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I REGION I FRANCE I © Atelier Caumes Le Dôme strives for perfection with new winery and optimum conditions The vineyard, located in Saint- Émilion, amongst some of the most prestigious estates in the world, was conceived by winemaker Jonathan Maltus and designed by award-winning architect Lord Norman Foster. But Le Dôme, with majority (~80%) Cabernet Franc and a HEV3 certification, has adopted a different approach with a laser focus on quality. While many winemakers blend grapes, picked from different parts of the domaine, Le Dôme prides itself on being a single vineyard wine. This strategy, the vineyard says, allows them to fully capture the terroir's true identity in its micro-cuvées. To maintain the quality of its wine, the estate constructed a new winery in 2021 using the latest techniques in winemaking. A six metre wide central atrium houses twelve precision temperature-controlled winemaking vats and an oenological laboratory. To the sides lie cellars where barrels can be rotated individually for controlled ageing. The building also includes offices, a tasting area, a meeting area and reception. To preserve Le Dôme's precious DNA from previous generations, the newest vines are grafted and raised from their fore bearers on mineral rich soils. Throughout the year, the vineyard team passes more than 10 times through each row of vines, making the necessary micro-adjustments to provide optimum growing conditions. While Mr Maltus does not have the profile of a traditional Bordeaux vigneron, he has certainly carved out a name for himself, becoming the the first Englishman to receive a 100 Parker score and receiving an Order of the British Empire for Winemaking from the Queen. The estate's drive for making wine of the highest quality means fewer bottles, with a limited release of roughly 2,500 cases for each vintage and no set quantities Hall 6 / Stand H-154-01 Château Marzelle charms visitors with elegant tanins Château Marzelle, spread over 17 hectares on the Haute Terrasse of Saint- Emilion, has been on the map since 1821. Having received AB certification for its 2020 vintage, its organic farming methods bring purity, freshness and a lingering salinity to its wines. The château, run by Jacqueline et Jean- Jacques Sioen, opened a new cellar in 2012, with the objective of gaining in precision by working on each plot individually. As part of the renovation, terracotta jars were added to winery’s traditional oak barrels Hall 6 / Stand F-130 Château de Malherbes makes debut at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2023 The winery, located only a few steps away from Bordeaux city centre, is presenting its wines and new stateof-the-art gravitational wine cellar. The design building’s design allows the grapes to be transferred straight into the vats with gravity. This way, the berries maintain their best shape and are not damaged in the process. Christophe Bedouet, Director of the company, said: “We produce a wine that stirs the senses, creates emotions, as it is born through constantly challenging and innovating the process, by infusing the purest traditions with a dose of new energy” Hall 6 / Stand J-099 22 • THE DAILY • MONDAY 13 TH FEBRUARY 2023 wineparis-vinexpo.vinexposium-connect.com
© Emilio Del Prado The Off - getting into the right mood in the French Capital The Off by Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris is THE definitive list of restaurants and bars across the city of lights. Take the time to drop by one or two – and get into the right mood for the show! WHERE TO GO IN PARIS Vert de vin tasting Every year, VertdeVin magazine brings a select group of producers together at the Mercure Vaugirard hotel next to the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre to taste some of the best bottles from the previous year. This year, we have invited around thirty winegrowers from France and Italy to represent the diversity of European terroirs, from Tuscany to Champagne. DATE 14 February 2022 from 19:00 to 21:00, To attend, complete the online form Hotel Mercure Vaugirard, Paris-Porte de Versailles More information Le Richer Le Richer, located in the 9th arrondissement, is the neighbourhood bistro par excellence. The contemporary brasserie, created in 2012, will be hosting a Beaujolais night on Monday evening. These delicious wines can be enjoyed alongside the venues' evolving cuisine, prepared with seasonal and local products, which change on a weekly basis. Its lively atmosphere and modern setting respects the work of the farmers and winegrowers which fill its plates with fresh, high quality products. 2 rue Richer - 75009 Paris - TEL: +33 9 67 29 18 43 Bubble party at Coup d’Œil Come and discover champagne and natural sparkling wines by the glass or bottle at the bistro/wine bar Coup D'OEil. The bubble party will kick off on Monday evening with a wide range of bottles on offer, including the Pet Nat by Antonin Jamois from the Domaine de l'Ile Rouge, the bubble by Ribonnet and the Huguenot champagne. At noon, the bistro serves warming dishes picked from grandma's recipe book. In the evenings, sharing plates and selected cheeses are served with natural wines. 80 rue Sedaine, 7511 Paris TEL: +33 1 43 57 59 68 Tasting latitude 40 at Des Terres Des Terres, positioned on latitude 40 which cuts through Europe and the Mediterranean region, is hosting a wine tasting between 19:00 and 2:00am. Visitors can enjoy a selection of bottles from Portugal, Sicily, Greece…and beyond. The friendly bistro in the Reunion district of Paris is committed to highlighting sustainable winemakers. From the cellar to the kitchen, the team honours natural and seasonal products, with a series of delicious dishes to accompany every glass. 82 rue Alexandre Dumas - 75020 Paris - TEL: +33 1 43 48 42 49
