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I SNEAK PEEK I Franc de Pied 2021 vintage through the four seasons Family owned boutique vineyard presents rare oldworld clone of Pinot Noir Three Feathers Estate & Vineyard produces handcrafted 100% Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris wines made only with estate-grown grapes. The family run business, located in the the Chehalem Mountains of Oregon, is known throughout the famous Willamette Valley for producing exceptional Pinot Noir. Comprised of hills between 200 and 300 meters above sea level, the terrain forms a natural heat sink. Sheltered from the winds, it captures the summer heat specific to its microclimate with temperatures seven to 10 degrees cooler than in the valley. Three Feathers hailed Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2023 as an exciting opportunity for it to present its Pinot wines. "Of special mention is our Three Feathers Pinot Madeleine – a rare, old-word clone of Pinot Noir known as Pinot Noir Précoce, Pinot Madeleine & Frühburgunder," says the winery. This particular grape has smaller berries and ripens a full three weeks earlier than standard Pinot Noir. Concentrated flavours and elegant aromatics define the winery's first and second vintages. The company will also present its bestselling Three Feathers Pinot Gris 2021 at the show. "This second vintage concluded a dry summer season with occasional bursts of heat," the company comments. "Yields were high and the maturity was perfect to produce a fruity full-bodied wine, exceptional for Pinot Gris. Picked at its peak and pressed right out of the field, our 2021 Pinot Gris was then aged in stainless steel to preserve and express fruit flavours and a light juicy acidity" Hall 5.2 / Stand D-077 Dedicated to expressing its terroir and dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, Château Dauzac is showcasing its beautifully complex Franc de Pied 2021 vintage, a great wine for ageing. "One vintage follows another but no two are alike," Château Dauzac explains. "The 2021 vintage called for a lot of patience and commitment." The winery runs us through the journey behind the vintage which it is presenting at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2023. Winter: The vintage started with an especially mild and rainy winter. The bud break was uniform and occurred early, but the extra-cold and rainy spring meant that this head start was soon lost. Spring: During the spell of frost in April, Château Dauzac’s vineyards were protected due to their proximity to the Gironde estuary, which acts as a natural thermal regulator. Flowering began around May 25 in ideally warm and dry weather. Summer: June was especially rainy, with approximately 127% more rain than average. At times, the rain had an impact on flowering, with traces of coulure, also know as shatter, and millerandage. The cold and damp summer called for watchfulness at all times. Autumn: Veraison was delayed due to the loss of 20% in our earliestripening Merlot plots Discover Slovenian wine which respects the land and local community Klet Brda winery offers some of the best cuvées in the business, sustainably produced for nature, people and long-term success. Klet Brda is a leading producer and exporter of Slovenian wine. Founded as a cooperative in 1957, today it is appreciated by wine lovers from 26 different countries across the world. The winery believes that the production of great wines starts by having respect for the land, the community and future generations. It is dedicated to employing responsible practices when it comes to making wine, as well as contributing to long-term economic success. As a sign of their commitment, Klet Brda chose the symbol of a bee to represent the presence of bees in their vineyards – a signal of ecological balance and biodiversity. Natural resources do not only sustain the business, but also provide prosperity for the community and future generations. At Klet Brda, the work carried out in the vineyards is performed in a way that protects the health of locals and farmers, while ensuring social and economic stability for family farms. Last year the company collaborated with selected winegrowers and partners on a pilot project. The team is testing a solution to enable winegrowers to remotely monitor the status of pests in their vineyards, giving predictions of their movements 14 days in advance. This would allow them to take timely precautions and protect and ended October 13th with our grand Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which managed to take advantage of the sunny days after the rainy spell in early October. Plot-byplot selection and meticulous sorting of the grapes harvested allowed for highquality winemaking. The Result: The mature balances are reminiscent of the past century’s great vintages: aromas of crisp fruit, lots of subtlety and great length on the palate. It has the freshness and structure that make Bordeaux wines so famous Hall 3 / Stand D-182 their vines before any damage occurred and would contribute to a more sustainable production Hall 5.2 / Stand D-025 - 04 14 • THE DAILY • TUESDAY 7 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 Fulgurances La Cave An evening on the theme of the Jura in a simple and cozy setting at Fulgurances La Cave will be held from 18:30 to 00:00 on Monday 13 February. Located in Paris' 11 th arrondissement, the cellar come wine bar is a lively place offering much loved bottles and plates imagined by chef Laure Weiss. It will serve traditional dishes from the Jura region, accompanied by three carefully selected cuvées by winemaker Alexandre Plassat, a former student of Jean-François Ganevat, a white, light red and an oxidative maceration. There are two other Fulgurances venues - L’Entrepôt and L’Adresse, a restaurant which acts as an incubator, welcoming young chefs to take over the kitchen in order to refine their identity, test their ideas, and develop their experience. 5 rue Alexandre Dumas - 75011 Paris - TEL: +33 1 43 48 14 59 Bar James Joyce. Pavillon Fbg St Germain Journey to Marrakech in the heart of the magnificent Majorelle Garden at the 5-star Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain, with a signature cocktail during the three days of the trade show's OFF site events. The cocktail, signed by the house mixologist, conveys exoticism and invites itself to the Maghreb, giving way to a sumptuous blend which combines freshness, perfume and spices: Tequila Vecindad infused with Raz El Hanout, mango, carrot, lemon, orange blossom honey, egg white. There are plenty of other delicious concoctions to choose from and enjoy while soaking up the jazzy and relaxed atmosphere. 3 rue du Pré aux Clercs - 75007 Paris - TEL: +33 1 42 61 01 51 La Cale Fair-faced brickwork on both the wall and the floor, Le Mary After his venture the Petit Navire, Matthieu Lévy is opening his second address; half-wine, half-food, which boasts more than 150 natural wine references. La Cale, with nautical themed decor, will host a blind tasting of four blended cuvées being offered by the glass on February 14 from 17:00 to 1:00. For guests who successfully guess the grape variety, the glass is on the house! On the plate, the super natural wine bar offers a culinary exploration, with simple preparations and quality products which pair perfectly with a glass or even a bottle of delicious wine for those who wish to push the boat out. Polissons This modern and slightly cheeky bistro, opened by Romain Lamon, invites guests to come and (re)discover sake on Wednesday evening, February 15. Located outside Montmartre's touristic centre, away from the hustle and bustle, the stylish venue has an open kitchen which overlooks the Scandinavian style dining room where customers will be able to sample some of the finest sakes between 19:30 and 00:00. They can also delight their pallets with a meal from the regularly renewed menu, which strikes a balance between essentials and new flavours. When it comes to the wine list, Mr Lamon is accompanied by Julia Sfez, with references from renowned independent estates. 35 rue Ramey - 75018 Paris - TEL: +33 6 46 63 57 50 13 rue de Belleville, 75019 Paris TEL: +33 1 43 58 79 64
