle to a friend only the other day. I’ll introduce you to the team at Chateau Gaudrelle one day if you like.
Fraussie
November 2nd, 2012 at 1:13 am
Yes, I’ve seen the Tours Cathedral, and the stained glass windows are very beautiful. However, Chartres is one of my favourites, not only for its glorious blue, but also for its other features, particularly its fabulous carved choir screen. I also am the very proud owner of a small lead-light window containing a blue cabochon from one of the stained-glass windows in Chartres cathedral which the previous owner bought when some of the windows were taken down for renovation!
Thank you for the offer to introduce me to the team at Chateau Gaudrelle. I should love to meet them.
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I am so pleased that you have been able to find Virginie again. The winetasting we did with her was not only very informative but lots of fun.
I must get up to the Cathedral next time I stay at Closerie Falaiseau so that I can see that amazing few.
I have been told that Tours cathedral stained glass windows were saved in the same way and rival Chartres in quality and completeness. One of Tours best kept secrets I think.
Too late now for your friends, but for future visits of Vouvray moelleux lovers, I can highly recommend the Chateau Gaudrelle Réserve Speciale. I took a bottle to a friend only the other day. I’ll introduce you to the team at Chateau Gaudrelle one day if you like.
Yes, I’ve seen the Tours Cathedral, and the stained glass windows are very beautiful. However, Chartres is one of my favourites, not only for its glorious blue, but also for its other features, particularly its fabulous carved choir screen. I also am the very proud owner of a small lead-light window containing a blue cabochon from one of the stained-glass windows in Chartres cathedral which the previous owner bought when some of the windows were taken down for renovation!
Thank you for the offer to introduce me to the team at Chateau Gaudrelle. I should love to meet them.
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