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I SPECIAL FEATURE I WINES I Pioneering Château Pech-Latt marks 30 years of organic certification Château Pech-Latt, in Lagrasse in the Corbières appellation in Languedoc-Roussillon, is celebrating its 30 th anniversary of organic farming certification. Ideally located between land and sea, and benefiting from a dual climate and rich and diverse terroirs, AOC Corbières has 10,600 hectares of vines, including 1,300 hectares in organic farming. Maison Mirabeau has unveiled a stunning custom bottle for its iconic Côtes de Provence Rosé Pure inspired by the sun glistening on waves on the French Riviera. This standout design invites the consumer to hold and rotate the bottle and to be fascinated by its unique design and reflections. Founded in 2010 by a British couple, Stephen and Jeany Cronk, Maison Mirabeau represents a shared passion for Provence and its emblematic rosés. Maison Mirabeau, which expects to achieve B Corp accreditation in early 2023, works with the best producers in Provence and has its own estate, Domaine Mirabeau Château Pech-Latt gained its organic certification in 1991, so the 2021 vintage represents 30 years of its deep commitment to nature. In the region, organic has been adopted by many winegrowers, but as one of the first to switch entirely to organic, Château Pech-Latt is a pioneer Hall 4 / Stand G-242 Maison Mirabeau unveils amazing bottle inspired by the sun and the sea Hall 4 / Stand E-034 Château de Chambert has 1,000 years of history behind its wide range of wines, including reds and rosés Château de Chambert is the largest organic and biodynamics Malbec winery in Cahors, with 65 hectares of vines in an estate that can trace its history back 1,000 years. Among the estate's red wines is Château de Chambert 2017, the historic wine of the chateau, a 100% blend of estate old vines, while Le Cause Rouge 2018 offers a fine red fruit bouquet. Le Cause Rosé Malbec Champagne Royal Riviera, which celebrates the lifestyle of Monaco and the French Riviera, has unveiled its stunning Rosé Princier Champagne. From the Montagne de Reims terroir, it consists of 40% Pinot Noir for structure, 25% Chardonnay for elegance and finesse, 20% Meunier for the fruity side and 15% AOC red wine for the colour. A bright and elegant salmon pink accompanied by delicate fine bubbles, it is very fruity and powerful on the nose, with intense aromas of fresh fruits (notably cherries and strawberries), which together form an exquisite feminine bouquet Hall 3 / Stand J-081 2020 is fresh and fruity with a beautiful aromatic complexity. After succeeding the Delgoulet family in 2007, Philippe Lejeune has cultivated the entire estate biodynamically, while the vinifications all use indigenous yeasts in the production of the estate's wide range of red, rosé and white wines Hall 6 / Stand J-034 Royal Riviera reveals a beautiful Rosé Champagne in bright salmon pink 10 • THE DAILY • WEDNESDAY 15 TH FEBRUARY 2023 wineparis-vinexpo.vinexposium-connect.com
I SPECIAL FEATURE I WINES I Établissements Lauret offers four bottled wines after decades of success distributing to professionals ADVERTORIAL Tracing its history back to the 1930s, Établissements Lauret sells wine from the owning Lauret family and from other passionate winegrowers. After making a success of distribution to professionals, the company has launched a range of bottled wines, Les Contrepèteries, which was born out of an ambition to break the mould of Bordeaux wines. Brunch is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with a floral aroma, Pique-Nique blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc, L'Océan is 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Sauvignon Gris, while the rosé in the range, Piscine, is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Hall 6 / Stand G-164 Cave de Tain showcases latest innovations on dawn of 90 th birthday Wine With Spirit's irreverent approach breaks through the technical jargon of the wine trade Wine With Spirit, an award-winning Portuguese wine producer, is striking a chord thanks to its efforts to speak a language that customers understand. Although raised in a family connected to vineyards and winemaking, João Pedro Montes, Wine With Spirit's CEO, understands that choosing wine can be daunting for the average consumer, who often lacks knowledge of the technical aspects of wine. This has inspired the company's irreverent approach and its desire to develop the perfect liquid for particular moments in life, whether that be a romantic dinner, a celebration or a meeting with friends. Strong and easily identifiable brands makes selection easier for the consumer Hall 5.2 / Stands E-098-41 The winemaker is offering exclusive new blends of remarkable cuvées which are perfect for sharing and indulgence. Cave de Tain has been innovating since the creation of its cellar in February 1933 with the expertise of almost 300 winegrowers spread across some 1,000 hectares of vines. In the lead up to its 90th anniversary, the company is taking advantage of its enviable access to a multitude of left bank and right bank terroirs. Using this geographical advantage to create new flavours, its latest exclusive wines include: • A 100% Syrah Vin de France with fine, silky tannins and aromas of violets, blackberries and oriental spices • A 100% Marsanne cuvée with aromas of flowers, white fruits and light toasted notes. As well as the fantastic taste of these two VDF certified wines, Cave de Tain pays particular attention to reducing its carbon footprint. This also comes under its CSR approach as part of its Vignerons Engagés label. Initiatives include: • The company's ultralight bottles, weighing less than 400g • Deletion of the CRD Illustrator Agathe Ducerf has designed a beautiful new label for the winemaker. These are sold exclusively in the two stores of the Cave de Tain, its online store, and on the trade circuit. Cave de Tain also offers wine lovers a chance to explore the hillside vineyards of the region and dive into the secrets of its cellar. Its wine tourism sector includes cuvées tasting with its Terres de Syrah team while visitors in the summer can also enjoy an aperitif on the River Rhône with the Compagnie des Canotiers, between Ardèche and Drôme Hall 4 / Stand B-374 THE DAILY • WEDNESDAY 15 TH FEBRUARY 2023 • 11
