Tastin'France 2017 - Houston

EXCLUSIVE FRENCH WINE TASTING FOR PROFESSIONALS ONLY HOUSTON - MAY 17, 2017

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Welcome!

Welcome to Tastin’ France, our 11th annual trade tasting roadshow taking place in three cities: Montreal, Houston and San Francisco, from May 15 to May 18, 2017.

Our trade tastings aim at encouraging the distribution of French wines and spirits in North America, by introducing new exciting products or increasing the presence of existing ones. Our mission is to foster business opportunities and initiate network connections between professionals of the trade and French wine & spirits suppliers.

Business France, the French Trade Commission in North America, is very pleased to welcome wine and spirits industry professionals to discover our 26 French wine and a spirit producers from more than 7 regions, enthusiastic to pour their best offer in person.

We wish you a memorable tasting experience!

Aude Guivarch

Head of Agribusiness Business France North America

Manilay Saito

Head of Wine, Beer & Spirits Division Business France North America

Table of Contents

Distillerie René de Miscault ..................................................

Vignoble Carreau Sélection ..................................................

Provin - Château Jean Faux ..................................................

Domaine de Rombeau ..........................................................

Famille Valéry .......................................................................

Vignerons de la Vicomté .......................................................

Vignoble Lorgeril ...................................................................

Joseph Castan ......................................................................

Domaine Landrat-Guyollot / Vignoble Musset Roullier ..........

Château de la Font du Loup ..................................................

Domaine de l’Amandine ........................................................

Domaines de la Vallongue, Terres Blanches & Genestière ...

Europvin ................................................................................

Sélection Patrick Clerget .......................................................

Vins Descombe .....................................................................

Spirits & liquors .....................

table 1 ........................

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Bordeaux ..............................

table 2 ........................

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Bordeaux / South West .......

table 3 ........................

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Languedoc-Roussillon ..........

table 4 ........................

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Languedoc-Roussillon ..........

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Languedoc-Roussillon ..........

table 6 ........................

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Languedoc-Roussillon ..........

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Languedoc / Rh么ne Valley ....

table 8 ........................

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Loire Valley ...........................

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Rh么ne Valley ........................

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Rh么ne Valley ........................

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Rh么ne Valley / Provence ......

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Multi regions .........................

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Multi regions .........................

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Multi regions .........................

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table 1 René de Miscault distillery EAUX DE VIE - LIQUEURS - ABSINTHES

Contact Marie-Béatrice BICKEL Phone: +33 389 475 026 Email: marie.bickel@wanadoo.fr Address: 85 rue du Général Dufieux / 68650 LAPOUTROIE Website: www.renedemiscault.fr

Who are we?

Our distillery is a family-owned distillery founded in 1859. We produce fruit brandies, liqueurs, griottes cherries with liqueur, gins and absinthes. We really take care of the quality of our products which are regularly awarded at international competitions. We export in many countries. We are registered with the FDA and our products meet the TTB standards. We offer also KOSHER spirits.

Our products PUR GOLD Willams Liqueur *with GOLD flakes*. Eyes wonder at our liqueur with gold flakes! PUR GOLD is firstly a fine Williams Pear liqueur with a shining colour and a rich palate. PUR GOLD allies softness and fresh Williams Pear aroma, well balanced with the strength of alcohol. In this special recipe, our liqueur master has added GOLD FLAKES. The gold flakes give a touch of glamour and seduction to our liqueur.

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Spirits

Featured wines Pur Gold Williams

Ginger Liqueur

Pear in the Bottle

Genepi Liqueur

Absinthe Libertine

Elderflower Liqueur

Paris Dry Gin

Pink Grapefruit Liqueur

Liqueur with gold flakes

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table 2 Vignoble Carreau Sélection single estate winemaker

Contact Nicolas CARREAU Phone: +33 557 423 657 Email: info@vignobles-carreau.com Address: Château Les Petits Arnauds / 33390 CARS Website: www.carreau.wine

Who are we?

Since 1832, seven generations of the CARREAU family have managed the winery. Today, Sébastien & Nicolas CARREAU cultivate 202 acres with respect of nature and traditions on Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux AOC. Our wines are distributed in the following states: CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, VA.

Our wines With the sustainable certification TERRA VITIS, the wines of Vignobles CARREAU single estates offer the best value for money 90 + pts with respect of nature and environement.

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Bordeaux

Featured wines Château La Croix St-Pierre Blaye côtes de Bordeaux red 2014

Château La Croix St-Pierre Grande Réserve Blaye côtes de Bordeaux red 2014

Le Blanc de La Croix StPierre Blaye côtes de Bordeaux white 2016

Amiral

Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux red 2014

100% Non-Sulfité (Sulfite-free)

Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux red 2015

Château Cône-Taillasson Sabourin Blaye côtes de Bordeaux red 2014

Château Les Petits Arnauds Blaye côtes de Bordeaux red 2015

Château Les Petits Arnauds Excellence Blaye côtes de Bordeaux red 2014

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table 3 Provin Château Jean Faux negociant - winemaker

Contact Clémence COLLOTTE Phone: +33 557 400 385 Email: clemence.collotte@provin-sa.com Address: Provin / 33350 SAINTE RADEGONDE Website: www.negoce-vins-bio-bordeaux.com

Who are we?

PROVIN is a family-owned wine merchant specialized in organic wines. We are also wine producer through our family estate Château JEAN FAUX (organic). We sell organic wines (at least sustainable) made by vignerons and family estates who share our philosophy.

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Bordeaux / South West

Featured wines «Sainte Radegonde»

Château Darzac

«Les Sources»

Domaine Christophe Peyrus

Bordeaux Supérieur red 2014

Bordeaux Supérieur red 2014

«Sainte Radegonde» Bordeaux white 2015

Trois Maisons Bordeaux red 2014

Entre deux mers white 2016

Pic Saint Loup red 2014

Château Bois Beaulieu Farandole

Côtes du Marmandais red 2014

Château Pech Sirech « Tradition» Cahors red 2014

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table 4 Domaine de Rombeau single estate winemaker

Contact

s of WineMakers in the Roussillon

Philippe RASPAUD Phone: +33 688 887 978 Email: vin@rombeau.com Address: 2 avenue de la Salanque / 66600 RIVESALTES Website: www.domaine-de-rombeau.com

Who are we?

Between Spain, the Mediterranean Sea, the Pyrenees & the Corbières Mountains, Roussillon is known for its diversity of wines & terroirs. If you look forward, you will find the Agly Valley, Domaine de Rombeau’s winery is there, bringing together the knowledge of six generations of winemakers, offers a diverse range of wines in all colors 4 PDOs & 1PGI as Côtes du Roussillon Villages and Rivesaltes.

Our wines The vineyards are located on the slopes in the upper reaches of the Agly valley. About Cuvée Elise, the plot is planted with Syrah and Grenache is 45 years old on an original soil made up of layers of limestone and clay with rounded pebbles. The cuvees macerate for a long time, they are kept separately before being transferred into new French oak barrels and kept for 12 months to extract the tannins with great softness. Aging capacity is 10 years or more for this laying down wine.

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Languedoc-Roussillon

Featured wines Elise

Côtes du Roussillon Villages red 2014

Pierre de La Fabrègue Côtes du Roussillon red 2014

Côtes Catalanes Côtes Catalanes red 2014

Andrea

Côtes du Roussillon white 2015

L’élevé (organic)

Côtes du Roussillon Villages red 2014

Le Rouge (organic) Côtes du Roussillon Villages red 2015

Le Blanc Sec (organic) Côtes Catalanes white 2016

Muscat de Rivesaltes (organic) Muscat de Rivesaltes

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table 5 Famille Valéry

single estate winemaker

Contact Thibault COMBES Phone: + 33 621 293 879 Email: thibault@famillevalery.com Address: Route de Beziers / 34410 SAUVIAN Website: www.famillevalery.com

Who are we?

Winemakers from father to son, the VALERY FAMILY has been working for three generations to produce fine Languedoc wines.

With differents ranges DOMAINE DES DEUX RUISSEAUX, CHATEAU LE THOU et EDEN, the VALERY FAMILY propose AOP LANGUEDOC and IGP d’OC variety wines with noble grapes like Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Roussanne, Marsanne, Petit Manseng, Grenache Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet, Shiraz and Grenache.

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Languedoc-Roussillon

Featured wines Domaine des Deux Ruisseaux IGP d’Oc Viognier white 2016

Domaine des Deux Ruisseaux IGP d’Oc Merlot red 2015

Château Le Thou, OR SERIE Languedoc white 2016

Château Le Thou, OR SERIE Languedoc rosé 2016

Château Le Thou Grand Vin Languedoc red 2015

Château Le Thou, Syrahcuse Languedoc red 2014

Eden

Vin de France white 2015

Eden

Vin de France rosé 2015

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table 6 Vignerons de la Vicomté cooperative

Contact Camille RELANDEAU Phone: +33 467 968 287 Email: camille@winegoce.com Address: Domaines des Trois Fontaines / 34230 LE POUGET Website: www.vicomtedaumelas.fr

Who are we?

Established in 1977, Les Vignerons de la Vicomté is the union of five co-operatives gathering 2000 winegrowers, over 7000 ha of vineyards in the heart of Languedoc. We export, every year 10 million bottles, exclusively selected from our best terroirs.

Specialist in IGP varietal wines and AOP from South of France, our young and dynamic team is flexible and dedicated to answer our clients’ needs around the world.

Our wines Domaine de Gourjo is owned by the Salsac Family, member of the co-operative. The estate is beautifully situated on the hills surrounding the Hérault river. The vines have between 25 and 50 years old, a mix of traditional and international grape varieties.

The blend reflects very well this association, a subtle association between a modern style and typical South of France aromas.

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Languedoc-Roussillon

Featured wines Paravel Blanc

Paravel Rouge

Fontaniels Sauvignon

Fontaniels Pinot Noir

Vintage Chardonnay/Viognier

Vintage Cinsault/Grenache

Domaine de Gourjo

Vintage Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon

IGP Vicomté d’Aumélas white 2016

IGP Pays d’Oc white 2016

IGP Pays d’Oc white 2016

IGP Hérault red 2016

IGP Vicomté d’Aumélas red 2016

IGP Pays d’Oc red 2016

IGP Pays d’Oc rosé 2016

IGP Pays d’Oc red 2016

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table 7 Vignoble Lorgeril single estate winemaker

Contact Matthieu JAMMES Phone: +33 468 728 199 Email: export@lorgeril.com Address: Château de Pennautier / 11650 PENNAUTIER Website: www.lorgeril.com

Who are we?

From a one-man band to a global brand in just 20 years. An independent family business founded in 1620 with Château de Pennautier, the historic seat of the Lorgerils. Nine generations later, Nicolas & Miren de Lorgeril have extended the family holdings to 870 acres of vineyards covering six wine estates spread all over the Mediterranean rim.

Our wines Our vineyards are located in-between the Pyrenees to the South and the Black Mountains to the North, it enjoys a privileged climatic position where the excesses of the Mediterranean climate are tempered by the softness of the Atlantic influences.

This extraordinary mixture - where the days are sunny and warm, where the wind blows almost continuously and where the nights are cool, gives our wines a particular charm. It’s sunshine in a bottle!

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Languedoc-Roussillon

Featured wines Cabernet Franc de Pennautier

Château de Ciffre, Terroirs d’Altitude

Chardonnay de Pennautier

Château de Ciffre, Terroirs d’Altitude

Syrah-Viognier de Pennautier

Domaine de la Borie Blanche

Château de Pennautier, Terroirs d’Altitude

Nuances

IGP Oc red 2016

IGP Oc white 2016

IGP Oc red 2016

Cabardès red - 2013 rosé - 2016

Saint Chinian red 2014

Faugères red 2015

Languedoc rosé 2016 IGP Oc rosé 2016

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Languedoc

table 8 Joseph Castan producer-negociant

Contact Charles JULIEN Phone: +33 750 632 132 Email: europe@josephcastan.com Address: Château Saint Jean d’Aumières / 34150 GIGNAC Website: www.josephcastan.com

Who are we?

Joseph Castan is a producer through 2 estates in Languedoc area and meanwhile - negociant specialized in good-value-for-money fine wines from Languedoc and the Southern Rhône Valley. As I mentioned we are the owner of 2 estates under the AOP Terrasses du Larzac (recently rated 92 points by Robert Parker) and AOP Coteaux du Languedoc (35 ha), and the other one under the AOP Costières de Nîmes (50 Ha). Our wines, distributed to off and ontrade professionals, are exporting to more than 20 countries in Europe, in Asia, and in the USA.

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Roussillon / Rhône Valley

Featured wines Finesse Merlot Cabernet

Elégance Chardonnay

Finesse Colombard Chardonnay

Elégance Sauvignon

IGP Pays d’Oc red 2016

Vin de France white 2016

Joseph Castan Châteauneuf du Pape Châteauneuf du Pape red 2014

Elégance Cabernet Sauvignon IGP Pays d’Oc red 2016

IGP Pays d’Oc white 2016

Vin de France white 2016

Château Saint Louis «Envol» Costières de Nîmes red 2015

Château Saint-Jean d’Aumières «Perles Noires» Languedoc red 2015

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P O U I L LY - F U M É www.landrat-guyollot.com

Domaine Landrat-Guyollot single estate winemaker

single estate winemaker

Contact

Contact

Sophie GUYOLLOT

Lydia MUSSET

Phone: +33 241 390 571 Email: contact.musset. roullier@orange.fr www.vignoble-mussetroullier.com

Phone: +33 386 391 183 Email: sophie.guyollot @landrat-guyollot.com www.landrat-guyollot.com

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Vignoble Musset Roullier

Who are we?

Who are we?

Our boutique wine-estate comprising 16,50 sustainably grown hectares has been specialized in the production of hand-crafted Pouilly-FumĂŠ & Pouilly-sur-Loire wines for 10 generations. Our identity, since the founding of our estate, has been anchored for generations by very feminine roots, which explains why we have always had an eye for detail, for finesse in every action from vine to wine.

Based in Loire Valley since 1994, Vignoble Musset-Roullier expands across 86 acres of vineyards and is recognised for the mastery of its grapes and vinification methods.

Famous for its demanding and meticulous nature, our estate delivers typical and delicious wines produced from Chenin, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay. We practice a sustainable viticulture close to organic farming.

Loire Valley

Featured wines Domaine Landrat-Guyollot

Vignoble Musset Roulier

Les Binerelles

Noctambule

La Rambarde

Les Neuf Vingts

Gemme Océane

Le Moulin de Chateaupanne

Pouilly-Sur-Loire Chasselas white 2015

Pouilly fumé Sauvignon white 2015

Pouilly fumé Sauvignon white 2012

Gemme de Feu

Pouilly fumé Sauvignon white 2012

Crémant de Loire white - sparkling 2015

Anjou red 2015

Anjou white 2015

La Royauté

Anjou Coteaux de la Loire white 2015

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table 10 Château de la Font du Loup single estate winemaker

Contact Anne-Charlotte BACHAS Phone: +33 673 690 358 Email: ac.bachas@orange.fr Address: Château de la Font du Loup / 84350 COURTHEZON Website: www.lafontduloup.com

Who are we?

«The Château de la Font du loup is in my family for 4 generations, since my great grand-father. The unique geographical location allows me to produce extremely fresh and delicate wines. I’ll be more than happy to receive you on my booth and let you discover the beauty of my « terroir»!»

Anne-Charlotte Bachas, Winemaker

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Rhône Valley

Featured wines «Signature by La Font du Loup»

«Signature by La Font du Loup»

La Font du Loup

La Font du Loup

La Font du Loup

«Le Puy Rolland»

Côtes du Rhône white 2015

Châteauneuf-du-Pape white 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape red 2014

Côtes du Rhône red 2015

Châteauneuf-du-Pape red 2015

Châteauneuf-du-Pape red 2015

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table 11 Domaine De

l’amanDine AOC Côtes du Rhône - séguRet VillAge

Domaine de l’Amandine single estate winemaker

Contact Alexander SUTER Phone: +33 490 461 239 Email: domaine.amandine@wanadoo.fr Address: Route de Roaix / 84110 SEGURET Website: www.domaine-amandine.fr

Who are we?

Domaine de l’Amandine is located at the foothills of one of France’s most picturesque villages, Séguret, in the southern Rhône. This family-run estate is currently managed by Alex Suter and his daughter, Mathilde.

Farming 120 acres of appellation Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Village from hillside terraces and with grapes issued from vines averaging 50 years old, the estate produces a range of authentic Rhône wines. Combining traditional know-how and practice with modern methods and equipment, we are enjoying the challenge of producing wines that appeal to wine lovers both locally and internationally; wines that are fruity, smooth and well-structured whilst remaining an eloquent expression of our unique terroir. We look forward to welcoming you to Domaine de l’Amandine to discover the fruits of our labour.

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Rhône Valley

Featured wines Cuvée Mathilde red 2016

Cuvée Marie rosé 2016

Domaine de l’Amandine Côtes du Rhône red 2016

Domaine de l’Amandine Côtes du Rhône white 2016

Domaine de l’Amandine Séguret Villages red 2015

Cuvée Bel Air

Séguret Villages red 2011

La Montagne

Côtes du Rhône Villages red 2013

Cuvée Creation N° 1 IGP Carignan red 2016

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table 12 Domaines de la Vallongue, Terres blanches & Genestière single estate winemaker

Contact Marion BARRAL Phone: +33 490 959 170 Email: contact@lavallongue.com Address: Route de Mouriés - RD 24 / 13810 EYGALIERES Website: www.lavallongue.com

Who are we?

Independant winegrower, we produce in our three estates in the Rhône & Provence Châteauneuf du Pape, Lirac, Tavel, Côtes du Rhône and rosés from Provence. We also produce olive oil from our mill and our 150 acres of olive trees. Our Provence vineyards are organic since 1967.

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Rhône Valley / Provence

Featured wines Château La Genestière

Garrigues (bio)

Château La Genestière

Garrigues (bio)

Côtes du Rhône red 2016

Tavel rosé 2016

Château La Genestière Lirac red 2016

Château La Genestière - Les Petits Cailloux Pays d’Oc white 2016

Baux de Provence rosé 2016

Baux de Provence red

Aurélia (bio)

Baux de Provence red 2013

Domaine des Terres Blanches (bio) Baux de Provence rosé 2016

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table 13 Europvin negociant

Contact Paul SHARP Phone: +33 557 874 321 Email: psharp@europvin.com Address: 65 Cours St Louis / 33300 BORDEAUX Website: www.europvin.com

Who are we?

Europvin was founded by Christopher Cannan in 1978 on a simple yet astute concept: select a unique portfolio of the finest estate wines in Europe and bring it to the attention of discerning importers and opinion makers around the world. This concept continues today at Europvin, managed by a dynamic team of professionals, we offer the best wines from many appellations across France and Spain.

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Multi Regions

Featured wines Domaine Bourillon Vouvray sec white 2015

Domaine Bourillon Vouvray demi sec white 2015

Château du Juge Bordeaux red 2015

Château Fayau

Cadillac côtes de Bordeaux red 2011

Domaine Bastide Saint Dominique Côtes du Rhône red 2015

Domaine Bastide Saint Dominique Châteauneuf du Pape red 2015

Château Barrejat Madiran red 2015

Château Lamartine Cahors red 2014

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table 14 Sélection Patrick Clerget negociant

Contact Jérémy WASZCZUK Phone: +33 380 265 373 Email: accueil@patrick-clerget.com Address: 2, Rue du Grenier A Sel / 21200 BEAUNE Website: www.patrick-clerget.com

Who are we?

Dynamic export specialist, we offer an extensive range of wines from all regions of France. We offer estate-bottled wines and wines bottled in the region of production under our label or under private labels. We are very flexible and we can meet all kinds of demand. Moreover we specialize in supplying airlines companies worldwide like UNITED or DELTA AIRLINE.

Our wines Coteaux Bourguignons is the newest appellation from Burgundy that replaces the former «Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire» and is the only appellation that enables blend in Burgundy : - Aligoté/Chardonnay for White Wine - Gamay/Pinot Noir for Red wine. This appellation is however the best value for money in Burgundy!

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Multi Regions

Featured wines Patrick Clerget

Henry Simon

Cuvée Constance

Patrick Clerget

Réserve du Chevalier

Patrick Clerget

Réserve du Chevalier

Patrick Clerget

Bourgogne Chardonnay white 2015

Côtes de Provence rosé 2016

Sparkling Wine white, sparkling N/V

Crémant de Bourgogne white, sparkling N/V

IGP Oc red 2016

Coteaux Bourguignons red 2015

Bourgogne Pinot Noir red 2015

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune red 2015

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table 15 Vins Descombe negociant Maison fondée en 1905

Contact Bernard BOUTEILLON Phone: +33 474 034 173 Email: bernardbouteillon@vins-descombe.com Address: 462 rue du Beaujolais 69460 SAINT-ETIENNE DES OULLIERES Website: www.vins-descombe.com

Who are we?

Family owned company founded in 1905 and represented by Marine Descombe, the fifth generation, our business consists in selecting, blending, bottling (bottles and Bag-In-Box of 5 to 30 liters) and selling French wines and AOP from the main French wine regions. Let’s discover our wide portfolio: 120 French wines from all regions at all price points!

Our wines Vin de France, rosé Syrah Florent Descombe: this new entry comes in addition to the existing and valued Florent Descombe varietal wines range. This aromatic and pleasant wine with a lot of finesse develops floral and fruity notes. Our rosé syrah has seduced the jury of the 2017 Best Value Vin de France contest (wine contest organized by ANIVIN de France). Indeed: it was awarded the Silver Medal!

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Multi Regions

Featured wines Florent Descombe

Florent Descombe

Florent Descombe

Rouge Carmin

«La Motte»

Chardonnay

«La Motte»

Merlot

Beaujolais Villages red 2016

Juliénas red 2015

Crozes Hermitage red 2014

Crozes Hermitage white 2014

Côtes du Rhône red 2015

Vin de France red NV

Vin de France white NV

Vin de France red NV

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Business France is the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, responsible for fostering export growth by French businesses, as well as promoting and facilitating international investment in France.

It promotes France’s companies, business image and nationwide attractiveness as an investment location, and also runs the V.I.E international internship program.

Founded on January 1, 2015 through a merger between UBIFRANCE and the Invest in France Agency, Business France has 1,500 personnel, both in France and in 70 countries throughout the world, who work with a network of public- and private-sector partners.

For further information, please visit: www.businessfrance.fr

Contacts Marion MACHET Trade Advisor - Wine, Beer & Spirits +1 (713) 985 3276 marion.machet@businessfrance.fr Manilay SAITO Head of Wine, Beer & Spirits Division (North America) +1 (415) 568 4576 manilay.saito@businessfrance.fr @BF_winespirit (eng)