NEWS When Free Spirits
NEWS When Free Spirits Intermingle… The Blend – an exclusive after-hours networking place for Vinexpo attendees From June 14 th to 17 th , 10 pm to 2 am, the Hangar 14 in Bordeaux becomes The Blend, Vinexpo’s official party venue: a pop-up club designed exclusively for Vinexpo attendees. It is an exclusive meeting place enabling networking between journalists, exhibitors and trade visitors in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, with a surprising selection of Wines, Champagnes, Cognacs and Spirits. Vinexpo Sales Director, Mathieu Vanhalst, explains the concept: “It is very much like a temporary club, where you will find a huge wine bar, a champagne bar, a cognac bar outside on the terrace facing the beautiful river, and a spirits bar in the clubbing area. We plan for the wine bar to have a very jazzy, cosy atmosphere, with SUNDAY 14 TH JUNE Wines Discover wines from the following countries: • Argentina • France - Alsace • Italy • Georgia • France - Bordeaux (Médoc & Graves) Champagnes A tasting offered by Charles Collin Cognacs A selection of cognacs proposed by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel de Cognac Spirits Vodka Tovaritch, anisette and liquor “Parfait Amour” by Marie Brizard, gin Nordés, Ron de Venezuela DOC about 50 wines from all over the world. The Blend will be a place where you will be able to relax and chat with your colleagues, or even dance if you so wish!” Vanhalst says Hangar 14, situated on the banks of the Garonne in central Bordeaux, is a perfect venue for such a concept: “It was obvious for us to choose this location, because it is in the centre of Bordeaux. The tram station is just 50 metres from the entrance, so access is very easy for everybody.” Wines will be served from Riedel glasses and The Blend’s partner Castel will provide 10 x 9-seater cars with a driver to get you and your professional acquaintances safely back to your hotels. Tramway B also stops right in front of Hangar 14. MONDAY 15 TH JUNE Wines Where to obtain your Pass to The Blend: Daily (35 Euros) and Weekly Passes (four parties, 90 Euros) are on pre-sale at www.theblend.fr Passes can be purchased at The Blend desks at the Vinexpo exhibition (entrances B and K) and also at Hangar 14, starting from June 14 th at 10 pm, and all opening nights of The Blend. The Blend is a B to B only event and holding a Vinexpo entry badge is required. Discover wines from the following countries: • Chile • France - Rhône • Greece • France - Loire • France - Bordeaux (Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur and Entre-deux-Mers) Champagnes A tasting offered by Besserat de Bellefon Cognacs A selection of cognacs proposed by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel de Cognac Spirits Vodka Tovaritch, anisette and liquor “Parfait Amour” by Marie Brizard, gin Nordés, Ron de Venezuela DOC PARTNERS IN WINE! Wine Partners will be promoting their “duel role” at Vinexpo 2015 – firstly as the owners of what is probably one of the last remaining “garage wine” – Château Croix de Labrie (AOC St Emilion Grand Cru) and secondly, as a group of family producers from different regions in France. The group covers regions including Bordeaux, St-Emilion, Medoc, Cotes de Bordeaux, Entre Deux Mers, as well as Burgundy, Rhone, Alsace, Languedoc and Champagne “As we are small artisan ‘boutique’ winemakers, but also some producers that can do very large volumes, the idea was to offer our wines direct from the cellars,” says proprietor Pierre Courdurié. “In addition, we offer a service that is unique, because while having family vineyards from all over France we are still able to deal direct by using one single warehouse, for France and the export market. We have customers from supermarkets to airlines, to small boutique wine shops, to two or three Michelin Star restaurants.” Hall 1, Stand AB-283 Winemakers, Axelle and Pierre Courdurié TUESDAY 16 TH JUNE Wines Discover wines from the following countries: • Austria • France - Corse • Spain - ARAEX • France - Provence • France - Bordeaux (Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac et Sweet Bordeaux) Champagnes A tasting offered by Lanson Cognacs A selection of cognacs proposed by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel de Cognac Spirits Vodka Tovaritch, anisette and liquor “Parfait Amour” by Marie Brizard, gin Nordés, Ron de Venezuela DOC WEDNESDAY 17 TH JUNE Wines Discover wines from the following countries: • Germany • France - Bourgogne • Spain • Italy • France - Bordeaux (Côtes de Bordeaux) Champagnes A tasting offered by Tsarine Cognacs A selection of cognacs proposed by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel de Cognac Spirits Vodka Tovaritch, anisette and liquor “Parfait Amour” by Marie Brizard, gin Nordés, Ron de Venezuela DOC IN VINO BFM, LIVE RADIO FROM VINEXPO Sunday 14 th June, 4:00 pm The only radio show in France 100% dedicated to the world of wines and spirits, presented by Alain Marty and broadcasted on BFM Business, will be held June 14th at 4 p.m. at the booth of champagne Lanson (Hall 1, stand A-149). Summary: latest news from Vinexpo, market review, seasonal food and wine, international vineyards and interviews with VIP guests. Vinexpo CEO Guillaume Deglise will be one of the show’s guests. 8 VINEXPO DAILY / PREVIEW EDITION / TUESDAY 9 TH JUNE 2015
Bordeaux Airport – International Focus Vinexpo becomes even more accessible thanks to new international air links International flights at Bordeaux airport grew +9.4% in April with 210,558 passengers. Major European destinations continued their robust growth. Brussels took the leading position thanks to the extra offering by Brussels Airlines, achieving growth of +52.2%, closely followed by Barcelona with Vueling (+40.3%), Milan with easyJet (+30.2%), Venice with Volotea (+38.9%) and Amsterdam with KLM and easyJet (+27.7%). A good start to the season for the summer ahead with Malaga (Volotea and since 13 April Vueling) +130%, Bristol (EasyJet) +45.2%, Edinburgh (Ryanair) +10.2% and Bologna (Ryanair) +4.2%. Since 26 May, 2015, it has also become possible to leave your car keys with a valet at the airport, who will take care of your car while you are away and return it to you on the day you get back. Blue Valet launches a service aimed at all passengers, whether they are travelling on business or for leisure. After online bookings for car parks, this car valet is an additional service designed to simplify travellers’ journeys at Bordeaux airport. «Bordeaux Airport will now offer a better response to clients’ needs and improve their experience thanks to the new service offered by Blue Valet. People will really appreciate this service, especially when they are in a rush or have a lot of luggage” says the airport director, Pascal Personne. 160 years of Wine Classification - In Memory of the Emperor A dinner for the International Press will be held for the opening of Vinexpo Bordeaux on Sunday 14 th June, celebrating the 160 years history of Grand Crus Classés in Bordeaux. Indeed, 160 years ago, upon the request of Emperor Napoleon III, Bordeaux’s wine classification system (Grands Crus Classés) was penned by Bordeaux’s syndicate of commerce and industry in time for The Exposition Universelle de Paris of 1855. For this anniversary, Editions Glénat have published a book, “Bordeaux - Les Grands Crus Classés 1855”, photographs from which will be exhibited during Vinexpo Bordeaux: • In the public gardens • At the CIVB wine bar • At the Hôtel de Sèze Sunday’s Press Dinner will take place at the Château Margaux, which will also inaugurate its new cellars designed by Norman Foster. VINEXPO DAILY / PREVIEW EDITION / TUESDAY 9 TH JUNE 2015 9
