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Inauguration of the « Bordeaux La Cité du Vin » « Bordeaux La Cité du Vin », a unique place dedicated to the world of wine and its culture « La Cité du Vin will be my Guggenheim. I mean besides its aesthetics, contemporary and original architecture, it is also an economic development tool. It was ironic…
Château Palmer: Sotheby’s presents an exceptional wine auction Sotheby’s presents the first-ever auction entirely dedicated to the Château Palmer On June 4th, the first-ever auction entirely dedicated to Château Palmer will be organised by Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. This exceptional auction will be the perfect opportunity for collectors and friends of the estate to…
Château Clos de Sarpe, winner of the
15th Saint-Emilion Grands Crus Classés challenge 12 years ago, for the first time the Saint-Emilion Grands Crus Classés Challenge was organised outside Europe. On May the 25th, for the sixth time, this challenge was held at Vinexpo Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong. Organized by the Saint-Emilion Wine Council,…
The Sainte-Foy Bordeaux appellation incorporates the “Union des Côtes de Bordeaux” On Thursday, April 28, 2016, the General Assembly of Côtes de Bordeaux’ winemakers has approved unanimously the integration of the Sainte-Foy Bordeaux appellation in the “Union des Côtes de Bordeaux“. A historical event! For the first time in its history, the Union…
Jon Arvid Rosengren, the Best Sommelier of the World 2016 at Vinexpo Hong Kong Jon Arvid Rosengren, the Best Sommelier of the World 2016 Jon, will be presenting the Vinexpo Challenge at Vinexpo Hong Kong 2016 Vinexpo will be the first big international event in which Jon Arvid Rosengren, nominated on April 19,…
VINEXPO HONG KONG: an Asian edition that is full of promises, events and dynamism The 7th edition of Vinexpo Hong Kong is taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 24 to 26 May. 1,300 international exhibitors from more than 35 producing countries will be converging on Hong Kong to…
The Institut Paul Bocuse will launch its gourmet getaways: “Art de vivre by Institut Paul Bocuse“ As the international ambassador of gastronomy and hospitality, the Institut Paul Bocuse is inviting gourmets from around the world to live a unique experience and learn the secrets of French cuisine, pastry and sommellerie. They have designed…
Château Margaux CEO Paul Pontallier dies This March 28, 2016, Paul Pontallier, CEO of Château Margaux (1er Grand Cru Classé at Margaux) died. He was born in Bordeaux in April 22, 1956. He studied at the National Institute of Agronomy of Paris Grignon. Later he specialized in Viticulture and Oenology at the Montpellier…
Top Figures for ProWein 2016, a Great success! The success of ProWein continues unabated. Once again, from 13 to 15 March 2016 more exhibitors and visitors from throughout the world came to the leading international fair for wines and spirits in Düsseldorf. Over 55,000 trade visitors came here to gather information at the stands of…
ProWein 2016, an edition full of promise ! The edition ProWein 2016 will be held on 13, 14 and 15 March 2016 in Düsseldorf (Germany). During the three exhibition days more than 52,000 visitors from around the world are expected at this trade show. More than 6,000 exhibitors from 57 countries will be present…
Inauguration of the « Bordeaux La Cité du Vin » « Bordeaux La Cité du Vin », a unique place dedicated to the world of wine and its culture « La Cité du Vin will be my Guggenheim. I mean besides its aesthetics, contemporary and original architecture, it is also an economic development tool. It was ironic…
Château Palmer: Sotheby’s presents an exceptional wine auction Sotheby’s presents the first-ever auction entirely dedicated to the Château Palmer On June 4th, the first-ever auction entirely dedicated to Château Palmer will be organised by Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. This exceptional auction will be the perfect opportunity for collectors and friends of the estate to…
Château Clos de Sarpe, winner of the 15th Saint-Emilion Grands Crus Classés challenge 12 years ago, for the first time the Saint-Emilion Grands Crus Classés Challenge was organised outside Europe. On May the 25th, for the sixth time, this challenge was held at Vinexpo Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong. Organized by the Saint-Emilion Wine Council,…
The Sainte-Foy Bordeaux appellation incorporates the “Union des Côtes de Bordeaux” On Thursday, April 28, 2016, the General Assembly of Côtes de Bordeaux’ winemakers has approved unanimously the integration of the Sainte-Foy Bordeaux appellation in the “Union des Côtes de Bordeaux“. A historical event! For the first time in its history, the Union…
Jon Arvid Rosengren, the Best Sommelier of the World 2016 at Vinexpo Hong Kong Jon Arvid Rosengren, the Best Sommelier of the World 2016 Jon, will be presenting the Vinexpo Challenge at Vinexpo Hong Kong 2016 Vinexpo will be the first big international event in which Jon Arvid Rosengren, nominated on April 19,…
VINEXPO HONG KONG: an Asian edition that is full of promises, events and dynamism The 7th edition of Vinexpo Hong Kong is taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 24 to 26 May. 1,300 international exhibitors from more than 35 producing countries will be converging on Hong Kong to…
The Institut Paul Bocuse will launch its gourmet getaways: “Art de vivre by Institut Paul Bocuse“ As the international ambassador of gastronomy and hospitality, the Institut Paul Bocuse is inviting gourmets from around the world to live a unique experience and learn the secrets of French cuisine, pastry and sommellerie. They have designed…
Château Margaux CEO Paul Pontallier dies This March 28, 2016, Paul Pontallier, CEO of Château Margaux (1er Grand Cru Classé at Margaux) died. He was born in Bordeaux in April 22, 1956. He studied at the National Institute of Agronomy of Paris Grignon. Later he specialized in Viticulture and Oenology at the Montpellier…
Top Figures for ProWein 2016, a Great success! The success of ProWein continues unabated. Once again, from 13 to 15 March 2016 more exhibitors and visitors from throughout the world came to the leading international fair for wines and spirits in Düsseldorf. Over 55,000 trade visitors came here to gather information at the stands of…
ProWein 2016, an edition full of promise ! The edition ProWein 2016 will be held on 13, 14 and 15 March 2016 in Düsseldorf (Germany). During the three exhibition days more than 52,000 visitors from around the world are expected at this trade show. More than 6,000 exhibitors from 57 countries will be present…