The Daily Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris - Day 2

DAY 2
TUESDAY 15 TH FEBRUARY 2022
HALL 3
STAND G-168
THE WORLD'S
'PREMIER GRAND'
MEET-UP
BRINGING TOP STAKE HOLDERS
FROM THE FOUR CORNERS
OF THE WORLD
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
#11
Geneviève
Laforest
Development
agent, Union
Québécoise des
Microdistilleries
(UQMD)
SPECIAL FEATURE
#12

PRACTICAL GUIDE
Hall 6 / Stand HJ-110
Hall 6 / Stand B-152
Hall 4 / Stand C-020
Hall 4 / Stand FG-086
Hall 4 / Stand A-125
Hall 3 / Stand KL-124
Hall 4 / Stand EF-240
Hall 3 / Stand B-252
Hall 5-2 / Stand DE-024

I MORNING BRIEFING I
Morning
Briefing
PROGRAMME
DAY 2
TUESDAY 15 FEBRUARY
By Rodolphe Lameyse,
Vinexposium, CEO
© Philippe Labeguerie & Joanna Margan
CANS, WINE SELTZERS, NO-LOW... WHAT
DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR NEW-
GENERATION WINES?
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: HALL 3 - Room 3 On! Be Spirits
Free entrance
Full-steam ahead
GRENACHISTAS OF THE WORLD UNITE!
09:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: HALL 3 - Room 1 On! Les
Masterclasses
Free entrance
Good morning everybody, and welcome
to those of you who are joining us on
day 2 of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris.
Yesterday was a special moment, when
for the first time in two years, we finally
came face-to-face once again. And the
good news is, yesterday was just the
beginning.
Today, we’ve got a wide range of
Masterclasses lined up for you in Halls
3 and 5, starting with the Roussillon
wine marketing board (CIVR) focusing
on Grenache at 9:30am and finishing
with The Battle of The Sommeliers,
which is guaranteed to be entertaining.
Yesterday’s Wine Talks were firing on
all cylinders, so be sure to make your
way over to Hall 6 and get involved in
our round-table discussions, with topics
ranging from the UK’s new tax regime
to making wine in an era of climate
change. La WineTech Perspectives
at Hall 4 Stand AC026 is a must visit
for anyone looking to innovate. This
morning’s session, starting at 10:30am,
explores new digital solutions and this
afternoon's will focus on e-commerce
and new virtual experiences. Our
expanded Be Spirits section in Hall 3 was
buzzing yesterday, so better get there
early. It will be kicking off at 9:30am
with cans and hard seltzers, followed
by the French federation of wine and
spirits exporters press conference and
a deep-dive into the world of tomorrow.
When you want a change of scenery,
simply walk over to Hall 5 and browse
the long list of international winemakers
who have joined us from 31 countries.
And if ever you need to rest your legs, pull
up a stool at the Infinite Bar and order
a cocktail. Like last night, we’ve enlisted
the help of bars and restaurants across
Paris to keep the show going after dark.
So check out some of our top picks on
page 15 and see you there.
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09:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: HALL 3 - Room 2 On! Les
Masterclasses
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09:30 am - 11:00 am
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10 am to 11 am
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11:30 am to 5:30 pm
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I NEWS I
Maison A. De Luze,
a modern story for more than
200 years of savoir-faire
Directeur général, Xavier Migeot, talks about the brand's modern
approach to storytelling
The négociant's new
image, being presented
at Wine Paris & Vinexpo
Paris, is designed to
reflects Bordeaux’s organic
transition.
You recently announced your new
strategy and image. Tell us more…
It’s not a new strategy, but simply a
different way of telling the story of a
pioneering company which has been
at the heart of the wine industry since
1820. Keeping with the values of our
founder the Baron Alfred de Luze,
we aim to reach the greatest number
of people, so they can discover
the riches of our terroir. We are a
‘négociant généraliste’, guaranteeing
the distribution of Grands Crus
Classés, famous wines, Petit
Châteaux distributions, both still and
sparkling. We offer our clients a range
of traditional products from France
and Europe, production services in
both bottles and boxes, storage in
our chais, GCC or Tiré bouché, as well
as supporting them with preparing
orders and logistics.
What are the main highlights you are
showcasing at Wine Paris & Vinexpo
Paris 2022?
We are launching our new corporate
identity, which is more modern,
while drawing on our long history of
working in the wine trade. A surety
signature - Maison A. De Luze, will
be standardised across distribution
networks, both small and large, with
exclusive ranges for each one. We will
also be presenting the ‘new look’ of
our major Bordeaux brands, including
the Baron De Luze for the Horeca and
Heritage De Luze for the European GD.
How do you see the Bordeaux wines
positioning on the global market?
Thanks to its reputation, Bordeaux
is one of the strongest ‘collective
brands’ in the beverage industry
today. Because of this unique position,
people around the world want to
see these wines distributed through
Bordeaux’s very own merchant
network. Bordeaux and all those
involved have started questioning
their corporate social responsibility
(CSR) and environmental footprint,
starting with the organoleptic style
of their products’ production and
blending. It is the first ‘vignoble’
to receive level 3 Haute Valeur
Environnementale (HVE) certification
and planning on converting to organic
in the next few years. The Maison A.
De Luze revamp reflects this dynamic
and crucial transition, which the whole
wine industry is experiencing. It offers
the right wine, at the right place, at the
right time.
How important is an international
trade show like Wine Paris & Vinexpo
Paris?
It was the last trade show before the
global pandemic and is now the first
to return in 2022. The beauty of our
product - wine, must be seen and
tasted to fully appreciate its story,
terroir and the efforts of its merchants.
The digital world, no matter how
effective, has not been able to fully
replace face-to-face contact between
producers, merchants and distributors.
That’s why we’ve specifically chosen
this moment to reinvent ourselves, tell
our story and express our steadfast
desire to develop durable partnerships
with our clients
Hall 3 / Stand BC-92
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I NEWS I
ADVERTORIAL
Cuvée Hortense from
Château De La Gaude is a mix
of natural winemaking and
spring water
This red wine, in Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP,
named after the owner’s second granddaughter,
combines three grape varieties, including 60%
Grenache Noir, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25%
Syrah.
Wine Paris &
Vinexpo Paris 2022
opens stronger than
ever
This year’s edition of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris
kicked-off yesterday morning with a strong joint
message about the wine and spirits industry's
courage and solidarity.
These are harvested by hand in
the early hours of the morning,
before being sorted, not once but
twice, and carried to the château's
recently completed cellar,
designed by renowned architect
Olivier Chadebost.
The grapes from the old vines,
Grenache and Cabernet, are
seeded, while the ones from Syrah
are preserved. The juices are then
aged for 12 months in the cellar’s
original concrete vats and barrels.
Hortense’s round taste, with
refined hints of red and black fruits,
compliments creamy cheeses and
chocolate desserts perfectly, and
goes down a treat with meats
like duck breast. Beyond the
carefully rehearsed winemaking
process, part of Hortense’s unique
flavour comes from Château De
La Gaude’s rocky terroir, which
benefits from a hidden gem - a
natural spring. The spring, which
has given its name to one of the
domain’s three restaurants - La
Source, flows deep below its
Grenache plots, giving the cuvée a
distinctive freshness.
Another contributing factor is the
domain’s environmentally friendly
approach to winemaking which
has been practiced and fine tuned
for the last 20 years, through an
organic viticulture. The luxury
vineyard, located on the heights of
Aix en Provence in the department
of the Bouches du Rhône will also
receive its biodynamic certification
in 2022 after taking many steps
to ensure a 100% natural process.
Buyers have the choice between
keeping the cuvée for between 5
and 8 years or drinking it with their
next meal. Regardless, it’s sure to
leave a lasting impression
Hall 4 / Stand C-020
The official opening ceremony,
presented by Vinexposium's
CEO Rodolphe Lameyse and
attended by the French Minister
of Agriculture and Food Julien
Denormandie, brought organisers
and key players from across the
industry together. Mr Lameyse
welcomed everyone warmly,
saying: "Opening this event on
Valentine's Day is no coincidence.
It's an opportunity for us to
celebrate our love of wine and
spirits - a sentiment made stronger
after going two years without a
major event."
He applauded this year's 2,864
exhibitors for being here and
creating a dynamic atmosphere,
adding: "Now the stage is yours,
I hope you have good meetings,
make good business and that
you live the next three days to the
fullest."
Addressing a large crowd at
the heart of the event, Minister
Denormandie praised the wine
industry's great courage in
overcoming what he described
as a 'black year' in 2021, with US
taxes and freezing temperatures
making matters worse. He praised
everyone in attendance, saying:
"Thank you all for coming because
it wasn't always evident that we
would be able to hold this trade
show. The reunion of the wine
industry is a special moment to
celebrate. Rest assured that we
are here by your side for support
and the love of wine, which I
share."
Special thanks was also given to
the organisers of Wine Paris &
Vinexpo Paris 2022 before both
the minister and Mr Lameyse took
to the floor to meet with industry
representatives
Hall 6 / Stand GH-068-15
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I NEWS I
ADVERTORIAL
The taste
of Peyrassol
Where strong vines and homegrown organic
produce meet
La Commanderie de Peyrassol, located on the slopes
of the Massif des Maures, stretches across 850
hectares, of which 92 are vines dedicated to making
'Provence wines' in all three colours.
Since taking over the reins in 2001,
Phillipe Austruy has rejuvenated
the domain, tapping into its clay
and limestone terroir, restoring
kilometres of terraced walls
and building a fully-equipped
cellar. This year marks the end of
the estate’s transition towards
becoming environmentally
sustainable, with the final stages
coming to fruition during the 2022
millésime harvest. Building on
Peyrassol's wine offering seemed
natural for Mr Austruy, who has
added two restaurants, the
© C-Goussard
Bistrot de Lou and Chez Jeanette,
which serve a wide range of local
‘terroir products’. To replenish their
kitchens’ stockroom, an organic
farm has been opened halfway
between the Commanderie and
La Rouvière, above the parcelle
du Clos. A market garden covering
5,000 square metres offers an
abundance of seasonal fruit and
vegetables throughout the year,
while the vegetable patch is home
to long rows of tomatoes, beans,
salads and other vegetables, as
well as aromatic herbs. Another
30 hectares have been dedicated
for the rearing of animals, with
wooden pens and shelters
allowing each species to roam
freely. Organic feed and strict
sanitary conditions have also
been implemented to guarantee
the meat’s quality and taste.
The combination between vines,
farm and kitchen is what makes
Peyrassol such a unique and
interesting place to visit. Many
guests chose to spend more than
a day exploring the domain,
which also exhibits an impressive
collection of contemporary art
Hall 4 / Stand FG-058
THE
'MIRACLE'
MILLÉSIME
2021
Delivering the vintage 2021 was
by no means a simple task, but
Peyrassol managed to navigate the
elements without any real bruises.
Because the vines’ vegetative
cycle was late, no severe losses
were sustained when a historic
frost gripped the region and
temperatures dropped to -9°C at
the end of April.
There was not a drop of rain in
the sky all summer, yet Peyrassol’s
deeply rooted plants did not go
thirsty and resisted the baking heat.
A violent forest fire tore through
la Plaine du Luc mid-August, but
was blown back in the opposite
direction by the Mistral before it
could reach the domain.
In early September, a hail storm
destroyed the village of Pignan’s
entire harvest, just a few kilometres
away, but the surrounding hills
sheltered Peyrassol from the clouds.
Finally, while the surrounding areas
experienced severe flooding during
the year, the water stopped at the
gates of Flassans, which meant the
estate was kept dry.
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Some might say the story of
Peyrassol’s millésime 2021 is nothing
short of a miracle. Regardless, it has
certainly made for some fine wines
THE DAILY • TUESDAY 15 TH FEBRUARY 2022 • 9

PRESS CORNER
How the industry adapts
to the new world will be key
Richard Siddle
Journalist, co-founder of
www.the-buyer.net
Journalist Richard
Siddle, co-founder
of www.The-Buyer.net,
has 15 years' experience
of covering the wine and
spirits sectors. He has told us
about the goals of his visit to
Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris
2022 and what he sees as
the issues facing the wine
industry during a time of
profound change.
What are you looking for at Wine
Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2022?
The opportunity to get back to seeing
key players in the industry face to
face, and the chance as a journalist
to talk to producers and buyers from
around the world to get their take on
the key issues facing them. This allows
to really assess the major trends that
are influencing and driving the global
wine industry, and it is really great to
see key contacts again.
What are the key wine/spirits trends
you are following?
The global supply chain issues
continue to dominate and dictate how
the industry operates, coupled with
the major sourcing issues following
short and poor harvests in key wineproducing
countries in 2021. From
a trading point of view, how the
traditional on and off-trades compete
against the huge rise in online is
going to be fascinating, particularly
the emergence of on-demand grocery
apps that can supply wine to our
doors in less than 10 minutes. Digital
marketing and how the wine industry
adapts and takes advantage of new
smart technologies, voice search, and
the rise of the metaverse will all be key.
What are the industry’s biggest
challenges and opportunities?
The biggest challenges and
opportunities are linked to the
industry's ability to move fast and to
be flexible enough to cope with supply
chain, trading and tariff issues on
the one hand, and the huge growth
opportunities that digital and online
now offer. How it faces up to the
climate change emergency will dictate
the agenda for years to come
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I EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW I
QUEBEC'S MICRODISTILLERIES
Capturing the distinctive
flavours of an outstanding terroir
Canada's French-speaking province has seen explosive
growth in microdistilleries over the past five years as
gins, vodkas, brandies and other spirits spark interest.
We spoke to Geneviève Laforest, development agent
for the Union Québécoise des Microdistilleries (UQMD),
who is giving a masterclass today.
What is the history of Quebec's
microdistilleries?
It's really a very young industry.
The first microdistillery in Quebec
launched in 1998. Then there was
this huge gap until 2016. Since 2016,
60 distilleries have opened. There's
enthusiasm for local products,
motivated mostly by the beer
industry, which has, I would say, 10
years advance on the distilleries.
There's been an interest in making
our own alcohol.
How do the spirits produced by
Quebec's microdistilleries reflect
the province?
With flavours coming from everything
from local herbs to potatoes to
seaweed, the spirits represent a
way to bottle the terroir or natural
environment of Quebec. There's gin
and vodka. Whiskies are coming out.
I think we're striving to make the best
whiskey in the world.
Can you give us a sense of the
scale on which the microdistilleries
operate?
In terms of volume, it's not industrial.
It's really more craft.
We're taking more and more share of
the spirits market in Quebec with our
microdistilleries. The big brands see
their share go down a bit.
What new products are being
showcased at Wine Paris & Vinexpo
Paris 2022?
There's a new category of spirit
called Acerum. Acer means maple
in Latin. We use maple water that
we ferment and put in casks. It
tastes a bit like rum. It's the same as
fermenting sugarcane, but we start
with maple water. It's brand new and
you can taste it here. It has very high
potential for export. We have also
submitted our candidacy for the next
Vinexpo Explorer in 2023.
How much of the production
of Quebec's microdistilleries is
exported?
Export becomes very important to
develop the distilleries and their
markets, as well as developing local
agrotourism around the distilleries,
so people can come and buy local
products on site, exclusive batches.
Exports are very small for the
moment. It doesn't represent 10%
of the market. It's so young. There's
Japan, Singapore, Germany, France
and the United States.
Now we're conquering the world. If
we can double exports in the next
five years we will be very happy. We
see potential in American markets
and European markets. There's
a natural camaraderie between
Quebec and France, so we're really
hoping to open the market here in
France.
How many people work in the
sector and what is your role?
There are about 300 to 350 direct
jobs and about 200 indirect jobs.
I'm the developing agent for the
industry, so I help with exports. I
help with unifiying all the numbers.
I am working on marketing and
promoting the industry in Quebec
but also in the rest of Canada
DISCOVER THE SPIRIT AND VARIETY
OF AN OUTSTANDING TERROIR, BOTTLED
BY THE MICRO-DISTILLERS OF QUEBEC
HALL 3
ROOM 3 ON! > M-195 - BE SPIRITS
Today, Tuesday, 15 February,
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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I SPECIAL FEATURE I
Eyland Spirits
brings Iceland's
unique
character to
France
Ólafsson Gin uses Iceland's botanicals to create its
distinctive flavour. But this is just the start, with more
products set to launch as Eyland Spirits expands
sales across the globe.
Just two years after it was
launched, Ólafsson Gin from
Iceland's Eyland Spirits has
already firmly established itself
as a favourite in its home country
and is fast attracting admirers
overseas.
Named after Eggert Ólafsson,
a celebrated 18th-century
Icelandic explorer, the
superpremium gin captures the
distinctive flavours of the Land
of Fire and Ice.
In particular, Arnar Jón
Agnarsson, the co-founder
of Eyland Spirits, said the
botanicals used in the gin are
very strong thanks to Iceland's
short summer. Iceland's water
also plays a big part in shaping
the gin's character.
"Icelandic water is low in
minerals," Arnar told The Daily.
"It's a completely different kind
of water than in most places
in the world. It blends with the
alcohol and becomes very easy
to drink. It's very smooth. All
Icelandic alcohol should be very
smooth."
While Iceland is the biggest
market, Ólafsson Gin is available
in the United States as well
as Denmark, Germany and
Switzerland. Eyland Spirits is
now keen to increase its range
of export markets.
"We're starting to emphasise
exports a lot," said Arnar. "It's a
very exciting time for us, the next
couple of years. The goal is to
be the first Icelandic gin that hits
the whole global scene. We're
competing with fantastic gins
from all around the world. We
feel the uniqueness of Iceland
is something people want to
explore."
Eyland Spirits is keen to grow
its direct-to-consumer and
e-commerce sales, with Arnar
saying online can open up the
market to millions of potential
customers.
Ólafsson Gin is Eyland Spirits
only product so far, but the plan
is to expand into other spirits,
with vodka first on the list early
next year
Hall 3 / Stand N-131
Distillery Krauss showcases its spirits
at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2022 as it
aims to supercharge sales in France
Hall 3 / Stand L-161
The renowned Austrian distillery has won countless
awards for its wide range of spirits, which are available
in multiple flavours.
Distillery Krauss has come a very
long way since it was launched in a
garage in Austria, having become a
multiple award-winning company of
global renown.
A full range of Distillery Krauss's
beautifully presented gins, vodkas,
rums, brandies and whiskies are
on show at Wine Paris & Vinexpo
Paris 2022 as the company looks to
expand sales in France.
The company was set up by Werner
Krauss, a master distiller, and his
wife, Carmen, back in 2007 and
remains family owned and run.
"They started with gin , then step
by step they started to produce
the different spirits," said Jean-Luc
Dautriat, an associate director with
the company.
The range has grown to include
Anise and Vermouth, and many of
the spirits are available in a wide
range of flavours.
Among those on show this week
is Organic London Dry Gin, Black
Currant Organic Flavoured Vodka,
Mandarin Thyme London Dry Gin,
Lavendar Violet Root London Dry
Gin, Rum and Rye Whisky.
Pure and smooth water from the Kor
Alps is used in the company's spirits,
along with fruits, grains, herbs and
other ingredients sourced from
local farmers in the attractive
mountainous south-eastern
Austrian region of Styria.
Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2022
offers the company the perfect
opportunity to showcase its wares,
as last year it signed an important
distribution deal covering France
with Vintage & Cie.
Until now, France has been one of
the company's smaller markets, but
the aim and hope is that sales in the
country will increase significantly
thanks to the new agreement
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I REGION I FRANCE I VALLÉE DU RHÔNE I
ADVERTORIAL
Six generations
in a bottle
ABK6 launches limited
supply of cognac
exclusively at Wine Paris
& Vinexpo Paris 2022
Domaine Du Gros Pata, a family
domaine with 30 hectares of vines,
is putting forward its cuvée Lucas,
named after the 6 th generation
of wine makers, which as owner
Sabine Garagnon says, is currently
in training.
Lucas, her 15-year-old son, came
up with the idea of putting the
Syrah - Grenache cuvée into
French oak barrels for at least six
months. Sabine, who took over the
reins in 2000, explains: "Normally
the Côtes du Rhône are very soft
and really easy-drinking, but this
one is more complex in terms of
aroma. It's composed of a majority
of Syrah - 95%, so it has the taste
of black fruits and dark chocolate,
which I think goes really well with
meats and desserts."
The 15,000 bottles are made
on one of the vineyard’s oldest
parcelles, with 30-year-old vines
growing on a classic clay and
limestone terroir at the foot of
Mont Ventoux
Hall 4 / Stand AB-172
Domaines Francis Abécassis is releasing 10,000
bottles of its new limited edition ABK6 Reserve Artist
Collection n°3 for the international market exclusively
at Paris Wine and Vinexpo Paris 2022.
Unveiled at a private event on
the estate last October, the
bottle’s label and gift box have
been specially designed by local
artist Sylvain Piget, using a
palette of bright and
harmonious colours.
Domaines Francis
Abécassis is one of the
largest independent
producers of
the Cognac
appellation, with
380 hectares of
vines spread
across three
of its best
Crus, Grande
Champagne,
P e t i t e
Champagne and
Fins Bois. It
distributes its
signature Single
Estate Cognac in more than 45
markets worldwide and launched
a second bottling line in Q4 of
2021 to meet growing demand.
All of the domaines’ vineyards
have obtained the highest level of
Environmental Value Certification
(3) since 2019. The estate has
also won many awards for its
high quality Cognacs since it
was founded at the turn of the
20 th century. As Francis Abécassis
explains: “I have always been
convinced that blending eauxde-vie
from a
single estate
gives the cognac
its inimitable
character.
“Each step of
the production
process is
entirely carried
by our highly
qualified team
who strive every
day to maintain
a unique knowhow,
bringing
care and love to
each step, from
the vine to the
glass.”
Last year, its
ABK6 VSOP won the Best VSOP
in the World for the fourth time
and second consecutive year. Its
XO Renaissance has also won the
Best XO in the World category in
2017 and 2019, and was voted
Best Cognac in the World in
2019
Hall 6 / Stand HJ-110
A vintage label to attract
new wine drinkers overseas
Domaine De Cabasse, located
in the picturesque village of
Seguret, is putting forward
two of its cuvées, Marguerite
and Jucunditas - Latin for the
joy of life. Winemaker and
owner Benoit Baudry says:
“It’s fantastic to be able to see
people face-to-face once again.
Wine without people makes no
sense, so we’re really happy to
be here."
Marguerite, made mostly of
black Grenache, is made for
the export market, with a
vintage-looking label designed
to seduce people who do not
regularly drink wine. In contrast,
Jucunditas is more complex and
is better suited to 'connaisseurs',
with more tannins and a
stronger fruity taste.
The domaine is expanding
to 37 hectares of vines in the
hope of reaching a bigger
market with an IGP (Indication
Géographique Protégée)
Hall 4 / Stand AB-124
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Prosecco is out
in force after
popping sales
Prosecco has recently been enjoying bumper sales, with exports
to several countries - including France - having grown rapidly.
The Consorzio di Tutela del Conegliano
Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
DOCG is presenting sparkling wines
from the celebrated production zone
of Prosecco at this year’s Wine Paris &
Vinexpo Paris.
It is particularly appropriate that the
consortium is exhibiting at Wine Paris
& Vinexpo Paris, because the region’s
sparkling wines are increasingly popular
in France.
Last year, 586,260 bottles valued at
€3.1 million were sold in France, with
both figures having more than doubled
compared to 2019.
World Heritage Site. The decision,
announced in July, made the well-known
hills where Prosecco is produced the 55th
World Heritage Site in Italy.
In addition to experiencing significant
sales growth in France, Prosecco has
also become increasingly popular in
the United States, United Kingdom and
Germany, all of which have recorded
significant sales increases.
Yesterday at Wine Paris & Vinexpo
Paris, the consortium held a masterclass
presented by the well-known French
Master of Wine Edouard Baijot and the
consortium’s director, Diego Tomasi.
“Taking Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Prosecco Superiore DOCG to France and
having the opportunity to talk about it
to an audience that is used to dealing
with top level wines is a very significant
step for our denomination” said Elvira
Bortolomiol, the consortium’s president.
In 2019, the historic production zone of
Prosecco, which lies in north-eastern Italy,
was granted the status of a UNESCO
Many wineries are present at the
consortium’s stand, namely Andreola,
Bellussi, Cantine Vedova, Colesel,
Frassinelli, La Farra, Merotto, Serena
Wines 1881, Trevisiol, and Valdo
Hall 5.3 / Stand DE-174
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The Off - getting into
the right mood in the
French Capital
The Off by Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris is THE definitive
list of partner bars across the city of lights. Take the time
to drop by one or two – and get into the right mood for
the show!
© Mieux - Restaurant
Mieux
Mieux's cuisine comes straight from the
market, with products carefully selected
by chef Giulian Mairu from the western
regions of France. Its cave, curated by
Jean-Baptiste Bayle, is filled with wines
that respect the soil and are chemical free
in the vast majority of cases.
WHERE
TO GO IN
PARIS
Fulgurances l'Entrepôt
Fulgurances l'Entrepôt, an incubator for chefs, welcomes
the rising stars of 'cuisine'. Chef Sophie Le Prado, the former
sous-chef at the Michelin star restaurant Quinsou, is in
residence until the spring. Its glasses are filled with organic
wines from independent producers.
7 Rue Francis de Pressensé
75014 Paris
TEL: +33 1 45 40 07 50
21, rue Saint-Lazare
75009 Paris
Tel: +33 1 71 32 46 73
Jaja
This chic and rural modern bistro,
hidden at the back of a courtyard,
presents itself like an urban garden
or piece of countryside in the
heart of Paris. With more than 80
references and a dozen crus by the
glass, the venue - Le JAJA, meaning
wine, carries its name well. As for
the cooking, its generous portions
are signed Eduardo Gonzalez.
3, rue Sainte-Croix de
la Bretonnerie
75004 Paris
TEL: +33 1 42 74 71 52
Le Garance
The owner of this "farm-to-table"
restaurant, Guillaume Muller, has put
down roots for his project - "la Ferme
de Garance", in a nook of the 7ème
arrondissement. The cuisine, managed by
chef Bertrand Chauvau, combines simplicity
with ingredients of the highest quality. Its
eclectic cave has more than 800 vintages,
with 17 wines being put forward every
month and made available by the glass.
34, rue Saint-Dominique
75007 Paris
TEL: +33 1 45 55 27 56

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