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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 12 • THE DAILY • TUESDAY 15 TH FEBRUARY 2022 www.vinexpodaily.com
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 THE DAILY • TUESDAY 15 TH FEBRUARY 2022 • 13
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