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Domaine Famille Picard is back at at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2022 to promote its wines from the Côte Chalonnaise and Côte de Beaune. The Domaine Famille Picard was founded in 1951 by Louis Félix Picard, then owner of 2 hectares of vines. Over the years, his son Michel has built a family winery…

Château Grand Boise is putting forward its Château range in Red, White and Rosé, at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2022, as well as their cuvée 'parcellaire' named 1610 in honour of the year when it was established. The château's director Ana Sofia Simonet explains: "The first vines at Château Grand Boise were planted to…

Wine merchants La Boisseraie have been distributing Enira since La Bessa Valley Winery, located 150 kilometres south-east of Bulgaria's capital Sofia, was founded There were no vines when renowned winemaker Stephan Von Neipperg and Dr Karl-Heinz Hauptmann purchased the land in 2001 from around 800 residents near the village of Ognianovo. It now boasts 140…

By Rodolphe Lameyse, Vinexposium, CEO Good morning everybody, and welcome to those of you who are joining us on day 2 of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris. Yesterday was a special moment, when for the first time in two years, we finally came face-to-face once again. And the good news is, yesterday was just the…

Directeur général, Xavier Migeot, talks about the brand's modern approach to storytelling The négociant's new image, being presented at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris, is designed to reflects Bordeaux’s organic transition. You recently announced your new strategy and image. Tell us more...It’s not a new strategy, but simply a different way of telling the story…

This year’s edition of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris kicked-off yesterday morning with a strong joint message about the wine and spirits industry's courage and solidarity. The official opening ceremony, presented by Vinexposium's CEO Rodolphe Lameyse and attended by the French Minister of Agriculture and Food Julien Denormandie, brought organisers and key players from across…

ADVERTORIAL This red wine, in Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP, named after the owner’s second granddaughter, combines three grape varieties, including 60% Grenache Noir, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Syrah. These are harvested by hand in the early hours of the morning, before being sorted, not once but twice, and carried to the château's recently completed cellar,…

Where strong vines and homegrown organic produce meet ADVERTORIAL La Commanderie de Peyrassol, located on the slopes of the Massif des Maures, stretches across 850 hectares, of which 92 are vines dedicated to making 'Provence wines' in all three colours. Since taking over the reins in 2001, Phillipe Austruy has rejuvenated the domain, tapping into…

Journalist Richard Siddle, co-founder of www.The-Buyer.net, has 15 years' experience of covering the wine and spirits sectors. He has told us about the goals of his visit to Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2022 and what he sees as the issues facing the wine industry during a time of profound change. What are you looking…

Canada's French-speaking province has seen explosive growth in microdistilleries over the past five years as gins, vodkas, brandies and other spirits spark interest. We spoke to Geneviève Laforest, development agent for the Union Québécoise des Microdistilleries (UQMD), who is giving a masterclass today. What is the history of Quebec's microdistilleries?It's really a very young industry.…

Ólafsson Gin uses Iceland's botanicals to create its distinctive flavour. But this is just the start, with more products set to launch as Eyland Spirits expands sales across the globe. Just two years after it was launched, Ólafsson Gin from Iceland's Eyland Spirits has already firmly established itself as a favourite in its home country…

The renowned Austrian distillery has won countless awards for its wide range of spirits, which are available in multiple flavours. Distillery Krauss has come a very long way since it was launched in a garage in Austria, having become a multiple award-winning company of global renown.A full range of Distillery Krauss's beautifully presented gins, vodkas,…

ADVERTORIAL Domaines Francis Abécassis is releasing 10,000 bottles of its new limited edition ABK6 Reserve Artist Collection n°3 for the international market exclusively at Paris Wine and Vinexpo Paris 2022.  Unveiled at a private event on the estate last October, the bottle’s label and gift box have been specially designed by local artist Sylvain Piget,…

Domaine Du Gros Pata, a family domaine with 30 hectares of vines, is putting forward its cuvée Lucas, named after the 6th generation of wine makers, which as owner Sabine Garagnon says, is currently in training. Lucas, her 15-year-old son, came up with the idea of putting the Syrah - Grenache cuvée into French oak…

Domaine De Cabasse, located in the picturesque village of Seguret, is putting forward two of its cuvées, Marguerite and Jucunditas - Latin for the joy of life. Winemaker and owner Benoit Baudry says: “It’s fantastic to be able to see people face-to-face once again. Wine without people makes no sense, so we’re really happy to…

Prosecco has recently been enjoying bumper sales, with exports to several countries - including France - having grown rapidly. The Consorzio di Tutela del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG is presenting sparkling wines from the celebrated production zone of Prosecco at this year’s Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris. It is particularly appropriate that the consortium…

The Off by Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris is THE definitive list of partner bars across the city of lights. Take the time to drop by one or two – and get into the right mood for the show! FULGURANCES - L'ENTREPÔTFulgurances l'Entrepôt, an incubator for chefs, welcomes the rising stars of 'cuisine'. Chef Sophie…

What a pleasure it is to see everyone together for the first time in two years. We've got no less than 2,800 exhibitors here today, so please take full advantage of the wonderful events that we have organised for you.  Why not start by exploring the next generation of winemakers at La Nouvelle Vague in…

A symbolic year for Château Malescasse, marking 10 years since Philippe Austruy took over this reputable Haut Médoc domain ADVERTORIAL His nephew, managing director, Alban Cacaret, looks back at a decade dedicated to giving Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel the praise it deserves. “My uncle stumbled upon Château Malescasse by a stroke of luck”, Alban recalls. “Even…