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Vinexpo news : A lot of novelties !

Vinexpo news : A lot of novelties !

Vinexpo news : A lot of novelties !   After the launch of a New York Edition the Vinexpo Group reveals new dates for the next Bordeaux exhibition. It also announces the launch of a new event in Paris in 2020 as part of the Group’s ongoing expansion strategy. “For over thirty years, the Vinexpo brand…

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Château Margaux 2015 comes in commemorative and unique bottle

Château Margaux 2015 comes in commemorative and unique bottle

Château Margaux 2015 comes in commemorative and unique bottle To honors Paul Pontallier Château Margaux launches an exceptional packaging    For the first time in its history, and for this year only, Château Margaux has created a special bottle for its 2015 Grand Vin, which is “exceptional” in many ways. This wine is included…

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157th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction

157th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction

157th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction “A new Cuvée, a great quality and more wines for this 157th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction“   The 2017 Vintage will offer to buy 787 barrels called pieces, 630 pièces of red wine and 157 pièces of white wine. There will be 50 different cuvées at the wine…

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Napa, Sonoma County Wineries hit hard by raging wildfires

Napa, Sonoma County Wineries hit hard by raging wildfires

Napa, Sonoma County Wineries hit hard by raging wildfires Several vineyards and wineries destroyed in massive wildfires devastating the north of California.   The North of California has affected by one of the worst fires in its history. The fire which benefits from a strong wind has difficulty to be stopped by firefighters. In addition…

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A new Champagne space on the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2017

A new Champagne space on the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2017

HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2017, 1,000+ Exhibitors of Exquisite Wines   The HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Wine & Spirits Fair) presents its 10th edition on 9-11 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Over 1,000 exhibitors are expected to join the fair this year and…

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Four Saint-Emilion Vineyards have been sold in the same Week !

Four Saint-Emilion Vineyards have been sold in the same Week !

Four Saint-Emilion Vineyards have been sold in the same Week !     The 2017 summer time will be synonymous with major deals in Saint-Emilion. Indeed even if the Bordeaux vineyard is accustomed to Châteaux sales news the last week was rich in deals! Clos la Madeleine and Chateau Magnan La Gaffelière … The Moueix family, by…

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The London Wine Fair is coming back!

The London Wine Fair is coming back!

The London Wine Fair is coming back! The famous London wine fair is coming back for a 37th edition. Like every years, it will takes place at Kensington Olympia London, from 22th to 24th May 2017.      Created in 1981, the London Wine Fair has been completely redesigned in 2014 to better respond to a…

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A new president for the Pessac-Leognan appellation

A new president for the Pessac-Leognan appellation

A new president for the Pessac-Leognan appellation After 12 years as the Pessac-Leognan Wine Syndicat president, Laurent Cogombes is replaced by Philibert Perrin. Born in September 1987, the Pessac-leognan communal appellation will celebrate 30 years this year. This birthday is marked by an important event, a new president election this May 4th, now represented by…

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Raimonds Tomson is crowned best sommelier of Europe 2017 !

Raimonds Tomson is crowned best sommelier of Europe 2017 !

Raimonds Tomson is crowned best sommelier of Europe 2017! The 14th “Best Sommelier of Europe” contest took place in Vienna (Austria) and closed its doors last night with the winner announcement, the Latvian Raimonds Tomson, who offers this title to Eastern Europe for the first time. Since 2007, the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) organize, every 3 years, in…

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Frost hits French vineyards: Bourgogne, Champagne, Alsace, Bordeaux…

Frost hits French vineyards: Bourgogne, Champagne, Alsace, Bordeaux…

Frost hits French vineyards: Bourgogne, Champagne, Alsace, Bordeaux, Jura…   Since a few days, a cold snap threatens French vines   Two nights around -5° in the Champagne vineyard have resulted in the loss of 85% of buds. On April 20, temperatures have reached -9° in some areas, and other frosty nights are planned for the…

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