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IDENTITY<br />
DIVERSITY<br />
2010 - 2011<br />
AUTHENTICITY<br />
What’s <strong>miss<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>your</strong> <strong>portfolio</strong>?<br />
F R E N C H W I N E S Page 1
French W<strong>in</strong>es…<br />
Discover what’s on offer<br />
The UK w<strong>in</strong>e market holds significant opportunities for the large variety and diversity of the French w<strong>in</strong>e offer. Yet, it is<br />
currently a difficult and competitive market to break <strong>in</strong>to.<br />
The aim of the French Trade Commission is to assist trade development between France and the UK by offer<strong>in</strong>g different<br />
types of services to French w<strong>in</strong>e producers look<strong>in</strong>g to export <strong>in</strong>to the UK market. These <strong>in</strong>clude B2B events <strong>in</strong> the form of<br />
themed w<strong>in</strong>e tast<strong>in</strong>gs, sem<strong>in</strong>ars and discussion days.<br />
We are also here to facilitate bus<strong>in</strong>ess opportunities and revive the connection between British consumers and French<br />
w<strong>in</strong>e and as such, we are pleased to send you this new catalogue list<strong>in</strong>g 20 French w<strong>in</strong>e producers from various regions<br />
of France, all of whom are look<strong>in</strong>g for representation <strong>in</strong> the UK.<br />
You will f<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong> this catalogue a new approach to put you <strong>in</strong> touch seamlessly with these expand<strong>in</strong>g companies, with a<br />
two pages profile on each w<strong>in</strong>e-grower detail<strong>in</strong>g their range, their rewards, with further specific <strong>in</strong>formation on one<br />
particular w<strong>in</strong>e they have chosen to put <strong>in</strong> the spotlight. We have also <strong>in</strong>cluded at the end of the catalogue a full <strong>in</strong>dex<br />
list<strong>in</strong>g all the w<strong>in</strong>es available <strong>in</strong> this catalogue.<br />
Eight different produc<strong>in</strong>g w<strong>in</strong>e regions have been def<strong>in</strong>ed as follows:<br />
- Alsace<br />
- Beaujolais<br />
- Bordeaux<br />
- Burgundy<br />
- Loire<br />
- Provence<br />
- Rhône<br />
- South West<br />
And two regions produc<strong>in</strong>g spirits:<br />
- Armagnac<br />
- Cognac<br />
Should you be <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> obta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g more <strong>in</strong>formation or samples from any of the companies, please let us know.<br />
Alternatively, you can contact them directly, but please do keep us <strong>in</strong>formed of any developments. These companies<br />
would welcome any feedback on their products to assist <strong>in</strong> the development of their export strategy.<br />
We hope this may be of <strong>in</strong>terest and will be <strong>in</strong> touch <strong>in</strong> a couple of weeks for <strong>your</strong> thoughts, which we will then feedback<br />
to these producers.<br />
Lysanne DESROCHES<br />
Trade adviser<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e & spirits department<br />
Food Sector<br />
Tel: +44 (0)207 024 3656<br />
Fax: +44 (0)207 024 3669<br />
lysanne.desroches@ubifrance.fr<br />
French Trade Commission<br />
<strong>UBIFRANCE</strong> London<br />
Haymarket House<br />
28-29 Haymarket<br />
London<br />
SW1Y 4SP<br />
Pandora MISTRY<br />
Trade adviser<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e & spirits<br />
Food Sector<br />
Tel: +44 (0)207 024 3661<br />
Fax: +44 (0)207 024 3669<br />
pandora.mistry@ubifrance.fr<br />
Design & Edition:<br />
Lucie BUISSON<br />
Lysanne DESROCHES<br />
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INDEX<br />
ALSACE .................................................................................................................................................... 4<br />
CAVE DE KIENTZHEIM - KAYSERSBERG ................................................................................................ 5<br />
BEAUJOLAIS ............................................................................................................................................. 7<br />
CHÂTEAU DE BLACERET ROY ............................................................................................................... 8<br />
BORDEAUX ............................................................................................................................................ 10<br />
CHÂTEAU CASTERA ............................................................................................................................ 11<br />
DOMAINE DE VALMENGAUX ............................................................................................................. 13<br />
UNIVITIS GROUP ................................................................................................................................ 15<br />
CHÂTEAU ROQUEFORT ...................................................................................................................... 17<br />
BURGUNDY ........................................................................................................................................... 19<br />
DUFOULEUR FRERES .......................................................................................................................... 20<br />
DOMAINE J.COLLET & FILS ................................................................................................................ 22<br />
LOIRE VALLEY ........................................................................................................................................ 24<br />
DOMAINE DE FLINES ......................................................................................................................... 25<br />
DOMAINE MAISON PÈRE & FILS ........................................................................................................ 27<br />
DOMAINE DE ROCHEVILLE ................................................................................................................ 29<br />
VIGNOBLE RÉTHORÉ DAVY ................................................................................................................ 31<br />
PROVENCE ............................................................................................................................................. 33<br />
DOMAINE DE BRIGUE ........................................................................................................................ 34<br />
RHÔNE VALLEY ...................................................................................................................................... 36<br />
CHÂTEAU DE ROZIER ......................................................................................................................... 37<br />
DOMAINE DE LA BRUNELY ................................................................................................................ 39<br />
DOMAINE LES ONDINES .................................................................................................................... 41<br />
SOUTH WEST ......................................................................................................................................... 43<br />
CHÂTEAU VARI ................................................................................................................................... 44<br />
CHÂTEAU LÉCUSSE ............................................................................................................................ 46<br />
ARMAGNAC ........................................................................................................................................... 48<br />
DOMAINE D’ESPERANCE ................................................................................................................... 49<br />
COGNAC ................................................................................................................................................ 51<br />
ABK6 .................................................................................................................................................. 52<br />
WINE LIST .............................................................................................................................................. 54<br />
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IND<br />
Alsace<br />
With<strong>in</strong> the region itself, Alsace offers many<br />
different soils and v<strong>in</strong>eyards sites, sheltered by<br />
the Vosges Mounta<strong>in</strong>s. First lieu-dit promoted<br />
to Grand Cru status, the Cellar of Kientzheim-<br />
Kaysersberg excels at produc<strong>in</strong>g all the grape<br />
varieties of the Alsace region, provid<strong>in</strong>g to the<br />
nose and palate an impressive assortment of<br />
flavours.<br />
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The company<br />
ALSACE<br />
CAVE DE KIENTZHEIM - KAYSERSBERG<br />
Type of company Cooperative<br />
Region<br />
Alsace<br />
Grape varieties Red: P<strong>in</strong>ot noir ; White: Sylvaner, p<strong>in</strong>ot blanc, p<strong>in</strong>ot<br />
gris, riesl<strong>in</strong>g, gewurztram<strong>in</strong>er, muscat<br />
Appellation AOC Alsace<br />
Soil<br />
Clay, limestone, granite and gravel.<br />
Surface/ha 160 ha<br />
Volume/hl 12 000 hL<br />
Volume/Bottles 1 000 000 bottles<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Agriculture Raisonnée (use of susta<strong>in</strong>able methods)<br />
Distribution Supermarkets - restaurants – wholesalers – w<strong>in</strong>e<br />
merchants. (Export: 12%: Germany, Luxemburg,<br />
USA, Sweden, Belgium, Russia, Poland…)<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for Importers, distributors, agents <strong>in</strong> the UK<br />
2011 events V<strong>in</strong>expo (06/2011) & ProWe<strong>in</strong> (03/2011)<br />
Awards<br />
IWSC 2010, Riesl<strong>in</strong>g du monde 2009, P<strong>in</strong>ot gris du<br />
monde 2009, Gewurztram<strong>in</strong>er du monde 2009.<br />
Name<br />
of the product<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Jochen KELLER, Sales manager.<br />
Languages: English, German, French.<br />
Email: j.keller@cave-kaysersberg.com<br />
Tel: +33 389 47 13 19<br />
Fax: +33 389 47 34 38<br />
Address: Rue des vieux moul<strong>in</strong>s<br />
68240 KIENTZHEIM<br />
Website: www.cave-keysersberg.com<br />
Onl<strong>in</strong>e shop: http://boutique.cavekaysersberg.com<br />
Crémant (sparkl<strong>in</strong>g) Crémant(sparkl<strong>in</strong>g) Crémant (sparkl<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
Appellation AOC Alsace AOC Alsace AOC Alsace<br />
Blanc de blanc : 100% p<strong>in</strong>ot Blanc de noir : 100% p<strong>in</strong>ot noir<br />
Blend<br />
blanc<br />
100% p<strong>in</strong>ot noir<br />
Ex-cellar price 5,28€ 5,89€ 5,61€<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
At the apéritif, with<br />
deserts.<br />
At the apéritif, with<br />
deserts.<br />
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All the grape varieties of the Alsace region are<br />
represented at the Cellar of Kientzheim-Kaysersberg.<br />
The diversity of its soils shows to the nose and the<br />
palate an impressive assortment of flavours. S<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
1955, harvests have entirely been made manually.<br />
W<strong>in</strong>es such as Schlossberg (first Grand Cru of Alsace),<br />
Grands Crus Furstentum and Kaefferkopf are amongst<br />
the w<strong>in</strong>es that you can f<strong>in</strong>d at the Kaysersberg cellar or<br />
buy on the onl<strong>in</strong>e website.<br />
At the apéritif, with<br />
deserts.<br />
Name<br />
of the product<br />
Riesl<strong>in</strong>g Gewurztram<strong>in</strong>er Sylvaner Chasselas P<strong>in</strong>ot Blanc P<strong>in</strong>ot Gris P<strong>in</strong>ot Noir<br />
Appellation AOC Alsace AOC Alsace AOC Alsace AOC Alsace AOC Alsace AOC Alsace AOC Alsace<br />
100%<br />
100%<br />
100% 100% Auxerrois and 100% 100%<br />
Blend<br />
riesl<strong>in</strong>g gewurztram<strong>in</strong>er sylvaner chasselas p<strong>in</strong>ot blanc p<strong>in</strong>ot gris p<strong>in</strong>ot noir<br />
Ex-cellar<br />
price<br />
Food<br />
match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
3,58€ to<br />
16,45€<br />
With seafood<br />
and fishes.<br />
4,46€ to 18,65€<br />
With foie gras and<br />
deserts.<br />
3,25€ -<br />
3,47€<br />
With<br />
seafood.<br />
3,30€ 3,47€<br />
With<br />
seafood and<br />
quiches.<br />
With roasted<br />
white meats<br />
and grilled<br />
fishes.<br />
4,29€ to<br />
8,80€<br />
With foie<br />
gras, white<br />
meat and<br />
game.<br />
4,13€ to<br />
8,80€<br />
With red<br />
meat, game<br />
and cheeses.<br />
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Focus on…RIESLING SCHLOSSBERG<br />
Schlossberg Grand-Cru was the first lieu-dit ranked as Grand cru <strong>in</strong> the Alsace region.<br />
It stretches on a hillside en terrasses with a south exposure l<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g Kientzheim to Kaysersberg,<br />
famous from its soil made of granitic rocks and sandy-loam soil.<br />
Appellation: AOC GRAND CRU SCHLOSSBERG<br />
Town: Kientzheim<br />
Grapes: Riesl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Maturation: Long maturation for 12 months on dregs<br />
Total production: 600 hl<br />
Ex-cellar price: 6,71€ (75cl) – 3,80€ (37,5cl)<br />
Cellar potential: 5 to 10 years<br />
Awards:<br />
IWSC 2010 Silver medal<br />
2 stars <strong>in</strong> Hachette Guide 2011<br />
90/100 <strong>in</strong> Gilbert & Gaillard Guide<br />
Alcohol: 12.5% vol<br />
Acidity: 4.80 g/L<br />
Food Match<strong>in</strong>g: Goes perfectly well with fishes cooked <strong>in</strong><br />
sauces, iodized seafood but also on its own for the Apéritif.<br />
Ideal serv<strong>in</strong>g temperature: 10°-12°c<br />
“A beautiful shimmer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>tense<br />
gold colour. This great w<strong>in</strong>e gives a first nose on smoked and fruity notes. Then, the nose opens up on <strong>in</strong>tense<br />
aromas of summer flowers with a beautiful depth.<br />
As would imply its nose, the palate is full, the attack is large and the structure of a great regularity.<br />
A long f<strong>in</strong>ish is embellished by a h<strong>in</strong>t of lemon and bergamot.<br />
A great « v<strong>in</strong> de garde ».”<br />
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Beaujolais<br />
The gamay grape reigns <strong>in</strong> the<br />
picturesque w<strong>in</strong>e grow<strong>in</strong>g area of<br />
Beaujolais <strong>in</strong> the north-west of Lyon.<br />
Granite, sandy soils and uncrushed berries<br />
largely fermented <strong>in</strong> carbonic maceration<br />
give Beaujolais its characteristic juic<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />
Set around the foot of Mont Brouilly,<br />
Château de Blaceret Roy is a familyowned<br />
estate whose oldest build<strong>in</strong>gs date<br />
from 1684, spread<strong>in</strong>g ever 30 hectares <strong>in</strong><br />
the heart of Beaujolais region.<br />
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Name of the<br />
product<br />
Beaujolais Blanc<br />
Confrérie des<br />
Canard<strong>in</strong>s<br />
Beaujolais Rosé<br />
Beaujolais-Villages<br />
Nouveau<br />
Cuvée à l’Ancienne<br />
Cuvée Sélection<br />
Bourgogne Blanc<br />
Appellation Blend Ex-cellar<br />
price<br />
AOC<br />
Beaujolais<br />
AOC<br />
Beaujolais-<br />
Villages<br />
AOC<br />
Beaujolais<br />
Rosé<br />
AOC<br />
Beaujolais-<br />
Villages<br />
AOC<br />
Beaujolais-<br />
Villages<br />
AOC<br />
Beaujolais<br />
AOC<br />
Bourgogne<br />
Blanc<br />
100%<br />
Chardonnay<br />
100%<br />
Chardonnay<br />
100%<br />
Gamay<br />
100%<br />
Gamay<br />
100%<br />
Gamay<br />
100%<br />
Gamay<br />
100%<br />
Chardonnay<br />
Cuvée Vieilles Vignes AOC Brouilly 100%<br />
Gamay<br />
Brut de Blaceret Roy<br />
Chiroubles<br />
White :<br />
100%<br />
Chardonnay<br />
AOC<br />
Chiroubles<br />
Red Rosé:<br />
100%<br />
Gamay<br />
100%<br />
Gamay<br />
Fleurie AOC Fleurie 100%<br />
Gamay<br />
Douceur de Rose 100%<br />
Gamay<br />
I Love You 100%<br />
Gamay<br />
BEAUJOLAIS<br />
CHÂTEAU DE BLACERET ROY<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
2,95 € Starters, savoury<br />
pastries, fish and<br />
cheese or as an<br />
aperitif<br />
2,90 € Red meat, game and<br />
cheese<br />
2,45 € Summer dishes, with<br />
desserts or as an<br />
aperitif<br />
2,65 € Cooked meal, cheese<br />
or delicatessen<br />
2,65 € Red meat, game and<br />
cheese<br />
2,50 € Starters, delicatessen<br />
meats or cheese<br />
3,98 € Fish, cheese, dessert<br />
as well as be<strong>in</strong>g great<br />
as an aperitif<br />
4,09 € Red meat and cheese<br />
4,75 € Apéritif<br />
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The great diversity of terroir at Château de<br />
Blaceret Roy allows them to produce a full<br />
range of w<strong>in</strong>es, each with its own personality,<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g two grape varieties: gamay and<br />
chardonnay. Each year confers its own<br />
orig<strong>in</strong>ality and characteristics on the w<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
This, comb<strong>in</strong>ed with their know-how has<br />
contributed to the reputation of the Château’s w<strong>in</strong>es which are v<strong>in</strong>ified us<strong>in</strong>g<br />
grapes from century-old v<strong>in</strong>es. They are all made and bottled <strong>in</strong> the Château<br />
cellars. Every day Thierry Canard repeats the age-old gestures necessary to br<strong>in</strong>g<br />
about and nurture elegant, thoroughbred w<strong>in</strong>es while respect<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
environment and ref<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g his use of <strong>in</strong>tegrated v<strong>in</strong>e grow<strong>in</strong>g and w<strong>in</strong>e mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
techniques.<br />
4,35 € Red meat, game and<br />
cheese<br />
5,05 € Red meat and<br />
matured cheeses<br />
3,29 € Apéritif or dessert<br />
w<strong>in</strong>e<br />
4,75 € Dr<strong>in</strong>k it as an aperitif<br />
or with dessert<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Thierry Canard<br />
Languages: French<br />
Email: thierry.canard@blaceretroy.fr<br />
Tel: +33 474 03 45 42<br />
Fax: +33 474 03 52 10<br />
Address: 69460, Sa<strong>in</strong>t Etienne des Oullières<br />
Website: www.blaceretroy.fr<br />
The company<br />
Type<br />
Region<br />
Grape varieties<br />
Appellation<br />
Soil<br />
Area/Ha<br />
Volume/Hl<br />
Volume/Bottles<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Distribution<br />
Awards<br />
Independent w<strong>in</strong>egrower<br />
Beaujolais<br />
Gamay & Chardonnay<br />
AOC Fleurie, Chiroubles,<br />
Brouilly, Beaujolais Villages,<br />
Beaujolais, Bourgogne Blanc.<br />
Clay, red gore soil, sandy,<br />
granitic and stony<br />
36 ha<br />
1 800 hl<br />
80 000 bottles<br />
Agriculture Raisonnée (use of<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able methods)<br />
50% export (Japan & Ch<strong>in</strong>a)<br />
V<strong>in</strong> de France 2011 (magaz<strong>in</strong>e)<br />
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Focus on… FLEURIE GRILLE MIDI<br />
Appellation: AOC FLEURIE<br />
Grapes: 100% Gamay<br />
Soil: P<strong>in</strong>k granite<br />
Harvest time: around 15 th September<br />
Alcohol : 12.8%<br />
Total production: 12 000 bottles<br />
Ex-VAT price: 5,05 €<br />
Cellar potential: 8 to 15 years<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g: This w<strong>in</strong>e makes an ideal match to red meat<br />
and matured cheese, round<strong>in</strong>g <strong>your</strong> meal off to perfection<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g notes<br />
Our Grille Midi is made us<strong>in</strong>g the grapes from old v<strong>in</strong>es.<br />
Every year, it br<strong>in</strong>gs you ripe fruit and spice aromas and<br />
flavours. Its personality is roasted and toasty, balanced and<br />
structured, with supple and flavourful tann<strong>in</strong>s.<br />
This is a garnet hued red that is a harmony of ripe fruit and<br />
spice. The heady attack awakens the taste-buds, leav<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
mouth filled with peony, violet and c<strong>in</strong>namon.<br />
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Bordeaux<br />
With some of the most celebrated v<strong>in</strong>eyards <strong>in</strong> the world,<br />
the appellation of Bordeaux provides excellent-value and<br />
most accessible w<strong>in</strong>es of this world-famous region.<br />
UniVitis Group <strong>in</strong>troduces Château les Vergnes, located<br />
next to the Porte du Périgord, one of the biggest v<strong>in</strong>eyard<br />
of the appellation certified as “agriculture raisonnée”, <strong>in</strong> the<br />
same ve<strong>in</strong> as Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Valmengaux, on its way to<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g certified as a fully organic produc<strong>in</strong>g estate. In<br />
Lugasson at Château Roquefort, the Bellanger family<br />
makes w<strong>in</strong>e with red fruit <strong>in</strong>fluences harmonized with h<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
of roast<strong>in</strong>g due to the age<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> oak barrels. F<strong>in</strong>ally, a<br />
mention to Château Castera, one of the oldest <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Médoc with one parcel still <strong>in</strong> production s<strong>in</strong>ce the<br />
beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of the century.<br />
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The company<br />
Type of company<br />
Region, location<br />
Grape varieties<br />
Appellation<br />
Soil<br />
Surface/ha<br />
Volume/hl<br />
Volume/Bottles<br />
Packag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Distribution<br />
Export<br />
Independent w<strong>in</strong>egrower<br />
Bordeaux, left bank, Médoc<br />
62% Merlot 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit<br />
verdot<br />
AOC Médoc<br />
60 % clay and limestone, 40% Pyrenean sand and rocks<br />
63 ha<br />
19000 hl<br />
250 000 bottles<br />
Cases of 6 or 12 bottles<br />
Agriculture Raisonnée (use of susta<strong>in</strong>able methods)<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e merchants, restaurants, supermarkets 65% (Germany,<br />
Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, USA, Japan, Thailand, Ch<strong>in</strong>a,<br />
Russia, Luxembourg, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea…)<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for An importer <strong>in</strong> the UK<br />
Awards « COMMENDED » - DECANTER 2010<br />
(Castera v<strong>in</strong>tage 2006 & 2007)<br />
BORDEAUX<br />
CHÂTEAU CASTERA<br />
The v<strong>in</strong>eyards of Château Castera have been known and renowned<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce the XIV century: it is one of the oldest <strong>in</strong> the Médoc. Thanks to<br />
meticulous care, very old French v<strong>in</strong>es have been preserved and one<br />
parcel still <strong>in</strong> production today dates from the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of the<br />
century. S<strong>in</strong>ce 1986, the new owners<br />
have cont<strong>in</strong>ued the restoration of the<br />
Château, the modernisation of the<br />
cellars and the renovation of the<br />
v<strong>in</strong>eyard.<br />
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Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Jean Pierre DARMUZEY, sales<br />
manager<br />
Languages: English<br />
Email: chateau@castera.fr<br />
Tel: +33(0)5 56 73 20 60<br />
Fax: +33(0)5 56 73 20 61<br />
Address: Chateau Castera<br />
33340 St Germa<strong>in</strong> d’Esteuil<br />
Website: www.chateau-castera.com<br />
Name<br />
of the product<br />
CHÂTEAU CASTERA<br />
CHÂTEAU BOURBON LA<br />
CHAPELLE<br />
Appellation AOC Médoc AOC Médoc<br />
Blend<br />
65% Merlot 25% cabernet<br />
sauvignon 5% Cabernet franc<br />
5% petit verdot<br />
70 % Cabernet<br />
sauvignon<br />
30% Merlot<br />
Ex-cellar price 6 € 3,50 €<br />
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Focus on… CHÂTEAU CASTERA 2006<br />
Appellation: AOC MÉDOC<br />
Town: St Germa<strong>in</strong> d’Esteuil<br />
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet<br />
Franc, Petit Verdot.<br />
Soil: clay and limestone<br />
Maturation: 100 % oak barrels<br />
Harvest time: 21/09 – 04/10<br />
Total production: 216 000 bottles<br />
Ex-cellar price: 6 €<br />
Cellar potential: 7/8 years<br />
Awards: DECANTER 2010 - COMMANDED<br />
“Nice dark red colour with dark purple<br />
gl<strong>in</strong>ts. The colour is shimmer<strong>in</strong>g and clear.<br />
The nose is warm, rich and generous.<br />
Notes of ripe red fruits (raspberry, cherry,<br />
redcurrant, blueberry) slowly evolv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
towards m<strong>in</strong>eral shades (fl<strong>in</strong>t) very slightly<br />
smoked. In the mouth, many aromas are<br />
evolv<strong>in</strong>g. Structure with tann<strong>in</strong> still a bit<br />
closed but of good quality. After air<strong>in</strong>g, we<br />
can f<strong>in</strong>d ripe grapes <strong>in</strong> the nose with toasted<br />
gl<strong>in</strong>ts (moka), soft spices (c<strong>in</strong>namon and<br />
liquorice).The f<strong>in</strong>ish is fruity, holds on well<br />
and ends on a nice vanilla note.”<br />
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BORDEAUX<br />
DOMAINE DE VALMENGAUX<br />
Beatrice and V<strong>in</strong>cent<br />
Rap<strong>in</strong>, owners of the<br />
estate s<strong>in</strong>ce 2000 have<br />
gradually extended the<br />
surface of the v<strong>in</strong>e from<br />
0.90 ha <strong>in</strong> 2002 to 5.4 ha.<br />
The new cuvée “La Dame de Onze Heure” is<br />
entirely organic and the rest of the estate is<br />
on its way to be<strong>in</strong>g certified as a fully organic<br />
produc<strong>in</strong>g estate.<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Béatrice and V<strong>in</strong>cent Rap<strong>in</strong><br />
Languages: English, French.<br />
Email: doma<strong>in</strong>edevalmengaux@wanadoo.fr<br />
Tel: +33 557 74 48 92<br />
Fax: +33 557 74 48 92<br />
Address: 8 Petit Gontey<br />
33330 St Emilion<br />
Website: www.valmengaux.com<br />
The company<br />
Type of company<br />
Region, location<br />
Grape varieties<br />
Appellation<br />
Soil<br />
Surface/ha<br />
Volume/hl<br />
Volume/Bottles<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Distribution<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for…<br />
2011 Events<br />
Recent awards<br />
Name of the<br />
product<br />
Independent w<strong>in</strong>egrower.<br />
Bordeaux, St Emilion<br />
Merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon<br />
AOC Bordeaux, St Emilion Grand cru<br />
Limestone and clay soils, sand on clay.<br />
5,4 ha (Valmengaux) and 1,22 ha (Dame de Onze<br />
Heures).<br />
200 hl (Valmengaux)<br />
23 000 bottles<br />
Underway of becom<strong>in</strong>g organic<br />
Restaurants and w<strong>in</strong>e merchants.<br />
(Export: 50%) Switzerland - Belgium - Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Germany - Denmark -Ireland -S<strong>in</strong>gapore<br />
Distributors <strong>in</strong> the UK.<br />
ProWe<strong>in</strong> 03/2011<br />
Favourite <strong>in</strong> Guide Hachette 2011 (Valmengaux<br />
v<strong>in</strong>tage 2007)<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Valmenguaux<br />
La dame de onze heures<br />
Appellation AOC Bordeaux AOC St Emilion Grand Cru<br />
Blend<br />
85% merlot, 10% cabernet<br />
franc,<br />
5% cabernet sauvignon<br />
85% merlot, 10% cabernet<br />
franc, 5% cabernet<br />
sauvignon<br />
Ex-cellar<br />
price<br />
Food<br />
Match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
6,50€ 18€<br />
Meats cooked <strong>in</strong> sauce,<br />
fried or roasted <strong>in</strong> the oven<br />
- Italian pasta and cheeses.<br />
Hare « à la royale » - game<br />
- meats<br />
“Surpris<strong>in</strong>g def<strong>in</strong>ition and nuances for<br />
such a young w<strong>in</strong>e, impressive density,<br />
and a blockbuster f<strong>in</strong>ish…”<br />
Robert Parker<br />
“A consistent w<strong>in</strong>ner <strong>in</strong> nearly every<br />
v<strong>in</strong>tage…and tastes like it came from a<br />
much more renowned terroir…”<br />
Robert Parker - W<strong>in</strong>e Advocate<br />
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Focus on… DOMAINE DE VALMENGAUX<br />
Appellation: AOC BORDEAUX<br />
Town: Vérac<br />
Grapes: 85% merlot - 10% cabernet franc - 5%<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
Harvest time: 02/10/09<br />
Total production: 23 000 bottles<br />
Ex-cellar price : 6,50 €/bottle<br />
Cellar potential: 10 years<br />
Awards:<br />
Top w<strong>in</strong>e 2009 (v<strong>in</strong>tage 2007)<br />
Favourite <strong>in</strong> Guide Hachette 2011<br />
Alcohol: 12,70 %<br />
Acidity: 3,20 g/L<br />
PH: 3,54<br />
Ideal serv<strong>in</strong>g temperature: 17C°<br />
Food Match<strong>in</strong>g: Goes perfectly well with meat<br />
cooked <strong>in</strong> sauce, fried or roasted <strong>in</strong> the oven;<br />
with Italian pasta and also cheeses.<br />
“The jury was seduced by an extremely deep colour,<br />
a black fruit bouquet with grilled h<strong>in</strong>ts.<br />
The palate is rich, smooth and generous, go<strong>in</strong>g onto<br />
melted tann<strong>in</strong>s with fruits.”<br />
Hachette Guide 2011. (V<strong>in</strong>tage 2007)<br />
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BORDEAUX<br />
UNIVITIS GROUP<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce 1984, UniVitis has been a giant on the scene with production volumes that<br />
make it the top association <strong>in</strong> Bordeaux and the South-West of France. The group<br />
also dist<strong>in</strong>guishes itself through the quality of its w<strong>in</strong>es. Bordeaux w<strong>in</strong>e merchants<br />
are to be relied upon and they often call on UniVitis to develop their top brands.<br />
In addition to bulk bus<strong>in</strong>ess, which accounts for 50% of output, UniVitis offers a<br />
vast and superb range of château w<strong>in</strong>es. S<strong>in</strong>ce 1986, the group has owned the<br />
Château Les Vergnes, a renowned 120-hectare estate where the <strong>in</strong>-house w<strong>in</strong>emakers<br />
give their expertise full expression.<br />
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Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Estelle FRANZON, export manager.<br />
Languages: English, German, French.<br />
Email: e.franzon@univitis.fr<br />
Tel: +33 557 56 02 12<br />
Fax: +33 557 56 02 22<br />
Address: Univitis<br />
33220 Les Lèves<br />
Website: www.univitis.com<br />
CHATEAU LES VERGNES<br />
Château Les Vergnes was<br />
acquired by Univitis <strong>in</strong> 1986<br />
from the family of Maréchal<br />
Leclerc de Hautecloque and it<br />
represents the expression of<br />
the Group’s w<strong>in</strong>emak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
expertise.<br />
The company UNIVITIS<br />
Type of company 3 cooperatives and 4 w<strong>in</strong>eries<br />
Region, location Bordeaux, between St Emilion and Bergerac<br />
Appellations AOC Bordeaux, Bergerac, Duras... (12<br />
appellations).<br />
Surface/ha 2 000 ha (230 w<strong>in</strong>e growers)<br />
Volume/hl 108 000 hl (1 200 000 cases)<br />
Export 45% (Europe - Asia – America – Africa)<br />
When UNIVITIS bought the<br />
estate, just 25% of the<br />
surface area was planted with<br />
v<strong>in</strong>es. After a detailed study<br />
of the soils to identify the<br />
best zones, UNIVITIS created<br />
new plots of v<strong>in</strong>es,<br />
multiply<strong>in</strong>g the production<br />
area by two.<br />
At the same time, an<br />
extensive study was<br />
conducted <strong>in</strong> partnership<br />
with the I.T.V., the v<strong>in</strong>eyards<br />
department of the Chamber<br />
of Agriculture, and the<br />
regional Plant Protection<br />
Department to study the<br />
impact of the various v<strong>in</strong>egrow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
techniques on w<strong>in</strong>e<br />
quality and to <strong>in</strong>troduce<br />
environmentally-friendly<br />
grow<strong>in</strong>g and diseaseprevention<br />
methods.<br />
The company<br />
CHATEAU LES VERGNES<br />
Type of company Cooperative<br />
Region, location Bordeaux<br />
Surface & grapes 88ha Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
and 42 ha of Sauvignon, Muscadelle and Semillon.<br />
Soil<br />
clay-limestone<br />
Appellation AOC Bordeaux<br />
Surface/ha 130 ha<br />
Volume/bottles 280,000 bottles of white w<strong>in</strong>e<br />
390,000 bottles of red w<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
techniques<br />
Agriculture Raisonnée: susta<strong>in</strong>able pest-control<br />
methods, grass cover, green harvest<strong>in</strong>g and leafstripp<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Packag<strong>in</strong>g 37.5cl and 75cl bottles, magnums, wooden cases.<br />
Export?<br />
Germany, Hong Kong, USA, Baltic countries,<br />
Vietnam, Brazil, Slovakia<br />
2011 Events ProWe<strong>in</strong>, V<strong>in</strong>expo 2011<br />
Recent awards Commended, IWSC and Decanter<br />
(Château Les Vergnes Bordeaux Blanc 2009)<br />
In 2005, Château les<br />
Vergnes was certified<br />
as “Agriculture<br />
Raisonnée” mean<strong>in</strong>g it<br />
is committed to<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />
development and<br />
formalised its<br />
commitment with the<br />
program: BEE ORCHID<br />
which responds to a<br />
number of pr<strong>in</strong>ciples<br />
such as produc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
high-quality grapes<br />
and w<strong>in</strong>es,<br />
prophylactic<br />
measures, treat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
less, fertilisation<br />
without chemicals,<br />
recyclable packag<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
avoid<strong>in</strong>g forms of<br />
pollution dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
production, produc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
w<strong>in</strong>es economically<br />
etc…<br />
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Name of the<br />
product<br />
Appellation<br />
Blend<br />
Bordeaux Rouge<br />
Bordeaux blanc sec<br />
Château Vergnes<br />
Beaulieu<br />
Vergnes Beaulieu (sweet w<strong>in</strong>e)<br />
AOC Bordeaux AOC Bordeaux AOC Bordeaux<br />
supérieur<br />
AOC Sa<strong>in</strong>te-Foy Bordeaux<br />
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon –<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
Muscadelle<br />
100% merlot 80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon<br />
Ex-cellar price 2,88€ 2,88€ 6€ 4,50€<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Perfect with meat <strong>in</strong> a<br />
sauce, game birds, and<br />
cheeses<br />
It will go well with<br />
sushi and grilled fishes.<br />
This can also be served<br />
as an apéritif <strong>in</strong><br />
summer time and with<br />
fishes <strong>in</strong> sauce.<br />
Focus on… Grand Théâtre Rouge 2008<br />
Best served at<br />
15/16° C. with<br />
every k<strong>in</strong>d of food,<br />
but superb with<br />
cheese.<br />
Appellation: AOC BORDEAUX<br />
W<strong>in</strong>es made with this variety have<br />
an <strong>in</strong>comparable pale golden<br />
colour and characteristic scents of<br />
honey and lime or acacia blossom.<br />
Semillon also boasts very good<br />
age<strong>in</strong>g capacity.<br />
Grapes: 55% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet<br />
Franc<br />
Soil: Ma<strong>in</strong>ly clay-limestone soils with zones of silt “boulbènes”<br />
and sand.<br />
Ex-cellar Price: 2,31 €<br />
V<strong>in</strong>ification: Controlled yields (60 hl/ha), green harvest<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
leaf stripp<strong>in</strong>g to ensure better ripeness of the grapes.<br />
Traditional Bordeaux-style v<strong>in</strong>ification. Long maceration of 10<br />
to 15 days. Pneumatic press<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Age<strong>in</strong>g: Age<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> vats. Bottles stored <strong>in</strong> isothermal cellars<br />
before sale.<br />
Awards: Silver – Concours des grands v<strong>in</strong>s de France 2009<br />
“GRAND THEATRE was born <strong>in</strong> 1984 as Univitis trademark.<br />
The first steps taken by GRAND THEATRE on the commercial<br />
stage were hesitant, but nowadays exports sales are constantly<br />
grow<strong>in</strong>g, GRAND THEATRE can be found <strong>in</strong> Russia, Brazil, the<br />
USA, Lithuania, South Korea… While the white w<strong>in</strong>e is the most<br />
popular <strong>in</strong> France, the three colours (red, white, rosé) sell<br />
equally well abroad.<br />
GRAND THEATRE takes its name and its label’s visuals from the<br />
prestigious Grand Théâtre <strong>in</strong> Bordeaux, one of the city’s f<strong>in</strong>est<br />
monuments and a source of pride to all the <strong>in</strong>habitants <strong>in</strong> the<br />
region.”<br />
A deep red colour with brick t<strong>in</strong>ts. Full and generous <strong>in</strong> the nose, offer<strong>in</strong>g aromas of<br />
red fruit and blackcurrant. Supple, silky tann<strong>in</strong>s. Nicely rounded on the palate with<br />
notes of cherry and toast. A powerful yet elegant w<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
In Moscow it is consumed with Boeuf Stroganov or stuffed suckl<strong>in</strong>g pig; <strong>in</strong><br />
Bordeaux, it is a real delight with Entrecôte steak served with fried wild cèpe<br />
mushrooms.<br />
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BORDEAUX<br />
CHÂTEAU ROQUEFORT<br />
In 1976, Jean Bellanger, a textile <strong>in</strong>dustrialist, fell <strong>in</strong> love with Roquefort and<br />
succumbed to his desire to plant v<strong>in</strong>e and produce w<strong>in</strong>e. Frédéric took over from his<br />
father <strong>in</strong> 1995. Boast<strong>in</strong>g the same determ<strong>in</strong>ation, he is cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g the development<br />
of the estate. In 2002, he fell under the charm of the Château Domi-Cours with its<br />
unexploited potential, situated 45 m<strong>in</strong>utes away from Château Roquefort. He<br />
decided to use this high quality terroir and efficient equipment to add other<br />
dimensions to the w<strong>in</strong>es proposed by the Vignobles Bellanger. Today Frédéric is at<br />
the head of an estate of over a hundred hectares of v<strong>in</strong>es.<br />
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Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Laurent Maire, sales manager<br />
Languages: English, French.<br />
Email: lm@chateau-roquefort.com<br />
Tel: +33 611 90 44 51<br />
Fax: +33 556 23 50 60<br />
Address: Lieu-dit Roquefort, 33760 Lugasson<br />
Website: www.chateau-roquefort.com<br />
The company<br />
Type of company<br />
Region, location<br />
Grape varieties<br />
Appellation<br />
Soil<br />
Area/Ha<br />
Volume/Hl<br />
Volume/Bottles<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Distribution<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for …<br />
Independent w<strong>in</strong>egrower<br />
Bordeaux<br />
Red: merlot/cabernet - White: sauvignon/Semillon<br />
AOC Bordeaux<br />
Limestone and clay soil<br />
100 ha<br />
5 000 hl<br />
600 000 bottles<br />
Traditional<br />
50% export<br />
On-trade<br />
Awards Silver Medal Brussels, Bronze - IWSC, Hachette 2011<br />
Name of the<br />
product Château Roquefort Château Domi-Cours Roquefortissime<br />
Appellation<br />
Blend<br />
Ex-cellar price<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
AOC Bordeaux AOC Bordeaux Supérieur Red: AOC Bordeaux Supérieur White :<br />
AOC Bordeaux<br />
Red: 90% Merlot<br />
55% Merlot<br />
Red: 100% Merlot<br />
10% Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
30% Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
White: 100% Sauvignon<br />
White: 85% Sauvignon<br />
15% Cabernet Franc<br />
15% Sémillon<br />
Rosé: 100% Cabernet Franc<br />
Red: 3,65 € White: 3,40 €<br />
3,20 € Red: 6,30 €<br />
Rosé: 3,20 €<br />
Red: red meats and cheese<br />
White: Seafood and fish<br />
Rosé: barbecue or as an apéritif<br />
Meats cooked <strong>in</strong> sauce, barbecue<br />
White: 5,50 €<br />
Red: red meats cooked <strong>in</strong> sauce<br />
White: white meats, grilled fish or as<br />
an apéritif.<br />
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Focus on… ROQUEFORTISSIME<br />
This Sauvignon has been created by matur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
estate’s most perfect grapes <strong>in</strong> oak barrels for 10<br />
months. It exhibits aromas of exotic fruits and has a<br />
long and elegant f<strong>in</strong>ish.<br />
Appellation: AOC BORDEAUX<br />
Grapes : 100% Sauvignon<br />
Total production: 12 000 bottles<br />
Ex-VAT price: 5,50 €<br />
Cellar potential: 3 to 5 years<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g: It is best accompanied by white<br />
meats, grilled fish or served as an apéritif.<br />
Awards:<br />
Bronze medal IWSC 2010<br />
One star <strong>in</strong> Guide Hachette 2010 and 2011<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g notes<br />
Taste this pure sauvignon that seduces with its yellow color straw<br />
with green reflections. The beautiful agreement of wood and w<strong>in</strong>e<br />
br<strong>in</strong>gs structure, fat and roundness. An alert freshness emphasizes<br />
an aromatic rich complexity mix<strong>in</strong>g white flowers, grapefruit,<br />
hazelnut and brioche<br />
Guide Hachette 2010<br />
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Burgundy<br />
The small town of Chablis sits <strong>in</strong> a bowl <strong>in</strong> roll<strong>in</strong>g<br />
countryside half way between Beaune and Paris. The<br />
surround<strong>in</strong>g area produces Chardonnay whose style<br />
and poise has yet to be matched anywhere <strong>in</strong> the<br />
world. The Collet family at Doma<strong>in</strong>e Jean Collet &<br />
Fils assembled a 37 hectares estate which is now<br />
run by Gilles Collet and his son Roma<strong>in</strong>. Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-<br />
Georges is home to Dufouleur Frères Marc and<br />
François-Xavier who make an impressive range of<br />
w<strong>in</strong>es that epitomize the style of Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-Georges<br />
and repay age<strong>in</strong>g handsomely.<br />
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The company<br />
BURGUNDY<br />
DUFOULEUR FRERES<br />
Type of company W<strong>in</strong>e-grower and w<strong>in</strong>e merchant<br />
Region, location Burgundy<br />
Grape varieties Red: p<strong>in</strong>ot noir, white: chardonnay<br />
Appellation Grands V<strong>in</strong>s de Bourgogne<br />
Soil<br />
Clay and limestone<br />
Volume/hL about 1200 hl<br />
Volume/Bottles about 150 000 bottles<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Agriculture Raisonnée (susta<strong>in</strong>able methods)<br />
Export<br />
25% (Europe, Japan, Brazil…)<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>in</strong> the UK Small importers for w<strong>in</strong>e cellars; bars, hotels and restaurants.<br />
2011 Events London: Terroirs & Signatures, 20th January 2011<br />
V<strong>in</strong>expo, Bordeaux, June 2011.<br />
Awards<br />
Decanter World W<strong>in</strong>es Awards<br />
International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge<br />
Andreas Larsson (best sommelier of the world 2007)<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: François-Xavier Dufouleur,<br />
Export manager<br />
Languages: English, French.<br />
Email: fx.dufouleur@dufouleur-freres.com<br />
Tel: 03 80 61 00 26<br />
Fax: 03 80 61 36 33<br />
Address: Au Château, 1 rue de Dijon<br />
BP5 - 21700 Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-Georges<br />
Website: www.dufouleur-freres.com<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce the 16th century and for over 12 generations the Dufouleur family has been mak<strong>in</strong>g w<strong>in</strong>e at its estate <strong>in</strong> Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-<br />
Georges. It manages different v<strong>in</strong>es from family properties to rented v<strong>in</strong>eyards and represents over 20 appellations <strong>in</strong> the<br />
whole region of Burgundy. The w<strong>in</strong>es are all produced under the label “Dufouleur Frères”. But Dufouleur Frères is a small<br />
producer with a capacity of about 150 000 bottles of w<strong>in</strong>es ma<strong>in</strong>ly positioned on the upscale market and aimed at small<br />
importers distribut<strong>in</strong>g for w<strong>in</strong>e cellars, bars, hotels and restaurants. The estate rema<strong>in</strong>s respectful of Burgundy’s traditions<br />
whilst try<strong>in</strong>g with dynamism to put Burgundy’s w<strong>in</strong>es back where they belong.<br />
After 15 years away from the British market, Dufouleur Frères is now ready to come back!<br />
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Name<br />
of the product<br />
Le Fouleur - Bourgogne<br />
P<strong>in</strong>ot-Noir<br />
Côte de Nuits Villages Le<br />
Vaucra<strong>in</strong><br />
Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-Georges<br />
Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-Georges 1er Cru<br />
Chaboeufs<br />
AOC Bourgogne AOC Côte de Nuits AOC Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t- AOC Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-Georges 1er<br />
Appellation<br />
Villages<br />
Georges<br />
Cru<br />
Blend 100% p<strong>in</strong>ot noir 100% p<strong>in</strong>ot noir 100% p<strong>in</strong>ot noir 100% p<strong>in</strong>ot noir<br />
Ex-cellar price 4,80 € 9,80 € 13,50 € 22,50 €<br />
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Focus on… LE FOULEUR – BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR<br />
Appellation: AOC BOURGOGNE<br />
Grapes: 100% P<strong>in</strong>ot-Noir<br />
Maturation: 50% <strong>in</strong> oak barrels / 50% sta<strong>in</strong>less<br />
steel to keep its freshness<br />
Total production: 15 000 bottles<br />
Ex-cellar price: 4,80 €<br />
Cellar potential: To dr<strong>in</strong>k « on the fruit » but can<br />
also age 5 years<br />
Awards: Bronze - Decanter World W<strong>in</strong>e Awards<br />
2010 (v<strong>in</strong>tage 2008)<br />
2 Côte de Nuits Villages le Vaucra<strong>in</strong><br />
Appellation: AOC Côte de Nuits Villages<br />
Town: Comblanchien (near Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t Georges)<br />
Grapes: 100% P<strong>in</strong>ot-Noir<br />
Maturation: Kept <strong>in</strong> oak barrels with 50% new barrels<br />
Total production: about 2 500 bottles<br />
Ex-cellar price: 9,80 €<br />
Cellar potential: about 10 years<br />
Awards: Silver - International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2010 -<br />
(v<strong>in</strong>tage 2007)<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e analysis : 13% alc/vol - sugar : under 2g/liter<br />
Alcohol: 13%/vol<br />
Sugar: under 2g/liter<br />
Food Match<strong>in</strong>g: Any<br />
delicate meal that can go<br />
with the f<strong>in</strong>esse of P<strong>in</strong>ot<br />
Noir.<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g Notes: Nice deep<br />
ruby colour; red fruits,<br />
blueberry, raspberry and red<br />
berries aromas. The palate<br />
has got smooth tann<strong>in</strong>s and<br />
a nice fullness, there is a<br />
good acidity lead<strong>in</strong>g to a<br />
beautiful f<strong>in</strong>ish.<br />
3 Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-Georges 1er Cru Chaboeufs<br />
Appellation: AOC Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-Georges 1er Cru<br />
Town: Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-Georges<br />
Grapes: 100% P<strong>in</strong>ot-Noir<br />
Maturation: 100% <strong>in</strong> French oak barrels, 50% <strong>in</strong> new barrels<br />
Total production: 1 200 bottles<br />
Ex-cellar price: 22,50 €<br />
Cellar potential: 15 years<br />
Awards: Silver- International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2010<br />
(v<strong>in</strong>tage 2008)<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e analysis : 13% alc/vol - sugar : under 2g/liter<br />
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Chablis w<strong>in</strong>e is made from a s<strong>in</strong>gle grape: the<br />
Chardonnay, considered <strong>in</strong> the entire world as<br />
one of the best white grape. S<strong>in</strong>ce 1792, the<br />
Collet family has been dedicated to the v<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
The fourth generation is now represented s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
2009 by Roma<strong>in</strong> Collet. The cellar and the w<strong>in</strong>e<br />
warehouse are situated <strong>in</strong> the heart of Chablis.<br />
Collet w<strong>in</strong>es are charm<strong>in</strong>g and generous, the<br />
philosophy of the family is to promote its<br />
unique terroir respect<strong>in</strong>g its soil and us<strong>in</strong>g<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able methods.<br />
The company<br />
BURGUNDY<br />
DOMAINE J.COLLET & FILS<br />
Contact details:<br />
Type of company Independent w<strong>in</strong>egrower<br />
Region, location Chablis, Burgundy<br />
Grape varieties Chardonnay<br />
Appellation AOC Chablis, Petit Chablis, Chablis Premier and Grand Cru<br />
Surface/ha 37 ha<br />
Volume/hl<br />
1 900 hL<br />
Volume/Bottles 180 000 bottles of 75cl that is 71% of the total production.<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce 1999 a v<strong>in</strong>e on « Chablis Les Truffières » is cultivated with organic<br />
methods. The rest be<strong>in</strong>g cultivated us<strong>in</strong>g susta<strong>in</strong>able methods.<br />
Distribution 44 % sales <strong>in</strong> bottles, 20% w<strong>in</strong>e merchants, 17 % sales at the estate, 7 %<br />
to restaurants<br />
Export<br />
56% <strong>in</strong> 2009 <strong>in</strong> Europe, Japan, Canada, USA, Russia, Mexico, Taiwan…<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for … Distributors for bars, hotels and restaurants.<br />
2011 Events - 10th January W<strong>in</strong>e Tast<strong>in</strong>g at Selfridges Wonder Bar by UGCC<br />
(Union des Grands Crus de Chablis) with Roma<strong>in</strong> COLLET<br />
- 11th January from 9.00 am until 4.00 pm at the Institute of<br />
Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London.<br />
Awards<br />
Decanter World W<strong>in</strong>e Awards - Concours des Grand V<strong>in</strong> de France,<br />
Mâcon - Japan W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge - Concours des V<strong>in</strong>s de Chablis<br />
8<br />
Your contact: Marie-Gabrielle Maltoff, export manager<br />
Languages: English, French.<br />
Email: collet.chablis@wanadoo.fr.antispam<br />
Tel: +33 386 42 11 93<br />
Fax: +33 386 42 47 43<br />
Address: Doma<strong>in</strong>e COLLET<br />
15, Avenue de la liberté<br />
BP 61 89800 CHABLIS<br />
Website: www.doma<strong>in</strong>e-collet.fr<br />
Name of the<br />
product Chablis 2008<br />
Chablis Premier Cru<br />
Montma<strong>in</strong>s<br />
2007 – 2008<br />
Chablis Premier Cru<br />
Vaillons<br />
2007-2008<br />
Chablis Premier Cru<br />
Montée de Tonnerre<br />
2008<br />
Chablis 1er cru “mont<br />
de milieu” 2008<br />
AOC Chablis AOC Chablis 1er cru AOC Chablis 1er cru AOC Chablis 1er cru AOC Chablis 1er<br />
cru<br />
Blend 100 % Chardonnay 100 % Chardonnay 100 % Chardonnay 100 % Chardonnay 100% Chardonnay.<br />
Appellation<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Seafood, snails and<br />
delicatessen<br />
Fishes, poultries<br />
and cheeses<br />
Fishes,<br />
delicatessen,<br />
poultries or white<br />
meat<br />
Fishes, seafood,<br />
poultries of white<br />
meat.<br />
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Focus on… CHABLIS 1ER CRU « VAILLONS » 2008<br />
Appellation: AOC CHABLIS 1 er CRU<br />
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay<br />
Age of the v<strong>in</strong>e: 30 years old <strong>in</strong> average<br />
Surface: 9,60 ha<br />
Output : 55 hL/ha<br />
V<strong>in</strong>ification: fermentation and age<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> sta<strong>in</strong>less steel barrels and vats<br />
of 80hL.<br />
Bottled: <strong>in</strong> July and August after 10 to 12 months age<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Cellar potential : 2 to 6 years<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g notes: This w<strong>in</strong>e is fem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>e and elegant with a long palate.<br />
Food Match<strong>in</strong>g: Fishes, delicatessen, poultries or white meat.<br />
Awards:<br />
Burgondia d’Or - Chablis 2009<br />
Silver- Japan W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2010<br />
Bronze - Concours des V<strong>in</strong>s de Chablis 2010<br />
Selected <strong>in</strong> Guide 2011 Gilbert & Gaillard<br />
A vat<br />
Grand Cru Valmur The Collet range The Cellar<br />
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Loire Valley<br />
The Loire is a region synonymous with diversity, with all styles of w<strong>in</strong>es produced here. In the heart<br />
of Anjou, the Motheron family has been produc<strong>in</strong>g wonderful w<strong>in</strong>es for generations at Doma<strong>in</strong>e de<br />
Fl<strong>in</strong>es. On the southern slope of Loire, <strong>in</strong> a region represent<strong>in</strong>g the diversity of the whole valley,<br />
Vignoble Réthoré-Davy grows eight different grape varieties to create a high quality range of v<strong>in</strong>s de<br />
pays. Next stop is Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Rocheville, <strong>in</strong> Saumur, where the range is built like a family, each<br />
character hav<strong>in</strong>g its own personality but also shar<strong>in</strong>g many common features, one of the most<br />
important be<strong>in</strong>g to keep the highest level of standards. Located on the appellation area of Cheverny,<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e Maison Père & Fils produces exquisite w<strong>in</strong>es with all the flavor and m<strong>in</strong>erality for which this<br />
region is famed.<br />
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At the heart of Anjou <strong>in</strong> the Loire Valley,<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es is a family-run estate s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
1870, it is also a w<strong>in</strong>e merchant. All the Anjou<br />
traditional grapes are planted there such as<br />
Chen<strong>in</strong> blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc,<br />
Grolleau noir and Grolleau gris. In 2006,<br />
Cather<strong>in</strong>e Motheron (3 rd generation) took over<br />
the estate, moderniz<strong>in</strong>g it and focus<strong>in</strong>g her<br />
attention on export.<br />
The company<br />
LOIRE<br />
DOMAINE DE FLINES<br />
Type of company W<strong>in</strong>e merchant and v<strong>in</strong>eyard<br />
Region, location Loire Valley<br />
Grape varieties Chen<strong>in</strong> blanc, Cabernet, Grolleau de C<strong>in</strong>q Mars, Grolleau Gris,<br />
Chardonnay<br />
Appellation AOC Bourgueil, Ch<strong>in</strong>on, Cabernet d’Anjou, Vouvray, Rosé<br />
d’Anjou, Crémant de Loire<br />
Soil<br />
Clay and limestone<br />
Surface/ha 50 ha<br />
Volume/hl 3 500 hl<br />
Volume/Bottles 500 000 bottles<br />
Packag<strong>in</strong>g Cork (37.5cl, 75cl, 1.5l) and screwcap (75cl, 1l)<br />
Distribution<br />
Export<br />
Wholesalers, bars, hotels, restaurants.<br />
50%: Belgium, Nederland, Germany, UK, Canada.<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for … Wholesalers and agents <strong>in</strong> the UK.<br />
2011 Events V<strong>in</strong>expo – June 2011 - Salon des V<strong>in</strong>s de Loire, Angers 2011 -<br />
V<strong>in</strong> Events Lyon 2011 – Sopexa Amsterdam 11/2011<br />
Awards<br />
Mâcon National W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge - Interloire des V<strong>in</strong>s d'Anjou et<br />
de Saumur - Régional des V<strong>in</strong>s de Pays Jard<strong>in</strong> de la France -<br />
Régional des Ligers<br />
9<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Cather<strong>in</strong>e MOTHERON, manager<br />
Languages: English, French.<br />
Email: doma<strong>in</strong>e.de.fl<strong>in</strong>es@wanadoo.fr<br />
Tel: +33 241 59 42 78<br />
Fax: +33 241 59 45 60<br />
Address: 102 rue d'Anjou - BP 12<br />
49540 MARTIGNE-BRIAND<br />
Website: www.doma<strong>in</strong>edefl<strong>in</strong>es.com<br />
Name<br />
of the<br />
product<br />
Appellation<br />
Blend<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Rosé d'Anjou Rosé de Loire Cabernet d'Anjou Anjou Rouge Chardonnay<br />
AOC rosé d’anjou AOC rosé de Loire AOC cabernet<br />
d’anjou<br />
Grolleau<br />
Grolleau de c<strong>in</strong>q mars Cabernet<br />
Grolleau gris<br />
Serve as an aperitif, with<br />
starters, quiches,<br />
poultries cooked <strong>in</strong><br />
creamy sauces as well as<br />
exotic food.<br />
Serve with white meat,<br />
pâtés, poultries, salmon<br />
and scampi. As well as<br />
curry, Asiatic and<br />
Mediterranean food.<br />
Serve as an aperitif,<br />
with starters, hams,<br />
quiches, creamy<br />
and exotic dishes or<br />
perfect with red<br />
berries.<br />
AOC Anjou rouge<br />
Cabernet Franc<br />
Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon<br />
Serve with grilled<br />
meat,<br />
delicatessen and<br />
light cheeses.<br />
VDPVL<br />
Chardonnay<br />
Serve with blood<br />
sausage cooked with<br />
apples, chicken<br />
breast with cream,<br />
poultries, chicken<br />
curry and korma.<br />
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Name of the<br />
product<br />
Appellation<br />
Blend<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Crémant de Loire Bourgueil Ch<strong>in</strong>on Vouvray Muscadet Sèvre & Ma<strong>in</strong>e<br />
AOC Crémant de Loire AOC Bourgueil AOC Ch<strong>in</strong>on AOC Vouvray AOC Muscadet sèvre<br />
& Ma<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Chardonnay, Grolleau<br />
Cabernet franc<br />
Gris et Chen<strong>in</strong><br />
Cabernet Franc & cabernet<br />
Chen<strong>in</strong> Melon de Bourgogne<br />
As an aperitif, dur<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
meal or at the end of a<br />
meal with a desert.<br />
Serve with white<br />
meat and roasted<br />
meat; but also red<br />
meat with sauces<br />
and game.<br />
sauvignon<br />
Serve with white<br />
meat, poultry<br />
and any k<strong>in</strong>d of<br />
game.<br />
Serve with salty<br />
delicatessen (pâtés,<br />
andouillettes…).<br />
Also <strong>in</strong> aperitif or<br />
the desert.<br />
Serve with fishes and<br />
seafood but also<br />
poultry.<br />
Focus on… Rosé d’Anjou<br />
Appellation: AOC ROSÉ D’ANJOU<br />
Town: Martigné Briand<br />
Grapes: Grolleau<br />
Soil: Clay and limestone<br />
Total production: 750 hl<br />
Cellar potential: 100 000 bottles<br />
Awards:<br />
Mâcon National Great W<strong>in</strong>es Challenge:<br />
2009: Silver Medal<br />
2007: Silver Medal<br />
Alcohol: 11%/ vol<br />
Acidity: 17g<br />
This rosé demi-sec unveils a cherry color and a strawberry palate.<br />
It gives out a cheerful lightness as well as a very nice freshness.<br />
This w<strong>in</strong>e has to be tasted young (with<strong>in</strong> 3 years) between 8°and 10°C.<br />
Goes well as an apéritif, with quiches, poultries cooked with cream and exotic meals (pizzas, paellas,<br />
Indonesian food, Ch<strong>in</strong>ese, Arab…)<br />
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Surrounded by famous historical Loire castles, the<br />
estate is located on the appellation area of Cheverny.<br />
The v<strong>in</strong>eyard is the biggest of the Cheverny area and is<br />
planted with 50% white grapes (sauvignon and<br />
chardonnay) and 50% of red and rosé grapes (p<strong>in</strong>ot<br />
noir, gamay, cabernet franc, côt and p<strong>in</strong>eau d’aunis).<br />
The climate is an alternation of cont<strong>in</strong>ental and oceanic<br />
<strong>in</strong>fluences and the location of the v<strong>in</strong>eyard between the<br />
Loire and Cher rivers keeps the estate safe from<br />
summer storms.<br />
The company<br />
Type of company<br />
Region, location<br />
Grape varieties<br />
Appellation<br />
Soil<br />
Area/Ha<br />
Volume/Hl<br />
LOIRE<br />
DOMAINE MAISON PÈRE & FILS<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Aude CLAVIER,<br />
w<strong>in</strong>emaker/export manager.<br />
Languages: English, Spanish, French.<br />
Email: contact@doma<strong>in</strong>emaison.com<br />
Tel: +33 254 20 22 87<br />
Fax: +33 254 20 22 91<br />
Address: 22 rue de la roche<br />
41120 SAMBIN<br />
Website: www.doma<strong>in</strong>emaison.com<br />
Independent w<strong>in</strong>emaker<br />
Loire valley, between Loire and Cher rivers (an exceptional location).<br />
Red: P<strong>in</strong>ot noir, gamay, côt malbec, cabernet and p<strong>in</strong>eau d’aunis.<br />
White: Sauvignon and chardonnay<br />
AOC Cheverny and Crémant de Loire<br />
Clayey – siliceous, slightly gravelly<br />
70 Ha<br />
For v<strong>in</strong>tage 2009: 1100Hl Cheverny blanc, 1029 Hl Cheverny rouge, 240 Hl Cheverny rosé and 47 Hl<br />
Crémant de Loire that is a total of 2416 Hl<br />
400 000 bottles<br />
Cases of 6 or 12 bottles<br />
Susta<strong>in</strong>able w<strong>in</strong>e grow<strong>in</strong>g (committed to “Terra Vitis” a susta<strong>in</strong>able French w<strong>in</strong>e-grow<strong>in</strong>g association)<br />
Bars, hotels and restaurants, supermarkets…<br />
Distributors <strong>in</strong> the UK<br />
Volume/Bottles<br />
Packag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Distribution<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for …<br />
% Export 5%<br />
2011 Event Loire Valley W<strong>in</strong>e fair <strong>in</strong> Angers January 30th,31 st and February 1 st - Prowe<strong>in</strong> Dusseldorf March 27-29<br />
Awards<br />
10<br />
V<strong>in</strong>expo Bordeaux June 19-23<br />
Bronze Decanter 2009 and 2010, Excellence price of V<strong>in</strong>alies, 2 stars <strong>in</strong> Hachette’s guide, Gold medal <strong>in</strong><br />
Macon, Silver medal <strong>in</strong> Selection Canada, Bronze IWC 2010, Gold and Silver liger <strong>in</strong> Loire Valley W<strong>in</strong>e<br />
fair.<br />
Name of the<br />
product<br />
Cheverny blanc<br />
Cheverny blanc<br />
révélation Cheverny rosé 2009<br />
Cheverny rouge 2008,<br />
2009 Crémant de Loire 2006<br />
Appellation AOC Cheverny AOC Cheverny AOC Cheverny rosé AOC cheverny rouge AOC crémant de Loire<br />
Blend<br />
65% sauvignon,<br />
35% chardonnay.<br />
(40 hl/ha)<br />
75% sauvignon, 25%<br />
chardonnay 30hl/ha<br />
30% p<strong>in</strong>eau d'aunis,<br />
60% gamay, 10%<br />
cabernet<br />
60% p<strong>in</strong>ot noir,<br />
gamay 30%, malbec<br />
(côt) 10%. (40hl/ha)<br />
100% chardonnay<br />
Ex-cellar price 3.40 € 4.40 € 3.30 € 3.40 € 5.50 €<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Smoked salmon,<br />
seafood, goat’s or<br />
blue cheeses.<br />
Starter: asparagus,<br />
fishes <strong>in</strong> sauce and<br />
goat’s cheese.<br />
Salads, ch<strong>in</strong>ese food or<br />
grilled meats.<br />
Starters, white meats<br />
or quiches.<br />
Brioche, desert,<br />
g<strong>in</strong>ger bread.<br />
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Focus on… RÉVÉLATION<br />
Appellation: AOC CHEVERNY<br />
Grapes: 75% Sauvignon blanc, 25% Chardonnay<br />
Maturation: Old pieces of v<strong>in</strong>es selected, matur<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
w<strong>in</strong>emak<strong>in</strong>g are done at a cold temperature and for 3 months on<br />
w<strong>in</strong>e dregs.<br />
Total production: 30 000 bottles<br />
Ex-VAT price: 4,40 €<br />
Cellar potential: Dr<strong>in</strong>k with<strong>in</strong> 2 years<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g: starter, asparagus, fishes <strong>in</strong> sauce and goat’s<br />
cheese.<br />
Awards:<br />
BRONZE <strong>in</strong> DECANTER London 2010.<br />
BRONZE IWC - International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2010.<br />
Grand Prix d’Excellence VINALIES 2010<br />
SILVER – World w<strong>in</strong>e selection CANADA<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g notes<br />
“Révélation 2009 has been selected amongst our oldest pieces of v<strong>in</strong>es. This is<br />
a w<strong>in</strong>e full <strong>in</strong> aromas, a Sauvignon alike taste that <strong>in</strong>tensifies the tropical fruits.<br />
The Chardonnay br<strong>in</strong>gs some « grease » and the m<strong>in</strong>erality will give it a<br />
good conservation.<br />
The colour is bright yellow and the palate enhances blackcurrant and tropical<br />
fruits aromas. The palate is elegant, has a nice volume with l<strong>in</strong>ger<strong>in</strong>g aromas.<br />
The general impression is harmonious, long <strong>in</strong> the palate and a nice f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
To dr<strong>in</strong>k between 8 and 12°C”<br />
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The company<br />
11<br />
LOIRE<br />
DOMAINE DE ROCHEVILLE<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Rocheville is one of the most recently<br />
created v<strong>in</strong>eyards <strong>in</strong> the Saumur Champigny<br />
appellation and its v<strong>in</strong>es are all 30 years old or<br />
more. Rocheville seeks to fully reveal the features<br />
of the Chen<strong>in</strong> and Cabernet grape varieties. Grass is<br />
allowed to grow <strong>in</strong> the v<strong>in</strong>eyards to encourage the<br />
v<strong>in</strong>es to send their roots deep down <strong>in</strong>to the<br />
tuffeau rock. The v<strong>in</strong>es are cultivated <strong>in</strong> a way<br />
which respects the natural needs of the plant as<br />
much as possible : hedges have been replanted to favour biodiversity, grapes are harvested<br />
manually and the w<strong>in</strong>e is made <strong>in</strong> the traditional way. Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Rocheville offers a full<br />
range of w<strong>in</strong>es, all made from a s<strong>in</strong>gle grape. The range is built around a family each hav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
its own personality but also shar<strong>in</strong>g many common features with the others.<br />
Type of company W<strong>in</strong>egrower<br />
Region, location Loire Valley, Saumur<br />
Grape varieties Red: cabernet franc, white: Chen<strong>in</strong>,<br />
Appellation<br />
AOC Saumur-Champigny, Saumur Blanc sec, Cabernet de Saumur,<br />
Côteaux de Saumur<br />
Soil<br />
Clay and limestone<br />
Surface/ha<br />
16,30 ha<br />
Volume/hl<br />
700 to 800 hl<br />
Volume/Bottles 100 000 bottles<br />
Packag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
12 bottles cases<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Agriculture Raisonnée (use of susta<strong>in</strong>able methods)<br />
Distribution<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e cellars, bars, hotels and restaurants (12,5% export)<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for… An importer and a qualitative network <strong>in</strong> the UK<br />
2011 Events Salon des V<strong>in</strong>s de Loire Angers (30/01/11-01/02/11)<br />
ProWe<strong>in</strong> Dusseldorf (March 2011)<br />
Awards Bronze and "Commanded"- Decanter 2009,<br />
Liger d'or 2010 - Lys d'or 2010,<br />
Gold- Concours Général de Paris,<br />
2 ** Guide Hachette 2011 - Revue des V<strong>in</strong>s de France Ju<strong>in</strong> 2010…<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Phillipe Porché<br />
Languages: English, French.<br />
Email: pporche@doma<strong>in</strong>ederocheville.fr<br />
Tel: +33 685 209 209<br />
Fax: +33 241 672 703<br />
Address: Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Rocheville<br />
283 rue de Rougeville<br />
F-49260 Artannes sur Thouet<br />
Website: www.doma<strong>in</strong>ederocheville.fr<br />
Name<br />
of the<br />
product<br />
Appellation<br />
Blend<br />
Ex-cellar<br />
price<br />
Food<br />
match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Le Roi Le Pr<strong>in</strong>ce La Dame Le Fou du Roi Le Troubadour (rosé)<br />
Saumur<br />
Champigny<br />
100% cabernet<br />
franc<br />
75cl: 5,00€<br />
Magnum: 10€<br />
Red meat, game,<br />
meals <strong>in</strong> sauce<br />
and cheeses<br />
Saumur Champigny Saumur blanc<br />
sec<br />
Saumur Champigny<br />
100% cabernet 100% chen<strong>in</strong> 100% cabernet<br />
franc<br />
franc<br />
75cl: 4,30€ 75 cl: 6,90€<br />
75cl: 12,00€<br />
(v<strong>in</strong>tage 2005)<br />
Serve between 14 Apéritif w<strong>in</strong>e, goes Red meat, game,<br />
and 16°C dur<strong>in</strong>g a well with fishes <strong>in</strong> meals <strong>in</strong> sauce as<br />
meal between sauce and goat’s well as cheeses.<br />
friends.<br />
cheese.<br />
Cabernet de Saumur<br />
100% cabernet franc<br />
75cl: 3,00€<br />
To serve dur<strong>in</strong>g spr<strong>in</strong>g or<br />
summer time with salads<br />
(especially tomato salads),<br />
poultry or at the apéritif as well.<br />
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Focus on… LE ROI 2006<br />
Appellation: AOC SAUMUR - CHAMPIGNY<br />
Town: Parnay<br />
Grapes: Cabernet franc 100%<br />
Soil: Clay and limestone, south-south west exposure.<br />
Maturation: Age<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> 50hl barrels (French oak)<br />
Harvest date: mid-October 2006<br />
Total production: 9 487 bottles<br />
Ex-cellar price: 5,00 € VAT EX (75cl)<br />
Cellar potential: 10 years m<strong>in</strong>imum<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e alcohol : 13 %/vol<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g: red meat, game, spicy food and cheeses.<br />
Awards:<br />
BRONZE - Mâcon 2007<br />
COMMANDED - Decanter (v<strong>in</strong>tage 2005)<br />
75cl bottle<br />
Magnum bottle<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g notes: Nice ruby colour, the nose has got red fruits<br />
(raspberry) and black fruits (blackberry) notes. The palate is very<br />
smooth, silky and elegant with melted tann<strong>in</strong>s and a long f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Le Roi (the K<strong>in</strong>g) is the demonstration of its “high rank”: this<br />
w<strong>in</strong>e is structured and harmonious. The attack is elegant and fruity<br />
with candied prunes yield<strong>in</strong>g to blackcurrants. The palate is complex<br />
with a long and smooth f<strong>in</strong>al taste.<br />
Alcohol: 13.1°<br />
Sugar: 0.2 g/l<br />
Total acidity: 3.8g/l<br />
Serve between 14 and16 °C.<br />
Open two hours between consumption or decanter.<br />
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12<br />
LOIRE<br />
VIGNOBLE RÉTHORÉ DAVY<br />
In the heart of the Mauges, Mart<strong>in</strong>e & Christophe<br />
Réthoré and Jean Michel Davy comb<strong>in</strong>e their know-how,<br />
some unknown terroirs and their passion to create<br />
generous and modern w<strong>in</strong>es. Enjoy <strong>your</strong> exploration <strong>in</strong><br />
this high quality range of v<strong>in</strong>s de pays and blends from<br />
the Loire Valley with this v<strong>in</strong>eyard located on the<br />
southern slope of the Loire, between Angers and<br />
Nantes.<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Christophe Réthoré,<br />
Manager<br />
Languages: English and French<br />
Email: rethore.c@wanadoo.fr<br />
Tel: +33 241 30 12 58<br />
Fax: +33 241 46 35 44<br />
Address: Les Vignes,<br />
49110 St Rémy en Mauges<br />
Website: www.v<strong>in</strong>srethoredavy.com<br />
Loire Collection<br />
Gamay rouge 2009<br />
Gold Medal<br />
The company<br />
Type of company<br />
Region, location<br />
Grape varieties<br />
Appellation<br />
Soil<br />
Area/Ha<br />
Volume/Hl<br />
Volume/Bottles<br />
Independent w<strong>in</strong>egrower<br />
Loire Valley<br />
Sauvignon blanc, p<strong>in</strong>ot gris, chardonnay, p<strong>in</strong>ot noir, gamay<br />
and cabernet<br />
100% v<strong>in</strong>s du pays Loire Valley<br />
40% micaschiste, 60% clay limono with white quartz<br />
40 ha<br />
2800 hl<br />
200 000 bottles<br />
Packag<strong>in</strong>g Modern packag<strong>in</strong>g for 2 ranges : Loire Collection with 6<br />
monograpes w<strong>in</strong>es ; assembled terroirs for Pavillon red and<br />
white<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Agriculture Raisonnée<br />
Distribution Cellars and restaurants - 15% export<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for … Cellars, agents <strong>in</strong> the UK<br />
2011 Events N/A – maybe LWF<br />
Awards<br />
Concours Général de Paris, Concours des Ligers<br />
Name of the<br />
product<br />
Pavillon Blanc<br />
Loire Collection<br />
Sauvignon blanc<br />
Loire Collection<br />
P<strong>in</strong>ot noir<br />
Loire Collection Gamay<br />
rouge<br />
Pavillon Rouge<br />
Appellation<br />
Blend<br />
Ex-cellar<br />
price<br />
Food<br />
match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
V<strong>in</strong> de pays du Val de<br />
Loire<br />
55% chardonnay,<br />
45% sauvignon blanc<br />
V<strong>in</strong> de pays du Val de<br />
Loire<br />
100% sauvignon<br />
blanc<br />
V<strong>in</strong> de pays du Val de<br />
Loire<br />
V<strong>in</strong> de pays du Val de<br />
Loire<br />
V<strong>in</strong> de pays du Val de<br />
Loire<br />
100% p<strong>in</strong>ot noir 100% gamay rouge 60% cabernet, 30%<br />
p<strong>in</strong>ot, 10% gamay<br />
3,40 € 2,40 € 2,40 € 2,40 € 3,40 €<br />
Fishes, seafood and<br />
white meats<br />
Fishes, seafood,<br />
starters or as an<br />
aperitif w<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Fishes, white meats,<br />
spicy meals<br />
White meats and<br />
delicatessen<br />
Red meat<br />
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Focus on… PAVILLON BLANC 2006<br />
Appellation: AOC v<strong>in</strong> du pays de val de Loire<br />
Grapes: 55% Chardonnay, 45% Sauvignon blanc<br />
Harvest time: 25/09/09<br />
Total production: 10 000 bottles<br />
Ex-VAT price: 3,40 €<br />
Cellar potential: 5 years<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g: Goes well with fishes, seafood, white<br />
meats but also with semi-soft cheeses.<br />
Awards:<br />
Liger d’argent 2010 Val de Loire<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g notes<br />
Alcohol: 12.8°<br />
Sugar: 1.2 g/l<br />
Total acidity: 4.09g/l<br />
Pale yellow with green reflects. The nose, with<br />
medium <strong>in</strong>tensity, associates floral perfumes with those<br />
of exotic fruits (litchi and passion fruit). The palate<br />
offers first a vivid attack, then a good balance thanks<br />
to the fleshy body that is <strong>in</strong>tegrated <strong>in</strong>to a delicate<br />
volume. It is a long, crispy w<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
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Provence<br />
A particularly varied landscape, swept by the Mistral w<strong>in</strong>d, blessed with sunny, warm and<br />
dry weather. Tast<strong>in</strong>g a Provence w<strong>in</strong>e is a little like tast<strong>in</strong>g history itself, when the<br />
Phoenicians who founded Marseille 2600 years ago <strong>in</strong>troduced for the very first time to<br />
France a fabulous plant: the v<strong>in</strong>e. The Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Brigue is located <strong>in</strong> the heart of<br />
Côtes de Provence; most famously known for their rosé w<strong>in</strong>es, the Brun brothers also<br />
produce fruitier and tannic red w<strong>in</strong>es as well as more subtle and aromatic whites.<br />
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The company<br />
Type of company<br />
Region, location<br />
Grape varieties<br />
Appellations<br />
Soil<br />
Surface/ha<br />
Volume/hL<br />
Volume/Bottles<br />
Packag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Distribution<br />
Export<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for …<br />
Awards<br />
13<br />
PROVENCE<br />
CHÂTEAU DE BRIGUE<br />
Château de Brigue started <strong>in</strong> 1970 as a family venture. Follow<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
founder Roger Brun’s steps, his son Fernand developed the doma<strong>in</strong> and<br />
today third generation w<strong>in</strong>emakers, brothers Jean-Michel, Christian,<br />
Olivier, and Frederic Brun carry on the tradition <strong>in</strong> this family owned<br />
w<strong>in</strong>ery. Through the accumulated dedication and know-how of each<br />
generation, Château de Brigue raised to an <strong>in</strong>stitution of superior<br />
w<strong>in</strong>emak<strong>in</strong>g and one of the largest family doma<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong> Provence. The<br />
four brothers all master a specific area of the estate (f<strong>in</strong>ancial,<br />
commercial, technical…) and have succeeded to create an <strong>in</strong>credible<br />
diversity of blend.<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Olivier BRUN, owner/sales manager<br />
Language: English and French.<br />
Email: olivier.brun@doma<strong>in</strong>edebrigue.com<br />
Tel: +33 494 60 74 38<br />
Fax: +33 494 60 77 10<br />
Address: 2, Place Pasteur<br />
83 340 Le Luc en Provence<br />
Website: www.doma<strong>in</strong>edebrigue.com<br />
Independent w<strong>in</strong>egrower<br />
Provence<br />
Red & Rosé: c<strong>in</strong>sault, syrah, grenache, cabernet sauvignon, caladoc, carignan, marselan,<br />
merlot. White: rolle, sémillon, ugni blanc, viognier.<br />
AOC Côtes de Provence<br />
Red soil and clay<br />
112 ha<br />
4 300 hL<br />
150 000 bottles<br />
12 bottles cases<br />
Conventional<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e cellars, wholesaler<br />
20% to 40 % of the harvest (countries USA, Netherlands, Switzerland)<br />
A distributor or an agent <strong>in</strong> the UK.<br />
Rosé Brigue Prestige: Gold at International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge; Silver at V<strong>in</strong>alies International,<br />
Bronze International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge and Silver World W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge.<br />
‣ Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Brigue Côtes de Provence Prestige 2009 Rosé was awarded an 88 by<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e Spectator and Recommended by DECANTER.<br />
Rosé Signature: Silver International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge, Bronze Macon W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge.<br />
Rouge Signature: Gold St Tropez W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge.<br />
Name of the<br />
product<br />
Brigue Signature<br />
Rosé<br />
Brigue signature<br />
Rouge<br />
Brigue Prestige<br />
Rosé<br />
Brigue Prestige<br />
Rouge<br />
Brigue Prestige<br />
Blanc<br />
Brigue Signature<br />
Blanc<br />
Appellation<br />
Blend<br />
Ex-cellar<br />
price<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
AOC Côtes de<br />
Provence<br />
Grenache,<br />
syrah, c<strong>in</strong>sault<br />
AOC Côtes de<br />
Provence<br />
Syrah, grenache,<br />
mourvèdre,<br />
carignan<br />
AOC Côtes de<br />
Provence<br />
Grenache,<br />
c<strong>in</strong>sault, syarh<br />
AOC Côtes de<br />
Provence<br />
Cabernet<br />
sauvignon,<br />
grenache<br />
AOC Côtes de<br />
Provence<br />
Rolle<br />
AOC Côtes de<br />
Provence<br />
Sémillon, rolle, ugniblanc<br />
4 € 4 € 6,1 € 7 € 6,1 € 4 €<br />
Traditional<br />
cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Grilled meat,<br />
traditional cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />
F<strong>in</strong>e and<br />
sophisticated<br />
cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />
F<strong>in</strong>e and<br />
sophisticated<br />
cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />
F<strong>in</strong>e and<br />
sophisticated<br />
cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Grilled meat,<br />
traditional cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />
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Focus on… BRIGUE PRESTIGE<br />
Appellation: AOC CÔTES DE PROVENCE<br />
Soil: Clay and limestone<br />
Grapes: Grenache, c<strong>in</strong>sault and syrah<br />
Harvest dates: From 25th August until 25th September<br />
Maturation: Monitor<strong>in</strong>g of the temperatures<br />
Total production: 10 000 bottles<br />
Ex-cellar price: 6,10 €<br />
Cellar potential: A year and a half<br />
Awards:<br />
Gold Medal at International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2008<br />
Silver Medal at World W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2009<br />
Silver Medal at V<strong>in</strong>alies International 2010<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g: Lamb with vegetables of the season<br />
Alcohol: 12,5%/vol<br />
Acidity: 0,28<br />
pH: 3,34<br />
Sugar: 2 mg<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g notes<br />
The Prestige range<br />
A light salmon colour, the nose unveils on a mix of pear and white peach<br />
flavours. The attack is frank, characterised by a nice freshness and a<br />
certa<strong>in</strong> elegance. The long f<strong>in</strong>ish has wild strawberry aromas and softness.<br />
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Rhône<br />
Southern Rhône is about blend<strong>in</strong>g to achieve<br />
complexity, a process reached <strong>in</strong> Châteauneuf-du-<br />
Pape. A touch more forward with maybe sweeter, more<br />
<strong>in</strong>tegrated tann<strong>in</strong>s is neighbor<strong>in</strong>g village of Vacqueyras,<br />
where Doma<strong>in</strong>e les Ond<strong>in</strong>es produce the<br />
qu<strong>in</strong>tessential Côtes du Rhône, soft and easy at a<br />
good price. Doma<strong>in</strong>e de la Brunely can be found <strong>in</strong><br />
the same village of Sarrians, mak<strong>in</strong>g fabulous w<strong>in</strong>es<br />
that perfectly complement Provençal gastronomy.<br />
Further explorations <strong>in</strong> the Rhône Valley take you to<br />
the estate of Château de Rozier which was<br />
established by a veteran of the sixth Roman legion and<br />
reveals top quality w<strong>in</strong>es that are part of this heritage.<br />
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The company<br />
Type of company<br />
Region, location<br />
Grape varieties<br />
Appellation<br />
Soil<br />
Surface/ha<br />
Volume/hl<br />
Volume/Bottles<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
14<br />
RHÔNE<br />
CHATEAU DE ROZIER<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Julien Paillé, manager<br />
Languages: English and French.<br />
Email: chateauderozier@gmail.com<br />
Tel: +33 610 02 65 10<br />
Address: Chem<strong>in</strong> du Mas de Rozier<br />
30129 MANDUEL<br />
Website: www.chateauderozier.com<br />
Independent w<strong>in</strong>egrower<br />
Rhône Valley<br />
Red : syrah, grenache<br />
AOC Costières de Nîmes<br />
Clay and gravel<br />
15 ha<br />
600 hl<br />
80 000 bottles<br />
Agriculture Raisonnée (susta<strong>in</strong>able methods)<br />
Distribution 15 % cellars, 5 % bar-hotels-restaurants, 20 %<br />
local.<br />
Export<br />
60 % (Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Hong-<br />
Kong).<br />
Packag<strong>in</strong>g 750 ml bottles<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for … Agents, distributors, wholesalers <strong>in</strong> the UK<br />
2011 Events V<strong>in</strong>isud 2012<br />
Awards<br />
88/100 et 86/100 Gilbert & Gaillard<br />
The estate was established by a veteran of<br />
the sixth Roman legion. For the last 200<br />
years, the “de Bernis” and “Mitiffiot de<br />
Belair” families successively operated the<br />
v<strong>in</strong>eyard, steadily build<strong>in</strong>g up the<br />
reputation of its w<strong>in</strong>es. In 2008, the Guillon<br />
family took over, thriv<strong>in</strong>g on produc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
w<strong>in</strong>es with respect of the tradition. The top<br />
quality w<strong>in</strong>e, “Mittifiot” reveals part of this<br />
heritage.<br />
Name of the<br />
product<br />
Appellation<br />
Château de Rozier Galets de Rozier Dauph<strong>in</strong> de Rozier Mittifiot Château de Rozier<br />
AOC Costières de<br />
Nîmes<br />
AOC Costières de Nîmes<br />
AOC Costières de<br />
Nîmes<br />
AOC Costières<br />
de Nîmes<br />
AOC Costières de<br />
Nîmes<br />
Blend<br />
80% syrah<br />
20% grenache<br />
Syrah and a h<strong>in</strong>t of<br />
grenache<br />
90% syrah<br />
10% grenache<br />
70% syrah 30%<br />
grenache<br />
80% syrah<br />
20% grenache<br />
Ex-cellar price 3,9 € 2 € 2,6 € 7 € V<strong>in</strong>tage 2008: 2,5 €<br />
Food<br />
match<strong>in</strong>g/Notes<br />
It’s a good quality<br />
w<strong>in</strong>e, simple, easy<br />
to dr<strong>in</strong>k, and most<br />
of the tasters like<br />
it.<br />
Serve with grills or light<br />
meals. It can also be served<br />
as an aperitif.<br />
Easy-dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g w<strong>in</strong>e<br />
that can be enjoyed<br />
with <strong>your</strong> daily meals.<br />
A slow<br />
evolution <strong>in</strong> the<br />
glass, show<strong>in</strong>g<br />
multiple and<br />
various aromas.<br />
Apéritif w<strong>in</strong>e that will<br />
aslo go well with<br />
salads, white meat<br />
and fishes such as<br />
salmon.<br />
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Focus on… GALETS DE ROZIER<br />
“A very pleasant w<strong>in</strong>e, close to the fruit with a nice freshness. Simple and warm, the easy-dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g quality makes<br />
this w<strong>in</strong>e an outstand<strong>in</strong>g partner for <strong>your</strong> grilled meats or <strong>your</strong> light meals.<br />
It can also be served as an apéritif. Taste this w<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> its youth, to enjoy all of its freshness.”<br />
Appellation: AOC costières de Nîmes<br />
Town: MANDUEL<br />
Soil: Clay and gravel<br />
Grapes: Ma<strong>in</strong>ly Syrah, a h<strong>in</strong>t of Grenache<br />
Total production: 30 to 40 000 bottles<br />
Ex-cellar price: 2 €<br />
Cellar potential: 2 to 3 years<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g notes<br />
“The clay association of the “terroir”<br />
makes the soil less warm. The w<strong>in</strong>e<br />
stays <strong>in</strong> sta<strong>in</strong>less steel vats, our purpose<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g to produce a w<strong>in</strong>e easy to dr<strong>in</strong>k<br />
and very close to the fruit.<br />
In the nose, we can feel red fruits<br />
and spices. The mouth is balanced,<br />
versatile, smooth, full with nice<br />
sensations of red fruits and spices.<br />
Pepper and thyme offer a sensation<br />
of freshness.”<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e analysis (v<strong>in</strong>tage 2009)<br />
Alcohol: 14 % vol<br />
Acidity: 67,7 meq/l<br />
pH: 3,86<br />
Sugar: 2,1 g/l<br />
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15<br />
RHÔNE<br />
DOMAINE DE LA BRUNELY<br />
The estate offers a wide diversity of products with the appellation<br />
Côtes du Rhône and three v<strong>in</strong>tages on two other v<strong>in</strong>eyards:<br />
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras as well as two AOP:<br />
Côtes du Ventoux and Côtes du Rhône. The property was bought <strong>in</strong><br />
1976 by the Carichon family, w<strong>in</strong>e growers s<strong>in</strong>ce 1730.<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Cather<strong>in</strong>e FESTE, manager’s<br />
assistant<br />
Languages: English, Spanish<br />
Email: doma<strong>in</strong>e-de-la-brunely@wanadoo.fr<br />
Tel: +33 490 65 41 24<br />
Fax: +33 4 90 65 30 60<br />
Address: Sarl Carichon - Doma<strong>in</strong>e de la Brunely<br />
1272 route de la Brunely - 84260 Sarrians<br />
Website: www.doma<strong>in</strong>edelabrunely.com<br />
(possibility to order w<strong>in</strong>es onl<strong>in</strong>e)<br />
The company<br />
Type of company<br />
Region, location<br />
Grape varieties<br />
Appellation<br />
Soil<br />
Area/Ha<br />
Volume/hL<br />
Volume/Bottles<br />
Packag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Agriculture<br />
Distribution<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for …<br />
% Export<br />
2011 Events<br />
Awards<br />
Independent w<strong>in</strong>egrower<br />
South Rhône Valley.<br />
Red : syrah, grenache, mourvèdre.<br />
White : marsanne and roussanne.<br />
Chateauneuf du Pape, Vacqueyras, Ventoux, Côtes du Rhône, Gigondas<br />
Clay and limestone<br />
64 ha (3 crus)<br />
2 000 hL<br />
80 000 bottles<br />
Cases of 6 bottles<br />
Tendency towards “agriculture raisonnée”(susta<strong>in</strong>able methods) to traditional methods.<br />
Bars, hotels, restaurants, wholesalers, supermarkets, w<strong>in</strong>e merchants.<br />
Wholesalers, w<strong>in</strong>e merchants or distribution <strong>in</strong> supermarkets.<br />
8 %<br />
Découvertes <strong>in</strong> the Rhône Valley - March 2011<br />
Vacqueyras Tour aux Cailles 2007 Gold - Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2009 ; Silver - Decanter 2010 (soon<br />
sold out) Chateauneuf du pape 2009 Silver - Concours des Grands v<strong>in</strong>s de France à Mâcon 2010<br />
Vacqueyras Tour aux Cailles 2009 Gold - Concours des grands V<strong>in</strong>s de France à Mâcon 2010 (available from 2011)<br />
Vacqueyras Tradition 2009 Gold - Concours des v<strong>in</strong>s à Orange 20, Silver – World Challenge Brussels 2010<br />
Name of the<br />
product<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de la<br />
Brunely<br />
Cuvée Tour aux<br />
Cailles<br />
Vacqueyras<br />
Tradition<br />
Côtes du Rhône<br />
rouge<br />
Côtes du Rhône<br />
blanc<br />
Ventoux Rouge Rosé<br />
Gigondas<br />
(available <strong>in</strong><br />
2011)<br />
Appellation<br />
Blend<br />
Ex- cellar<br />
price<br />
AOC<br />
Chateauneuf<br />
du pape<br />
Grenache<br />
and syrah<br />
AOC Vacqueyras<br />
Grenache,<br />
syrah,<br />
mourvèdre<br />
AOC<br />
Vacqueyras<br />
Grenache<br />
Syrah<br />
AOC Côtes<br />
du Rhône<br />
Syrah<br />
Grenache<br />
AOC Côtes du<br />
Rhône<br />
Roussanne<br />
Marsanne<br />
AOC Côtes du<br />
Ventoux<br />
Red: Syrah<br />
Grenache Carignan<br />
rosé: Grenache<br />
C<strong>in</strong>sault<br />
AOC<br />
Gigondas<br />
80%<br />
grenache<br />
20%<br />
mourvèdre<br />
16 to 20€ 7.50 to 11€ 4.60 to 7.50€ 3.80 to 6.20€ 3.80 to 6.20€ 3.30 to 5.20€ 11 to 16€<br />
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Focus on… CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE<br />
Appellation: AOC CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE<br />
Soil: Pebbles « terraces roulés »<br />
Grapes: 60% Grenache – 40% Syrah<br />
Total production: 80 hl<br />
Ex-cellar price: 18 €<br />
Maturation:18 months <strong>in</strong> concrete tanks<br />
Harvest method: manually<br />
Award: Silver - Concours des Grands v<strong>in</strong>s de<br />
France - Mâcon 2010 (v<strong>in</strong>tage 2009)<br />
“This w<strong>in</strong>e unveils a very nice dark red colour. The nose is<br />
<strong>in</strong>tense and rich with a nice complexity.<br />
The red fruits jam aromas overtake but the aeration has got<br />
spicy notes of pepper and c<strong>in</strong>namon.<br />
The palate develops a nice fullness and the structure has a<br />
nice density.<br />
The aromas of fruit jams and spices mix together and br<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on a long f<strong>in</strong>ish.”<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e analysis<br />
Alcohol: 14,2%/vol<br />
Sugar: under 2g<br />
Acidity: 3.30<br />
pH: 3.6<br />
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Look<strong>in</strong>g over the Dentelles de Montmirail, with<br />
the famous Mont Ventoux as a background, this<br />
family ran company has just begun to export their<br />
w<strong>in</strong>es.<br />
Young w<strong>in</strong>emaker Jérémy Onde’s family has<br />
grown grapes <strong>in</strong> the village of Sarrians <strong>in</strong> the heart<br />
of the Vacqueyras appellation for many<br />
generations, but he is the first to make and bottles<br />
w<strong>in</strong>e at the estate. The v<strong>in</strong>eyard is composed of<br />
very porous soil, and thus is well-dra<strong>in</strong>ed, which<br />
prevented rot.<br />
RHÔNE<br />
DOMAINE LES ONDINES<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Jérémy Onde<br />
Email: jeremy.ond<strong>in</strong>es@wanadoo.fr<br />
Tel/Fax: +33 490 65 86 45<br />
Mobile: +33 676 04 39 84<br />
Address: Les Guarrigues Sud, 84260<br />
Sarrians<br />
The company<br />
Type of company<br />
Region, location<br />
Grape varieties<br />
Appellation<br />
Independent w<strong>in</strong>egrower<br />
South of Côtes du Rhône<br />
50% Grenache, 30% syrah, c<strong>in</strong>sault and<br />
mourvèdre<br />
AOC Vacqueyras, Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du<br />
Rhône Villages and Plan de Dieu<br />
Gravel and clay soil<br />
45 ha (18ha Vacqueyras, 5ha Côtes du Rhône)<br />
2 000 hl<br />
Soil<br />
Area/Ha<br />
Volume/Hl<br />
Volume/Bottles 60 000 bottles<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for … Importers or agents <strong>in</strong> the UK<br />
2011 Event Prowe<strong>in</strong> 2011, Découvertes en Vallée du Rhône<br />
2011<br />
Awards Decanter 2010, Guide Hachette 2010<br />
Name of the<br />
product<br />
Appellation<br />
Blend<br />
Ex-cellar<br />
price<br />
Food<br />
match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e Les Ond<strong>in</strong>es<br />
2008<br />
La Buissonnade<br />
2009<br />
Clos des Frères<br />
2007<br />
Plan de Dieu<br />
2007<br />
AOC Vacqueyras AOC Côtes du Rhône AOC Vacqueyras AOC Côtes du Rhône<br />
Villages<br />
Red : Grenache Syrah C<strong>in</strong>sault Grenache ma<strong>in</strong>ly, 60% Grenache 35% 80% Grenache 20%<br />
White : Clairette, Roussanne, Syrah & C<strong>in</strong>sault Syrah 5% C<strong>in</strong>sault<br />
Syrah<br />
Grenache Blanc<br />
4,68 € 2,80 € 6,50 € 3,62 €<br />
Red: Games and meats <strong>in</strong><br />
sauce<br />
White: fishes or as an aperitif<br />
Grilled meats<br />
Games and meats <strong>in</strong><br />
sauce<br />
Poultry and red meat<br />
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Focus on…VACQUEYRAS 2008<br />
Appellation: AOC VACQUEYRAS<br />
Grapes: 60% Grenache – 35% Syrah – 5% C<strong>in</strong>sault<br />
Alcohol: 14%/vol<br />
Total production: 35 000 bottles<br />
Ex-VAT price: 4,68 €<br />
Cellar potential: 6 to 8 years<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g: games and meats <strong>in</strong> sauce<br />
Awards:<br />
COMMANDED, Decanter 2010<br />
Vacqueyras 2005<br />
This family-run estate, created just a few<br />
years ago, entered the Hachette Guide with<br />
a star. The elegant nose is marked by the red<br />
fruits jams mixed with a spicy note. After a<br />
pleasant attack, the palate reveals width<br />
and fat, roundness and freshness, a<br />
beautiful bottle.<br />
Hachette Guide 2008<br />
Plan de Dieu 2007<br />
This v<strong>in</strong>tage by Jérémy Onde is placed under<br />
the sign of the cherry and the grenache,<br />
supplemented by the syrah. This w<strong>in</strong>e offers an<br />
<strong>in</strong>tense bouquet of kirsch and morello cherry,<br />
stretched <strong>in</strong> the palate with molten tann<strong>in</strong>s. A<br />
v<strong>in</strong>tage full of delicacy…to taste with cherries.<br />
Hachette Guide 2010<br />
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South West<br />
Discover regional dry whites that<br />
release freshness, crispness and<br />
mouthwater<strong>in</strong>g flavours. Delicious<br />
summer w<strong>in</strong>e or perfect<br />
companion of seafood, Château<br />
Lécusse is a great example of<br />
fresh and aromatic white, while<br />
Château Vari offers w<strong>in</strong>es with<br />
the same care that is given to<br />
the mak<strong>in</strong>g of the most famous<br />
sweet w<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> the world.<br />
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The company<br />
SOUTH WEST<br />
CHÂTEAU VARI<br />
Type of company W<strong>in</strong>egrower<br />
Region, location Monbazillac – South west<br />
Grape varieties Red: merlot, cabernet sauvignon<br />
White: sémillon, sauvignon gris, muscadelle<br />
Appellation Monbazillac, Bergerac rouge, rosé and sec<br />
Soil<br />
Clay and limestone on deep limestone.<br />
Surface/ha 20 ha<br />
Volume/hl 600 hL<br />
Volume/Bottles 80 000 bottles<br />
Packag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Cases of 6 to 12 bottles<br />
Export 40%<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for … Importers <strong>in</strong> the UK<br />
2011 Events Mechelen, Belgium 17 th January 2011 - Sopexa<br />
London 16th February 2011 – Sopexa<br />
Bordeaux June 2011 - V<strong>in</strong>expo<br />
Awards Silver medal - Decanter 2010 (v<strong>in</strong>tage 2008)<br />
Gold at Paris 2010<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Marie AMALRIC, export<br />
manager<br />
Languages: English, French, German<br />
Email: marie@chateau-vari.com<br />
Tel: +33 553 61 84 98<br />
Fax: +33 553 58 49 89<br />
Address: Château vari vignobles Jest<strong>in</strong><br />
24240 MONBAZILLAC<br />
Château Vari’s v<strong>in</strong>eyards were bought <strong>in</strong><br />
1994 by Yann Jest<strong>in</strong> who is <strong>in</strong>itially an<br />
oenologist. He then started a full<br />
restructuration process at the estate<br />
(plant<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g of the leaf surface,<br />
works on the grounds, select<strong>in</strong>g grapes,<br />
modernization of the warehouse…)<br />
The estate is 22ha wide of which 20ha<br />
are dedicated to the production and<br />
Monbazillac AOC represents 13ha. Yann<br />
Jest<strong>in</strong> is also a broker for some<br />
“Bordeaux Grands Crus classes”. He<br />
works <strong>in</strong> close partnership with his<br />
brother Hervé a well-known oenologist<br />
<strong>in</strong> Champagne, together they elaborate<br />
some of the best sweet w<strong>in</strong>es.<br />
Name of the<br />
product<br />
Chateau Vari reserve du<br />
Château 2005 Château Vari 2007 Château Vari 2006 Château Vari 2009 Château Vari 2009<br />
Appellation<br />
AOC Monbazillac AOC Monbazillac AOC Bergerac AOC Bergerac Bergerac sec<br />
rosé<br />
90% sémillon, 5% 85% sémillon, 10% 80% merlot, 20% 50% merlot, 50% 100% sauvignon<br />
Blend sauvignon gris, 5%<br />
muscadelle<br />
sauvignon gris, 5%<br />
muscadelle<br />
cabernet<br />
sauvignon<br />
cabernet<br />
sauvignon<br />
Ex-cellar price 10,70 € 5,9 € 3,45 € 3 € 3 €<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Roquefort, fruit salad,<br />
foie gras and fried<br />
scallops<br />
Poultry, scallops and<br />
blue cheeses<br />
Meat <strong>in</strong> sauce,<br />
grilled meat and<br />
cheeses<br />
Aperitif, grilled<br />
meat and fishes<br />
Fishes and<br />
seafood<br />
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Focus on… CHÂTEAU VARI RÉSERVE DU CHÂTEAU 2005<br />
Appellation: AOC MONBAZILLAC<br />
Soil: Clay and limestone on deep limestone<br />
Grapes: 90% sémillon, 5% sauvignon gris, 5%<br />
muscadelle<br />
Maturation: sweet w<strong>in</strong>e made from grapes that are<br />
highly concentrated <strong>in</strong> sugar.<br />
Total production: 6 000 bottles 750ml + 6 000 bottles<br />
375ml<br />
Ex-cellar price: 10,70€/750ml<br />
Cellar potential: 15 years<br />
Awards:<br />
Bronze – Decanter 2009<br />
Silver- Bordeaux 2008<br />
Hachette v<strong>in</strong>s guide 2008<br />
Bettane & Desseauve guide 2011<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g: It will go perfectly well with<br />
Roquefort, fruit salads, foie gras and fried scallops.<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g notes:<br />
A white golden colour. The nose shows some pear, grapefruit, nuts and m<strong>in</strong>ty aromas. The w<strong>in</strong>e takes<br />
over from the attack with a roundness and sweetness but still float<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g is slightly woody and adds, with its freshness, a surpris<strong>in</strong>g balance to the w<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
The first sip will br<strong>in</strong>g another one.<br />
This w<strong>in</strong>e is also a « v<strong>in</strong> de garde » that will fully develop its aromas over the years. (10 to 15 years<br />
age<strong>in</strong>g).<br />
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The company<br />
18<br />
SOUTH WEST<br />
CHÂTEAU LÉCUSSE<br />
This south west region of France is rich on w<strong>in</strong>e mak<strong>in</strong>g traditions.<br />
There are several appellations <strong>in</strong> that region. The region is situated to<br />
the west of Languedoc – Roussillon and to the east of Bordeaux.<br />
Toulouse, the rosy coloured<br />
city, is the capital of the Midi<br />
Pyrénées region. It is a country<br />
which is rich on medieval<br />
rema<strong>in</strong>s and traditions. Its<br />
countryside may be compared<br />
with Tuscany and Sonoma.<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Mogens N. OLESEN, manager.<br />
Languages: English, Danish, French.<br />
Email: post@chateaulecusse.fr<br />
Tel: +33 356 333 90 09<br />
Fax: +33 356 333 94 36<br />
Address: Château lécusse, Broze<br />
81600 Gaillac<br />
Website: www.chateaulecusse.com<br />
Type of company<br />
Region, location<br />
Grape varieties<br />
Appellation<br />
Soil<br />
Area/Ha<br />
Volume/Hl<br />
Volume/Bottles<br />
Grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Distribution<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for …<br />
Awards<br />
Independent w<strong>in</strong>e grower<br />
South west - Gaillac<br />
Red: Fer Servadou (Braucol), Duras, Syrah, Cabernet<br />
sauvignon, Merlot, Gamay<br />
White: Lo<strong>in</strong> de l'Œil, Muscadelle, Mauzac Muscadelle,<br />
Sauvignon<br />
AOC Gaillac, AOC Gaillac Premières Côtes<br />
Clay and limestone<br />
52ha<br />
2 250 hL<br />
300 000 bottles<br />
Agriculture Raisonnée (use of susta<strong>in</strong>able methods)<br />
Supermarkets, bars, hotels, restaurants.<br />
An importer <strong>in</strong> the UK<br />
Gold Concours Agricole 2009 & 2010 Silver and Bronze<br />
Decanter 2010 – Gold and Bronze - Concours des v<strong>in</strong>s de<br />
Macon 2009 et 2010 Selected <strong>in</strong> guide Hachette 2011 and<br />
Revue des v<strong>in</strong>s de France 2010<br />
Name of the<br />
product<br />
Grappes d'Or<br />
Blanc perlé, rosé and rouge<br />
Special v<strong>in</strong>tage: blanc sec,<br />
rosé, rouge<br />
Aged <strong>in</strong> oak barrels, blanc<br />
sec, blanc doux, rouge<br />
Sparkl<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
extra brut<br />
AOC Gaillac blanc AOC Gaillac blanc AOC Gaillac blanc<br />
AOC Gaillac<br />
Appellation premières côtes AOC<br />
Gaillac<br />
premières côtes AOC<br />
Gaillac<br />
premières côtes AOC<br />
Gaillac<br />
Ex-cellar Price 2,82 € 3,81 € 5,22 € 5,22 €<br />
Blend<br />
Muscadelle, lo<strong>in</strong> de<br />
l’oeil, gamay, duras<br />
Sauvignon, syrah, fer<br />
servadou<br />
Muscadelle, lo<strong>in</strong> de<br />
l’œil, merlot, syrah,<br />
cabernet<br />
Mauzac, sauvignon<br />
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Focus on… CHÂTEAU LÉCUSSE 2007 (Aged <strong>in</strong> oak barrel)<br />
Appellation: AOC GAILLAC<br />
Grapes: Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
Total production: 36 000 bottles<br />
Price: 5,22 € (VAT <strong>in</strong>cluded)<br />
Maturation: age<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> oak barrels for 12 months.<br />
Fermentation: <strong>in</strong> Vats at 28°<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g: Goes well with meals <strong>in</strong> sauce or game, red<br />
meat. Perfect with cheeses.<br />
Awards :<br />
Bronze - Decanter 2010<br />
Gold – W<strong>in</strong>es of Macon challenge 2010<br />
Silver - W<strong>in</strong>es of South West Challenge - Toulouse<br />
2010<br />
Bronze – W<strong>in</strong>es of Gaillac challenge 2009<br />
Nice dark red colour, deep and vivid and<br />
with slight brown reflections.<br />
The nose is expressive, fresh, spicy and<br />
toasty, sweet and with vanilla, cherry and ripe<br />
raspberries flavours.<br />
The palate is greasy, full, dense, fruity and<br />
plumpy. Nice return of the aromatic flavours<br />
giv<strong>in</strong>g it a nice presence and a beautiful<br />
complexity.<br />
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Armagnac<br />
Depend<strong>in</strong>g on the desire or the occasion,<br />
Armagnac can be appreciated as a pleasant<br />
digestif to f<strong>in</strong>ish a convivial meal, but also <strong>in</strong><br />
many other ways. Doma<strong>in</strong>e d’Espérance is<br />
one of Armagnac’s f<strong>in</strong>est producers with its<br />
Blanche d’Armagnac, just off the alembic,<br />
delicious ice cold on its own or with a<br />
splash of lemon, but also <strong>in</strong> the middle of a<br />
meal as a palate cleanser called the trou<br />
gascon.<br />
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The company<br />
Type of company<br />
Region, location<br />
Grape varieties<br />
Appellation<br />
Soil<br />
Surface/ha<br />
Volume/Bottles<br />
Agriculture<br />
Distribution<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
Awards<br />
19<br />
ARMAGNAC<br />
DOMAINE D’ESPERANCE<br />
In 1990, Jean-Louis and Claire de Montesquiou bought the estate<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Bas-Armagnac hillside, <strong>in</strong> Gascony between Toulouse and<br />
Bordeaux, known as one of the best « cru » of Armagnac. A great<br />
emphasis is put at the estate on the use of susta<strong>in</strong>able methods<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g the production process also known as agriculture or “lutte<br />
raisonnée”.The estate also produces and exports w<strong>in</strong>e worldwide.<br />
Limited company<br />
Bas Armagnac, South West<br />
Baco 22A and Folle Blanche<br />
Bas-Armagnac contrôlée<br />
Clay and sand<br />
30 ha<br />
10 000 to 20 000 bottles<br />
Agriculture Raisonnée (use of susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />
methods)<br />
All circuits (51% export) Australia, Argent<strong>in</strong>a,<br />
USA, Russia, Japan, Italy…<br />
An agent or a distributor <strong>in</strong> the UK<br />
Silver - Paris 2009 (Blanche d’Armagnac &<br />
v<strong>in</strong>tage 1992)<br />
Gold – Paris annual Farm<strong>in</strong>g Fair 2006 (v<strong>in</strong>tage<br />
1990).<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Claire de Montesquiou, owner<br />
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese,<br />
Russian, French.<br />
Email: <strong>in</strong>fo@esperance.fr<br />
Tel: +33 558 44 85 93<br />
Fax: +33 558 44 87 15<br />
Address: Doma<strong>in</strong>e d'Espérance<br />
40240 Mauvez<strong>in</strong> d'Armagnac<br />
Website: www.esperance.fr<br />
The Armagnac<br />
Range<br />
Appellation<br />
Blend<br />
Ex-cellar price<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Bas-Armagnac (10<br />
years) XO<br />
Bas-Armagnac<br />
contrôlée<br />
Bas Armagnac<br />
V<strong>in</strong>tage 1994<br />
Bas-Armagnac<br />
contrôlée<br />
Bas Armagnac<br />
V<strong>in</strong>tage 1993<br />
Bas-Armagnac<br />
contrôlée<br />
Bas Armagnac<br />
V<strong>in</strong>tage 1992<br />
Bas-Armagnac<br />
contrôlée<br />
Blanche d’Armagnac<br />
Blanche d’Armagnac<br />
Bacco 22 A Bacco 22 A Bacco 22 A Bacco 22 A Bacco 22 A and folle<br />
blanche<br />
350ml: 11,90€ 350ml: 13,52€ 350ml: 14,00€ 350ml: 14,50€<br />
700ml: 18,58€ 700ml: 22,80€ 700ml: 23,33€ 700ml: 26,00€ 700ml: 11,30€<br />
Dr<strong>in</strong>k after a meal. Dr<strong>in</strong>k after a meal. Dr<strong>in</strong>k after a meal. Dr<strong>in</strong>k after a meal. Dr<strong>in</strong>k <strong>in</strong> apéritif, frosty<br />
like vodka, or <strong>in</strong> a<br />
cocktail.<br />
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Focus on… DOMAINE D’ESPÉRANCE 5 YEARS<br />
Appellation: AOC BAS ARMAGNAC<br />
Grapes: Bacco 22 A<br />
Soil: Clay and sand<br />
Maturation: At least 5 years <strong>in</strong> 410 liters oak barrels<br />
Ex-cellar price/bottle: 350ml 5,57€ - 700ml 10,38€<br />
Packag<strong>in</strong>g: Bellissima (cases of 8): 0,35l;<br />
Classique (cases of 6): 0,70 l;<br />
Magnum (cases of 2): 1,5l;<br />
« Pôt gascon » (cases of 2): 2,5l.<br />
Alcohol: 43%/vol<br />
This Armagnac is made of a blend of three different<br />
eaux de vie from three different v<strong>in</strong>tages. Easy to<br />
dr<strong>in</strong>k, it has fruity aromas with woody notes.<br />
The w<strong>in</strong>e, low on alcohol, is distilled very quickly after<br />
the end of the fermentation process <strong>in</strong> a traditional<br />
Armagnac still and on a low degree of alcohol (54%)<br />
to keep the maximum of aromas.<br />
Food match<strong>in</strong>g<br />
As an aperitif: Tast<strong>in</strong>g with ice, still or sparkl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
water is another way to try a young Armagnac.<br />
It can also be served as a cocktail with tanger<strong>in</strong>e<br />
or lemon.<br />
After a meal: Taste it slowly by mak<strong>in</strong>g the glass<br />
turn <strong>in</strong> <strong>your</strong> hand to enjoy all the aromas.<br />
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The story of cognac beg<strong>in</strong>s, oddly enough, with<br />
spoiled w<strong>in</strong>e. The French people of Cognac found<br />
a solution by distill<strong>in</strong>g the w<strong>in</strong>e twice and then<br />
aged it <strong>in</strong> oak barrels. Tremendously smooth and<br />
mellow, it became known as cognac. The<br />
Abecassis family produces one of the f<strong>in</strong>est<br />
cognacs. The complexity of ABK6 eau-de-vie<br />
defies description: it is elegant, ref<strong>in</strong>ed and subtle<br />
with an extraord<strong>in</strong>ary palate of flavours.<br />
Cognac<br />
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20<br />
COGNAC<br />
ABK6<br />
The company<br />
Type of company<br />
Region, location<br />
Grape varieties<br />
Appellation<br />
Soil<br />
Surface/ha<br />
Volume/Bottles<br />
Agriculture<br />
Distribution<br />
Export<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>in</strong> the UK<br />
Cognac grower, Family – run estate.<br />
Cognac, West France.<br />
100 % Ugni Blanc<br />
AOC Cognac<br />
Clay and limestone<br />
250 ha<br />
3 Million bottles<br />
Susta<strong>in</strong>able methods<br />
On and off-trade<br />
80% export (Europe – USA – Asia)<br />
A distributor for ABK6’s new range and<br />
for “Le Reviseur” brand.<br />
2011 Events 7 - 9 February 2011 – Prodexpo,<br />
27-29 March 2011 - ProWe<strong>in</strong>, Düsseldorf,<br />
17-19 May 2011 - Distil, London,<br />
19-23 June 2011 - V<strong>in</strong>expo, Bordeaux.<br />
Recent awards<br />
International W<strong>in</strong>es & Spirits Competition<br />
UK 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005.<br />
Spirit Challenge London 2010, 2008, 2006.<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>a W<strong>in</strong>es & Spirits Competition 2006<br />
Contact details:<br />
Your contact: Louise Viero, export manager<br />
Languages: English, German, Danish, French<br />
Email: louise@abk6-cognac.com<br />
Tel: +33 5 45 66 35 72<br />
Fax: +33 5 45 66 48 34<br />
Address: SNC du Ma<strong>in</strong>e Drilhon<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de chez Maillard<br />
16440 CLAIX<br />
Website: www.abk6-cognac.fr<br />
www.reviseur-cognac.fr<br />
Onl<strong>in</strong>e blog : abk6cognac.wordpress.com<br />
S<strong>in</strong>gle Estate, A belief<br />
“I am conv<strong>in</strong>ced that blend<strong>in</strong>g “eaux de vie” com<strong>in</strong>g from a S<strong>in</strong>gle Estate<br />
gives the Cognac <strong>in</strong>imitable character and depth. To extract the fruit of my<br />
terroirs, I have decided to master each step of production on our estates.<br />
Our three brands: ABK6, LEYRAT and REVISEUR, have been awarded by<br />
more than 60 medals <strong>in</strong> major <strong>in</strong>ternational tast<strong>in</strong>g competitions <strong>in</strong> the<br />
past five years.<br />
I hope to have the pleasure to welcome you on my estates <strong>in</strong> the near<br />
future.”<br />
Francis Abécassis, Owner.<br />
Our Philosophy:<br />
ABK6 NEW<br />
RANGE<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g notes<br />
ABK6 VS Pure S<strong>in</strong>gle<br />
Gold and amber colour.<br />
The <strong>in</strong>itial nose has<br />
aromas of apricots and<br />
fresh grapes which then<br />
evolve towards light<br />
spices and pastry notes.<br />
The palate is elegant<br />
with a good presence<br />
and an exceptional<br />
length.<br />
ABK6 Cognac –<br />
VSOP Grand Cru<br />
The nose is complex with<br />
stewed fruit and woody<br />
notes which are followed<br />
by brioche, vanilla, apple<br />
and c<strong>in</strong>namon notes. The<br />
palate has an excellent<br />
full structure with a long<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g of vanilla and<br />
woody flavours.<br />
ABK6 Cognac - XO Family<br />
Reserve<br />
Deep old gold <strong>in</strong> colour.<br />
The nose displays<br />
aromatic richness with<br />
dried fruits, nuts and the<br />
liquorice aromas typical<br />
of very mature Cognacs.<br />
The palate is dense and<br />
smooth yet elegant and<br />
with considerable f<strong>in</strong>esse.<br />
AMBITION: In order to answer to the<br />
expectations of a new generation of brown<br />
spirits consumers, ABK6 gives local roots to its<br />
Cognacs, br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g that way more authenticity<br />
to the message proposed.<br />
PACKAGING: An orig<strong>in</strong>al and elegant bottle<br />
comb<strong>in</strong>es an affirmative modernity with its<br />
marked shoulders, with a deep respect of the<br />
Cognac tradition, displayed <strong>in</strong> a rich and<br />
<strong>in</strong>formative front-label.<br />
FAMILY: Fully owned by the Abécassis family,<br />
the company offers reactive and efficient<br />
market<strong>in</strong>g packages to distributors aim<strong>in</strong>g at<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g more value <strong>in</strong> their Cognac <strong>portfolio</strong>.<br />
LE REVISEUR<br />
RANGE<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g notes<br />
Le Réviseur VS Le Réviseur VSOP Le Réviseur XO Le Réviseur ORIGIN<br />
A very fresh first nose<br />
displays touches of plums<br />
and almonds. The palate<br />
is light, pleasant and well<br />
balanced.<br />
Old gold <strong>in</strong> colour with<br />
amber t<strong>in</strong>ts. The fruity and<br />
elegant nose has an<br />
additional touch of spice.<br />
The nose evolves to oaky<br />
and grilled notes. The<br />
palate is full with pleasant<br />
elegance and a clean f<strong>in</strong>ish.<br />
Amber <strong>in</strong> colour<br />
The <strong>in</strong>itial nose has soft oak<br />
and vanilla. The nose develops<br />
to a very elegant rancio with<br />
delicious dried fruit and nut<br />
aromas. The palate is soft and<br />
l<strong>in</strong>ger<strong>in</strong>g with liquorice and<br />
rancio flavours.<br />
Golden amber <strong>in</strong> colour.<br />
A powerful first nose is driven by<br />
spice and honey. The nose<br />
evolves towards pepper<br />
and c<strong>in</strong>namon with soft honey and<br />
buttery richness. The palate is dense,<br />
clean at the same time and slightly<br />
dry: the REVISEUR trademark.<br />
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Focus on…ORIGIN, Cognac Extra by Le Réviseur<br />
Appellation: AOC COGNAC<br />
Location: Petite Champagne<br />
Alcohol: 45%/vol<br />
Awards:<br />
Gold BEST IN CLASS - International<br />
W<strong>in</strong>es & Spirits Competition UK 2010.<br />
Silver - Spirits Challenge London 2010.<br />
Tast<strong>in</strong>g notes: Golden amber <strong>in</strong> colour.<br />
A powerful first nose is driven by spice and<br />
honey. The nose evolves towards pepper<br />
and c<strong>in</strong>namon with soft honey and a buttery<br />
richness.<br />
The palate is dense, clean at the same time<br />
and slightly dry: the REVISEUR trademark.<br />
“For a number of years, its identity and its character<br />
have been particularly enjoyed <strong>in</strong> Northern Europe.<br />
Its fruit<strong>in</strong>ess associated with exceptional roundness<br />
makes Le Réviseur a particularly seductive Cognac.<br />
Cognac Le Réviseur is distributed <strong>in</strong> 15 countries and<br />
is expand<strong>in</strong>g its distribution network.”<br />
“One will discover <strong>in</strong> the ORIGIN Blend the<br />
fundamental character of REVISEUR<br />
Cognacs, magnified by exceptional age<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
ORIGIN’s alcohol content has been naturally<br />
reduced over time, show<strong>in</strong>g the ideal cask<br />
strength of 45% Alc/vol”.<br />
The transformation process of w<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>to Cognac at the estate<br />
250ha of well exposed<br />
v<strong>in</strong>eyards<br />
The fermentation<br />
process <strong>in</strong> thermocontrolled<br />
cellars.<br />
Pot-stills where w<strong>in</strong>es<br />
are distilled accord<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to the tradition <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Charente region.<br />
350 & 400 liter oak barrels<br />
where the cellar-master<br />
carefully monitors each<br />
batch of spirit to match<br />
maturation and<br />
age<strong>in</strong>g potential.<br />
Once the Cognacs are<br />
filtered, the bottles are<br />
r<strong>in</strong>sed with Cognac; this is<br />
the last step <strong>in</strong> production<br />
of a S<strong>in</strong>gle Estate Cognac.<br />
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RED WINES<br />
N° Appellation Estate Name of the<br />
product<br />
1 AOC Alsace Cave de Kientzheim-<br />
Kaysersberg.<br />
2 AOC Beaujolais-<br />
Villages<br />
Château Blaceret-roy<br />
WINE LIST<br />
Year Price* Awards<br />
ALSACE<br />
P<strong>in</strong>ot noir 2009<br />
2008<br />
Confrérie des<br />
Canard<strong>in</strong>s<br />
BEAUJOLAIS<br />
4,13 €<br />
4,46 € Silver medal – Colmar 2009<br />
2.90 €<br />
2 AOC Beaujolais- Château Blaceret-roy Beaujolais-Villages<br />
2,65 €<br />
Villages<br />
Nouveau<br />
2 AOC Beaujolais- Château Blaceret-roy Cuvée à l’Ancienne 2,65 €<br />
Villages<br />
2 AOC Beaujolais Château Blaceret-roy Cuvée Sélection 2,50 €<br />
2 AOC Brouilly Château Blaceret-roy Cuvée Vieilles<br />
4,09 €<br />
Vignes<br />
2 AOC Chiroubles Château Blaceret-roy Chiroubles 4,35 €<br />
2 AOC Fleurie Château Blaceret-roy Fleurie 5,05 €<br />
BORDEAUX<br />
3 AOC Médoc Château Castera Château Castera 2006<br />
2007<br />
3 AOC Médoc Château Castera Château Bourbon la<br />
Chapelle<br />
4 AOC Bordeaux Doma<strong>in</strong>e de<br />
Valmengaux<br />
4 AOC St Emilion<br />
Grand Cru<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de<br />
Valmengaux<br />
5 AOC Bordeaux Château les Vergnes -<br />
Univitis<br />
5 AOC Bordeaux<br />
supérieur<br />
Château les Vergnes -<br />
Univitis<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de<br />
Valmengaux<br />
La dame de onze<br />
heures<br />
2001-<br />
2007<br />
6 € Decanter 2010 - COMMANDED<br />
3,50 €<br />
2007 18 €<br />
Bordeaux Rouge 2,88 €<br />
Château les Vergnes<br />
Beaulieu<br />
6 AOC Bordeaux Château Roquefort Château Roquefort 3,65 €<br />
6 AOC Bordeaux<br />
Supérieur<br />
6 AOC Bordeaux<br />
Supérieur<br />
Château Roquefort<br />
Château Domi-<br />
Cours<br />
6,50 € Favourite <strong>in</strong> GUIDE HACHETTE 2011 (v<strong>in</strong>tage 2007)<br />
6 €<br />
3,20 €<br />
Château Roquefort Roquefortissime 6,30 €<br />
BURGUNDY<br />
7 AOC Bourgogne Dufouleur Frères Le Fouleur -<br />
2008 4,80 € Bronze Medal Decanter World W<strong>in</strong>e Award 2010<br />
Bourgogne P<strong>in</strong>ot-<br />
Noir<br />
7 AOC Côte de Nuits Dufouleur Frères Côte de Nuits 2007 9,80 € Silver Medal International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2010<br />
Villages<br />
Villages Le Vaucra<strong>in</strong><br />
7 AOC Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-<br />
Georges<br />
Dufouleur Frères Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-Georges 13,50 €<br />
7 AOC Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-<br />
Georges 1er Cru<br />
Dufouleur Frères<br />
9 AOC Bourgueil Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es Bourgueil<br />
Nuits-Sa<strong>in</strong>t-Georges<br />
1er Cru Chaboeufs<br />
9 AOC Ch<strong>in</strong>on Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es Anjou Rouge<br />
9 AOC Anjou rouge Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es Ch<strong>in</strong>on<br />
9 VSIG Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es V<strong>in</strong> de France Rouge<br />
2008 22,50 € Silver Medal International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2010<br />
LOIRE VALLEY<br />
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10 AOC Cheverny Doma<strong>in</strong>e maison père<br />
& fils<br />
11 AOC Saumur<br />
Champigny<br />
11 AOC Saumur<br />
Champigny<br />
11 AOC Saumur<br />
Champigny<br />
12 V<strong>in</strong> de Pays du Val<br />
de Loire<br />
12 V<strong>in</strong> de Pays du Val<br />
de Loire<br />
12 V<strong>in</strong> de Pays du Val<br />
de Loire<br />
13 AOC Côtes de<br />
Provence<br />
13 AOC Côtes de<br />
Provence<br />
14 AOC Costières de<br />
Nîmes<br />
14 AOC Costières de<br />
Nîmes<br />
14 AOC Costières de<br />
Nîmes<br />
14 AOC Costières de<br />
Nîmes<br />
15 AOC Chateauneuf<br />
du pape<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e De<br />
Rocheville<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e De<br />
Rocheville<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e De<br />
Rocheville<br />
Vignoble Réthoré<br />
Davy<br />
Vignoble Réthoré<br />
Davy<br />
Vignoble Réthoré<br />
Davy<br />
Cheverny rouge<br />
millésime<br />
Le Roi<br />
2008<br />
2009<br />
3,40 € Hachette 2010 (2 stars)<br />
Bronze – W<strong>in</strong>es of Loire Valley 2009<br />
GOLD - MACON great w<strong>in</strong>es of France 2010<br />
GOLD Liger <strong>in</strong> Loire valley w<strong>in</strong>e fair <strong>in</strong> ANGERS <strong>in</strong> February 2010.<br />
Excellence Price of VINALIES 2010 Union of French w<strong>in</strong>emakers<br />
75cl:<br />
5,00€<br />
Magnum:<br />
10 €<br />
"Commended" at Decanter 2009, Revue des V<strong>in</strong>s de France<br />
June 2008, Silver Medal <strong>in</strong> Paris 2008, Gold Medal <strong>in</strong> Macon<br />
2006<br />
Le Pr<strong>in</strong>ce 4,30 € Guide Hachette 2008, Gold Lys at Interloire 2009<br />
Le Fou du Roi 2005 75cl:<br />
12,00 €<br />
Loire Collection<br />
2,40 €<br />
P<strong>in</strong>ot Noir<br />
Loire Collection 2009 2,40 € Gold - Paris W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2010<br />
Gamay rouge<br />
Pavillon Rouge 3,40€<br />
PROVENCE<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Brigue Brigue signature 4 € Gold - St Tropez W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Brigue Brigue Prestige 7 €<br />
RHÔNE VALLEY<br />
Château de Rozier Château de Rozier 3,9 €<br />
Château de Rozier Galets de Rozier 2 €<br />
Château de Rozier Dauph<strong>in</strong> de Rozier 2.6€<br />
Château de Rozier Mittifiot 7 €<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de la Brunely<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de la<br />
Brunely<br />
15 AOC Vacqueyras Doma<strong>in</strong>e de la Brunely Cuvée de la tour aux<br />
cailles.<br />
15 AOC Vacqueyras Doma<strong>in</strong>e de la Brunely Vacqueyras<br />
Tradition<br />
15 AOC Côtes du rhône Doma<strong>in</strong>e de la Brunely Côtes du Rhône<br />
rouge<br />
15 AOC Côtes du<br />
ventoux<br />
16 to<br />
20 €<br />
2007 7,5 to<br />
11 €<br />
2009 4,60 to<br />
7,50 €<br />
2008 3,80 to<br />
6,20 €<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de la Brunely Ventoux rouge 3,30 to<br />
6,20 €<br />
16 AOC Vacqueyras Doma<strong>in</strong>e les Ond<strong>in</strong>es Doma<strong>in</strong>e Les<br />
Ond<strong>in</strong>es<br />
16 AOC Vacqueyras Doma<strong>in</strong>e les Ond<strong>in</strong>es Clos des Frères 2007 6,50 €<br />
16 AOC Côtes du<br />
Rhône<br />
16 AOC Côtes du<br />
Rhône Villages<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e les Ond<strong>in</strong>es La Buissonnade 2009 2,80 €<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e les Ond<strong>in</strong>es Plan de Dieu 2007 3,62 €<br />
Hachette 2007, 2010<br />
Silver - DECANTER 2010<br />
Gold - Orange W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge (2010).<br />
Gold - Great W<strong>in</strong>es of France Challenge 2010<br />
Silver - World Challenge, Brussels.<br />
Gold - Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2009.<br />
Gold - Orange W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2009.<br />
2008 4,68 € Commanded at Decanter 2010<br />
SOUTH WEST<br />
17 AOC Bergerac Château Vari Château Vari 2006 3,45 €<br />
18 AOC Gaillac Château Lécusse Rouge perlé 2007 2,82 €<br />
18 AOC Gaillac Château Lécusse Aged 1 year <strong>in</strong> oak<br />
barrels<br />
18 AOC Gaillac Château Lécusse Cuvée spéciale fer<br />
servadou<br />
2007 5,22 €* (VAT is <strong>in</strong>cluded)<br />
Bronze – Decanter 2010; Gold – W<strong>in</strong>es of Macon Challenge<br />
2010 – Silver – W<strong>in</strong>es of South West Challenge; Bronze – W<strong>in</strong>es<br />
of Gaillac Challenge<br />
2007 3,81 €<br />
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WHITE WINES<br />
N° Appellation Estate Name of the<br />
product<br />
1 AOC Alsace Cave de Kientzheim-<br />
Kaysersberg.<br />
1 AOC Alsace Cave de Kientzheim-<br />
Kaysersberg.<br />
1 AOC Alsace Cave de Kientzheim-<br />
Kaysersberg.<br />
1 AOC Alsace Cave de Kientzheim-<br />
Kaysersberg.<br />
1 AOC Alsace<br />
Cave de Kientzheim-<br />
Kaysersberg.<br />
ALSACE<br />
Year Price* Awards<br />
P<strong>in</strong>ot Blanc 2009 3,47 € Silver - Paris 2010<br />
P<strong>in</strong>ot gris.<br />
Altenbourg<br />
Patergarten<br />
Furstentum Grand cru<br />
Schlossber Grand cru<br />
Exception<br />
Riesl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Riesl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Kaefferkopf Grand cru<br />
Furstentum<br />
Exception<br />
Patergarten<br />
Schlossberg (late<br />
harvests)<br />
2006<br />
2005<br />
2007<br />
2008<br />
2008<br />
2006<br />
2007<br />
2009<br />
2008<br />
2006<br />
2007<br />
2007<br />
2000<br />
4,68 €<br />
5,45 €<br />
5,45 €<br />
6,88 €<br />
6,88 €<br />
8,80 €<br />
3,96 €<br />
3,58 €<br />
6,71 €<br />
8,80 €<br />
8,80 €<br />
4,46 €<br />
16,45 €<br />
Gold – Mâcon W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2008<br />
Silver medal Colmar 2009<br />
Special v<strong>in</strong>tage maturated <strong>in</strong> oak barrels and bottled at<br />
Strasbourg Hospices w<strong>in</strong>e warehouse.<br />
Gewurztram<strong>in</strong>er 2007 4,95 € Gold - Mâcon W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2008<br />
Gewurztram<strong>in</strong>er<br />
“Vogelgarten”<br />
“Altenbourg”<br />
Grand cru<br />
2009<br />
2004<br />
2004<br />
2009<br />
4,46 €<br />
5,67 €<br />
5,67 €<br />
7,21 €<br />
3,47 €<br />
3,25 €<br />
1 AOC Alsace Cave de Kientzheim-<br />
Kaysersberg.<br />
1 AOC Alsace Cave de Kientzheim-<br />
Kaysersberg.<br />
1 AOC Alsace Cave de Kientzheim-<br />
Kaysersberg.<br />
BEAUJOLAIS<br />
2 AOC Beaujolais Château Blaceret-Roy Beaujolais Blanc 2,95 €<br />
2 AOC Bourgogne<br />
Blanc<br />
5 AOC Bordeaux Château les Vergnes -<br />
Univitis<br />
5 AOC Sa<strong>in</strong>te-Foy Château les Vergnes -<br />
Bordeaux<br />
Univitis<br />
Sylvaner 2008<br />
2007<br />
Gold - Paris 2010<br />
Chasselas “vieilles 2008 3,30 € Gold - Mâcon W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2009<br />
vignes”<br />
Muscat 2008 4,02 €<br />
2009 4,35 €<br />
Château Blaceret-Roy Bourgogne Blanc 3,98 €<br />
BORDEAUX<br />
Bordeaux blanc sec 2009 2,88 € Commended, IWSC and Decanter<br />
Vergnes Beaulieu<br />
(sweet w<strong>in</strong>e)<br />
6 AOC Bordeaux Château Roquefort Roquefortissime 5,50 € Bronze - IWSC 2010<br />
One star <strong>in</strong> Guide Hachette 2010 and 2011<br />
6 AOC Bordeaux Château Roquefort Château Roquefort 3,40 €<br />
BURGUNDY<br />
8 AOC Chablis Doma<strong>in</strong>e J.Collet & fils Chablis 2008 Burgondia d'Or (gold)<br />
8 AOC Chablis 1 er cru Doma<strong>in</strong>e J.Collet & fils Chablis Premier Cru<br />
Montma<strong>in</strong>s<br />
2007<br />
2008 Decanter World W<strong>in</strong>e Awards 2010<br />
8 AOC Chablis 1 er cru Doma<strong>in</strong>e J.Collet & fils Chablis Premier Cru<br />
Vaillons<br />
8 AOC Chablis 1 er cru Doma<strong>in</strong>e J.Collet & fils Chablis Premier Cru<br />
Montée de Tonnerre<br />
8 AOC Chablis 1 er cru Doma<strong>in</strong>e J.Collet & fils Chablis Premier Cru<br />
« mont de milieu »<br />
2007<br />
2008<br />
4,50 €<br />
2008 Burgondia d'Or (gold)<br />
2008<br />
LOIRE VALLEY<br />
Burgondia d’Or (v<strong>in</strong>tage 2009)<br />
Silver - Japan W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge ; Bronze – Chablis W<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Challenge 2010 – Guide 2011 Gilbert & Gaillard.<br />
9 AOC Vouvray Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es Vouvray<br />
9 AOC Muscadet<br />
Sèvre & Ma<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es Muscadet Sèvre &<br />
Ma<strong>in</strong>e<br />
9 AOC Chardonnay Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es Chardonnay<br />
9 VSIG Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es V<strong>in</strong> de France Blanc<br />
10 AOC Cheverny Doma<strong>in</strong>e Maison père<br />
& fils<br />
Cheverny blanc 3,40 € SILVER Liger <strong>in</strong> Loire valley w<strong>in</strong>e fair <strong>in</strong> ANGERS <strong>in</strong> February<br />
2010.<br />
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10 AOC Cheverny Doma<strong>in</strong>e Maison père<br />
& fils<br />
Cheverny blanc<br />
révélation<br />
Two stars ** HACHETTE’S guide 2010 page 1022.<br />
4,40 € Grand Excellence Price of VINALIES 2010 Union of French<br />
w<strong>in</strong>emakers<br />
SILVER medal <strong>in</strong> sélections mondiales des v<strong>in</strong>s CANADA<br />
BRONZE <strong>in</strong> DECANTER London 2010.<br />
BRONZE IWC <strong>in</strong> International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2010.<br />
11 AOC Saumur blanc<br />
sec<br />
12 V<strong>in</strong> de Pays du Val<br />
de Loire<br />
12 V<strong>in</strong> de Pays du Val<br />
de Loire<br />
13 AOC Côtes de<br />
Provence<br />
13 AOC Côtes de<br />
Provence<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de<br />
Rocheville<br />
Vignoble Réthoré<br />
Davy<br />
Vignoble Réthoré<br />
Davy<br />
La dame 6,90 € Guide Hachette 2010, 2008. Gold Liger 2010, 2009 (Salon<br />
des V<strong>in</strong>s de Loire), Gold Medal Fém<strong>in</strong>alise.<br />
Pavillon Blanc 2006 3,40 € Silver - Liger 2010<br />
Loire Collection<br />
Sauvignon blanc<br />
PROVENCE<br />
2,40 €<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Brigue Brigue Prestige 6,1€<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Brigue Brigue Signature 4 €<br />
RHÔNE VALLEY<br />
15 AOC Côtes du rhône Doma<strong>in</strong>e de la Brunely Côtes du Rhône blanc 2009 3,80 to<br />
6,20 €<br />
16 AOC Vacqueyras Doma<strong>in</strong>e les Ond<strong>in</strong>es Doma<strong>in</strong>e Les Ond<strong>in</strong>es 20 08 4,68 €<br />
Silver at Great W<strong>in</strong>es of France Challenge 2009<br />
SOUTH WEST<br />
17 AOC Monbazillac Château Vari Réserve du Château 2005 10,70 € Bronze – Decanter 2009; Silver- Bordeaux 2008 ; Hachette<br />
v<strong>in</strong>s guide 2008 ; Bettane & Desseauve guide 2011<br />
17 AOC Bergerac sec<br />
AOC Monbazillac<br />
Château Vari Château Vari 2009<br />
2007<br />
3 €<br />
5,90 €<br />
18 AOC Gaillac Château Lécusse Grappe d’or 2,82 €<br />
18 AOC Gaillac Château Lécusse Cuvée spéciale<br />
3,81 €<br />
sauvignon blanc<br />
18 AOC Gaillac Château Lécusse Aged <strong>in</strong> oak barrels 5,22 €<br />
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ROSÉS<br />
N° Appellation Estate Name of the<br />
product<br />
ALSACE<br />
1 AOC Alsace Cave v<strong>in</strong>icole de P<strong>in</strong>ot noir rosé 2009 4,02 €<br />
Kientzheim-<br />
Kaysersberg.<br />
BEAUJOLAIS<br />
2 AOC Beaujolais Rosé Château Blaceret-Roy Beaujolais Rosé 2,45 €<br />
2 Château Blaceret-Roy Douceur de Rose 3,29 €<br />
Year Price* Awards<br />
BORDEAUX<br />
6 AOC Bordeaux Château Roquefort Château Roquefort 3,20 €<br />
9 AOC cabernet<br />
d’Anjou<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es<br />
Cabernet d'Anjou<br />
LOIRE VALLEY<br />
9 AOC rosé d’Anjou Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es Rosé d'Anjou 2007<br />
2009<br />
9 AOC rosé de Loire Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es Rosé de Loire<br />
Silver medals Mâcon Great w<strong>in</strong>es challenge<br />
9 VSIG Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es V<strong>in</strong> de France Rosé<br />
10 AOC Cheverny Doma<strong>in</strong>e Maison père Cheverny rosé millésime 2009 3,30 € Quoted <strong>in</strong> Hachette 2008<br />
& fils<br />
11 AOC Cabernet de Doma<strong>in</strong>e de<br />
Le troubadour 3 €<br />
Saumur<br />
Rocheville<br />
12 V<strong>in</strong> de pays du val Vignoble réthoré Davy Loire collection p<strong>in</strong>ot<br />
2,40 €<br />
de Loire<br />
noir<br />
12 V<strong>in</strong> de pays du val Vignoble réthoré Davy Loire collection gamay 2009 2,40 € Gold medal at Paris 2010<br />
de Loire<br />
rouge<br />
12 V<strong>in</strong> de pays du val<br />
de Loire<br />
Vignoble réthoré Davy Pavillon rouge 3,40 €<br />
13 AOC Côtes de<br />
Provence<br />
13 AOC Côtes de<br />
Provence<br />
14 AOC Costières de<br />
Nîmes<br />
15 AOC Côtes du<br />
ventoux<br />
PROVENCE<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e De Brigue Brigue Signature Rosé 4 € Silver International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge, Bronze Macon W<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Challenge<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e De Brigue Brigue Prestige Rosé 6,1 € Gold at International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge; Silver at V<strong>in</strong>alies<br />
International, Bronze International W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge and<br />
Silver World W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge. Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Brigue Côtes<br />
de Provence Prestige 2009 Rosé was awarded an 88 by<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e Spectator and Recommended by DECANTER<br />
RHÔNE VALLEY<br />
Château de Rozier Château de Rozier 2008 2,5 €<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de la Brunely Ventoux rosé 2008<br />
2007<br />
2006<br />
SOUTH WEST<br />
17 AOC Bergerac rosé Château Vari Château Vari 2009 3 €<br />
3,30 to<br />
5,20 €<br />
18 AOC Gaillac Château Lécusse Rosé perlé 2,82 €<br />
18 AOC Gaillac Château Lécusse Cuvée spéciale rosé<br />
3,81 €<br />
syrah<br />
Gold Orange W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge 2009; Gold World Rosé<br />
challenge 2009. Gold at Orange W<strong>in</strong>e Challenge (2008)<br />
with honours from the jury. Gold Concours Général<br />
Agricole, Paris 2007.<br />
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SPARKLING WINES<br />
N° Appellation Estate Name of the<br />
product<br />
ALSACE<br />
Year Price* Awards<br />
1 AOC Alsace Cave de Kientzheim- Crémant Blanc de blancs 5,28 €<br />
Kaysersberg.<br />
1 AOC Alsace Cave de Kientzheim- Crémant Blanc de noirs 5,89 €<br />
Kaysersberg.<br />
1 AOC Alsace Cave de Kientzheim- Crémant rosé 5,61 €<br />
Kaysersberg.<br />
BEAUJOLAIS<br />
2 Château Blaceret-Roy Brut de Blaceret Roy 4,75 € (red,white,rosé)<br />
2 Château Blaceret-Roy Beaujolais I love you 4,75 € (red)<br />
9 AOC Crémant de<br />
Loire<br />
10 AOC Crémant de<br />
Loire<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e de Fl<strong>in</strong>es<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e Maison père<br />
& fils<br />
Crémant de Loire<br />
LOIRE<br />
Crémant de Loire 2006 5,50 €<br />
SOUTH WEST<br />
18 AOC Gaillac Château Lécusse Extra brut 5,22 €<br />
SPIRITS<br />
N° Appellation Estate/Brand Name of the product Price* Awards<br />
19 AOC Bas-<br />
Armagnac<br />
contrôlée<br />
19 AOC Bas-<br />
Armagnac<br />
contrôlée<br />
19 AOC Bas-<br />
Armagnac<br />
contrôlée<br />
19 AOC Bas-<br />
Armagnac<br />
contrôlée<br />
19 AOC Bas-<br />
Armagnac<br />
contrôlée<br />
19 AOC Blanche<br />
d’Armagnac<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e<br />
d’Espérance<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e<br />
d’Espérance<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e<br />
d’Espérance<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e<br />
d’Espérance<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e<br />
d’Espérance<br />
Doma<strong>in</strong>e<br />
d’Espérance<br />
Bas armagnac<br />
(5 years) VSOP<br />
Bas-Armagnac<br />
(10 years) XO<br />
Bas Armagnac<br />
V<strong>in</strong>tage 1994<br />
Bas Armagnac<br />
V<strong>in</strong>tage 1993<br />
Bas Armagnac<br />
V<strong>in</strong>tage 1992<br />
ARMAGNAC<br />
350ml: 12,52 €<br />
700ml: 22,65 €<br />
350ml: 12,73 €<br />
700ml: 24,98 €<br />
700ml : 11,30 €<br />
350ml: 5,57 €<br />
700ml : 10,38 €<br />
350ml : 10,36 €<br />
700ml : 18,57 €<br />
Blanche d’Armagnac 350ml : 12,16 €<br />
700ml : 22,14 €<br />
COGNAC<br />
20 AOC Cognac ABK6 Pure S<strong>in</strong>gle Gold – Spirits Challenge London 2010<br />
Gold - Ch<strong>in</strong>a WSC 2006 (premium)<br />
20 AOC Cognac ABK6 VSOP Grand Cru Gold – Spirits Challenge London 2010<br />
Gold - Best <strong>in</strong> class - IWSC 2008 & 2005<br />
(super premium)<br />
20 AOC Cognac ABK6 XO Family Reserve Silver – Spirits Challenge London 2010<br />
Gold - Ch<strong>in</strong>a WSC 2006 (grand cru)<br />
20 AOC Cognac Le Réviseur Le Réviseur VS Silver - BEST IN CLASS - IWSC 2010<br />
20 AOC Cognac Le Réviseur Le Réviseur XO Double gold - Silver San Francisco Spirits Competition 2009<br />
20 AOC Cognac Le Réviseur Le Réviseur VSOP Silver - San Francisco Spirits Competition 2009<br />
20<br />
AOC Cognac Le Réviseur Le Réviseur ORIGIN<br />
*Prices are ex-cellar (ex-VAT).<br />
Gold - BEST IN CLASS - IWSC 2010<br />
Silver - Spirits Challenge London 2010<br />
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French<br />
W<strong>in</strong>es<br />
FRENCH<br />
WINES<br />
Lysanne DESROCHES<br />
Trade adviser<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e & spirits<br />
Food Sector<br />
Tel : +44 (0)207 024 3656<br />
Fax : +44 (0)207 024 3669<br />
lysanne.desroches@ubifrance.fr<br />
Pandora MISTRY<br />
Trade adviser<br />
W<strong>in</strong>e & spirits<br />
Food Sector<br />
Tel : +44 (0)207 024 3661<br />
Fax : +44 (0)207 024 3669<br />
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