NEWS Cutty Sark’s La
NEWS Cutty Sark’s La Martiniquaise- Bardinet Vinexpo Debut La Martiniquaise-Bardinet will be presenting the Cutty Sark Scotch whisky brand at Vinexpo for the first time since it took over the sale of the famous name from Edrington at the end of 2018. First launched in 1923 Cutty Sark has gone on to become one of the most recognisable Scotch whiskies in the world. The move to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet ends an association with Edrington that stretches back over nine decades to the 1930s. It will, though, as part of the deal still continue to help blend and bottle the whisky and provide other associated services during a transition period. Jean-Pierre Cayard, President of La Martiniquaise-Bardinet, says it is “proud to take ownership of this powerful brand”. “Cutty Sark perfectly complements our portfolio of international brands including Label 5, Sir Edward’s & Glen Moray Scotch Whisky, Poliakov Vodka, Porto Cruz and Negrita & Saint James Rum. This acquisition is a major step forward to accelerate our international expansion.” CHÂTEAU FLEUR HAUT GAUSSENS LAUNCHES LA BERGERONNETTE New Grand Vin launch for Château Fleur Haut Gaussens Château Fleur Haut Gaussens has two new wines to show at Vinexpo Bordeaux including its first real high-end wine, Grand Vin, and La Bergeronnette, a new 100% Cabernet Franc. Hervé Lhuillier, owner of this awardwinning property, said it had been one of his ambitions to create a “very high-end wine like a local couturier” which he says is the culmination of 30 years experience making wine in the property. The Grand Vin includes grapes taken from the best parcels on the property and is a blend of equal proportions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. They help create an “elegant, fine, pure, fresh” wine with “aromas of violet with a hint of pepper and blackcurrant jam”. La Bergeronnette is its new 100% Cabernet Franc, named after the small grey bird often seen sitting on stakes in this Bordeaux producer’s vineyard. The wine is made from grapes picked from a specific plot and parcel of vines that have been chosen both for the quality of its terroir and what Lhuillier says is its “exceptional exposure”. Grapes are hand picked for optimum ripeness and help make the well balanced wine with the “remarkable freshness” that Lhuillier is looking for Hall 1 / Stand DE40-17 He adds: “It will further strengthen our position in Europe and boost our presence in key markets such as the US and Japan. With Cutty Sark, we consolidate our position in Scotch whisky, entering in the world’s top 5 groups (IWSR)” Hall 1 / Stand BD216 vinexpodaily.com VINEXPO DAILY / DAY 1 / MONDAY 13 TH MAY 2019 13
