Market and Mazuc

Today was the second consecutive market day in Moissac. Some of the same vendors were present, but there were many different ones, including the olive guy that we had heard about (see yesterday's entry). So at Sunday's market we were able to stock up on olives (required lunch fare), buy some more of the wonderful local plums and prunes for snacking, get today's lunch cheese (more cabecou!), a Côtes du Frontonnais wine (Château Montauriol 2002, which is relatively near), and a few other odds and sods. Back to 'our' local boulangerie for bread (ciabatta today), which was also required for lunch.

Then, another hike (much shorter than yesterday, but much steeper) to the top of the small mountain overlooking Moissac which provides some wonderful views. Unfortunately, the day had begun to turn muggy, which made the conditions for photography less than optimal. The photograph (below) shows part of Moissac looking SSE. The large building in the upper left is our hotel, which is a converted mill (parts of which date from 1474). The bridge in the upper right (over le Tarn), is le pont Napoléon, built in the early 19th century. A sudden downpour found us making a rapid descent (we did have our umbrella), taking refuge in a former Carmelite convent, where we had our lunch.

In the afternoon we made our first winery visit, driving about an hour east of Moissac to Domaine de Mazuc, which is just north of Puylaroque. We met Mme Carles, who was very nice. We spoke with her for some time and bought two bottles of their award-winning 2002 vintage (for 3,10€).

Dinner at the Brasserie au Bureau again: Steve with an omelette aux cêpes; Susan with salade aux quatres saveurs (foie gras, magret grillé, chasselas, cabecou); accompanied by a tasty Côtes du Frontannais (Le Roc 2002). The weather today was 2.0 (barely).


Overlooking Moissac


The tasting room at Domaine de Mazuc


Tonight's wine