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NEWS Advertorial Emmanuel Vergely Worldwide Export Manager, BESTHEIM Grands Vins d’Alsace NEW WINE FROM #1 GRAND CRU PRODUCER IN ALSACE BESTHEIM Grands Vins d’Alsace are presenting their latest wine – Le Kaefferkopf – at Vinexpo Bordeaux this year. We asked the company’s Worldwide Export Manager, Emmanuel Vergely, to tell us more… There are 51 different Grands Crus in Alsace. The last classified was the Kaefferkopf. This single vineyard is very special, because it is the only Alsace Grand Cru where we are allowed to blend noble grapes to produce a Grand Cru. This wine is made from 60% Gewurztraminer – 20% Pinot Gris – 20% Riesling. It’s a real firework of flavours with a beautiful end on freshness. Now, BESTHEIM own this rare Grand Cru in our portfolio and we are very proud about it. You are presenting yourself as the #1 producer of Grands Crus in the region. How is this measured? BESTHEIM is the first producer of Alsace Grands Crus, as we have 21 different Grands Crus among the most famous of the vineyards (from a total of 51). We are producing around 300,000 bottles of Grands Crus per year; a production which is a strong advantage for our partners to develop new markets on stable quantities and quality. Some of them are very limited production but our “flagship” cuvée is definitely the Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg (the oldest and biggest Grand Cru in Alsace). Hall 1, Stand BC112 Ready to Blend? The Blend, the official Vinexpo party, will be a great opportunity to network in a friendly and relaxing lounge ambience, with a surprising selection of wines, champagnes and spirits. On Tuesday 20th June 2017, from 7:30pm to 1:00am, this will be THE place to chill out in astonishing and surprising surroundings. A night of glamour and dancing, the Blend 2017 will take place at the iconic Palais de la Bourse, a unique cultural and historical monument, where attendees can expect a host of music and entertainment. Ideally located in the very heart of Bordeaux, on the banks of the Garonne river, The Blend is thus the perfect place to catch up with colleagues over a glass of wine or a cocktail. SPONSORED BARS CHAMPAGNE BAR Lanson Andreas Larsson and the 100% Tasted Blind Concept The TASTED 100% BLIND concept will be presented this year for the first time at Vinexpo Bordeaux. Visitors will be able to meet Andreas Larsson, Best Sommelier of the World along with more than 120 winemakers from all around the planet and enjoy an enriching “5 senses” experience in just one place. WINE BARS Vins de Bordeaux Grand Crus Classés Sauternes & Barsac Generation Riesling Inter Rhône Vinexpo’s unmissable after work party is exclusively dedicated to all Vinexpo attendees (exhibitors, visitors and media). Entry tickets are compulsory (€30) – and may be purchased online through a badge-holder’s Vinexpo personal account. Larsson, who will be present at the stand every day, animating master classes, explains that one’s senses can definitely be educated: “It is not about being a genius, just hard work, memorising, tasting and staying open-minded, finding a language and method to describe taste and flavour, being able to communicate it.” EXCEPTIONAL WINES ON AN EXCLUSIVE STAND Around 700 top wines from Italy, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Portugal, Hungary, Turkey, Macedonia, Slovenia, France and other wine countries have been professionally blind tasted and scored by Andreas Larsson. They will be presented in a unique 240m 2 zone dedicated to the TASTED 100% BLIND concept. Hall 1, Stands CD339 & DE339 SPIRITS BAR Vodka Taïga Shtof Gin Moon Harbour Whisky D’Arche 8 VINEXPO DAILY / PREVIEW EDITION / MONDAY 12 TH JUNE 2017
The Experts’ Zone Returns to Vinexpo Bordeaux – Focusing on Logistics and International Relations This year, JF Hillebrand and Vinexpo pursue their collaboration based on the concept of the “Experts Zone”, a space solely dedicated to wine and spirits logistics. 7 companies and more than 40 experts will gather to provide on-site support and advice to industry professionals from France and abroad on all logistics matters: JF Hillebrand – international service provider specialised in the logistics of beer, wine and spirits HAROPA - Port of Havre – sea freight – #1 port worldwide for wine and spirit exports InterRail – international rail freight Groupe ADP – airport design, construction and operation, N°1 in Europe with 2.22 million tonnes of cargo transported in 2016. Combronde – rail freight for France The General Directorate for Customs and Indirect Taxation Maersk Line – International leader in sea freight container transport According to Yvan Astier – Country Manager JF Hillebrand France, “Logistics is the link between proud, passionate producers, and importers / distributors looking to satisfy consumers, connoisseurs or enthusiasts. This link is invisible, but essential in order to protect such a sensitive product and ensure the pleasure of wine tasting around the world.” Lakeside Stand L260, Door 26 Nocturnal Opening of La Cité du Vin As part of the Vinexpo Bordeaux, Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin will exceptionally be opening its doors on Sunday 18 June from 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Visitors are to be offered a unique nocturnal experience, discovering the permanent tour at La Cité du Vin, followed by a buffet with food and wine from Spain, the guest of honour at Vinexpo. The dinner buffet of tapas and Spanish wines will be accompanied by a musical show by a flamenco trio in the hall of La Cité du Vin. The event is organized in partnership with Vinexpo, Conferencia Española de Consejos Reguladores Vitivinícolas (CECRV), and España Exportación e Inversiones (ICEX). Booking required at http://ticket.laciteduvin.com/en-GB/ - Single ticket e65.00 VINEXPO DAILY / PREVIEW EDITION / MONDAY 12 TH JUNE 2017 9
