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“There are many pros and cons, but it is always difficult to make a decision from a distance. It will be interesting to see things in situ”, said Monika Christmann.

Wednesday July 21 2021

The United Nations of the wine world yet to vote on relocation to Dijon

Confirming recent rumours, on 12 July France proposed to move the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) to Dijon, in Côte d'Or.
Industry issues
“We are hopeful that the translation of OIV's work into Russian [...] will encourage the Russian Federation to adopt wine standards that fully comply with international standards”, said a French diplomat.

Monday July 19 2021

France makes first move to appease Champagne/shampanskoïe dispute

Some coincidences can be extremely ironic. At its AGM in Paris on July 12, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine discussed recognising (...)
Industry issues
The Russian law not only destabilises the Champagne industry, it also provides geographical indication experts with an unprecedented case study.

Monday July 12 2021

Vladimir Putin’s ‘champanskoïé’ coup described as the “most significant usurpation of a wine appellation in history”

“Кто не рискует, тот не пьёт (...)
Business
The entire vineyard is farmed organically and biodynamically and tillage is handled by Banzaï, the property's Poitevin draft horse.

Wednesday July 07 2021

Gérard Bertrand unveils a new ‘sanctuary’ for making his premium rosé

Credit where credit is due: Gérard Bertrand does nothing by half measures. To exemplify the near-mystical aspect of his Clos du Temple rosé (...)
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For de-alcoholisation and labelling, “at this stage, it is a political agreement. The detailed provisions for the application of this agreement will be decided later by the Commission”, warns Janusz Wojciechowski.

Monday July 05 2021

EU Commissioner explains the new CAP to the wine industry

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP 2023-2027) got the political green light at end of June. It has many implications for the wine industry, (...)
Business
The partnership is not only designed to raise awareness of Tutiac wines and give them shelf stand-out in France, it also allows the winery to develop its export positioning.

Thursday July 01 2021

Tutiac, the official, albeit low-profile wine of the Tour de France

“Tutiac has become the official wine of the Tour de France”, states a press release issued by the Bordeaux co-operative. After (...)
Business
Providing proof that there is still room for innovation in the Cognac appellation area, Jérôme Durand claims, “Our role is to innovate, that's why we’re here”.

Wednesday June 30 2021

First Cognac matured in steam-toasted barrels hits the market

Aqua Ignis, the new Larsen Cognac label, is literally getting some steam up. According to the company’s managing director Jérôme Durand, (...)
Thursday June 24 2021 - Industry issues by Vitisphere
OIV is expected to announce the selected city on 12 July, the day after its next general assembly.

Dijon officialises a “quality application” to host the UN of Wine

“I believe our application is the best”, the major of Dijon François Rebsamen told the press, as he officially presented the candidacy (...)
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Friday June 18 2021 - Wine people by Vitisphere
“Every time a consumer dies, it's a red wine consumer. And every time a consumer is born, it's a rosé wine consumer!” quips Olivier Nasles.

Enhancing synergies between the three Provence appellations

After twelve years as chair of the Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence producers’ organisation, Didier Pauriol, vice-chair of the Vignerons (...)
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Thursday June 17 2021 - Business by Vitisphere
By 2030, Hennessy also intends to be carbon neutral, reducing its emissions by 50%.

Hennessy Cognac intends to double its profits in 10 years

At a press briefing on 9 June, Hennessy CEO Laurent Boillot said he was very satisfied with 2020. The year ended with an exceptional harvest, (...)
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Wednesday June 16 2021 - Industry issues by Vitisphere
“We have succeeded in reintroducing the possibility of adding sustainability restrictions to production specifications, on a voluntary basis”, said a delighted Irène Torellet.

The wine industry triumphs in CAP reform

“The wine industry has emerged victorious from the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)”, said delighted Languedoc MEP (...)
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Monday June 14 2021 - Industry issues by Vitisphere
The French State, which houses OIV headquarters by international agreement, pays the rent for the organisation and must now find a permanent solution.

Bordeaux, Dijon and Reims compete to house headquarters of the UN of wine, OIV

After the high-end districts of Paris, will a wine capital offer accommodation for the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV)? (...)
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Tuesday June 08 2021 - Industry issues by Vitisphere
In the coming weeks, “we hope to make progress towards the resolution of these conflicts, which is our desired outcome”, concludes a ministerial source.

Another month until French wines can be permanently freed from Trump taxes

The diplomatic process continues its course uninterrupted. US and EU negotiators in Brussels and Washington are putting the four-month moratorium (...)
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Monday June 07 2021 - Business by Vitisphere
The Buzet and Rigal brands will remain independent – both in terms of locations and staff – and will be supported in overseas markets by AdVini's export offices.

Buzet co-op buys Rigal and leverages AdVini’s export reach

Co-operatives frequently merge but it is much more uncommon for a winery to base its development on buying a shipping company, particularly (...)
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Wednesday May 26 2021 - Business by Vitisphere
In 2021, Pif à Papa should market a dozen labels, including three from Ile-de-France. Partnership arrangements have been signed with three winegrowers in the Ile de France region.

€40,000 raised for a 100% Parisian wine

After a crowdfunding operation was launched a month ago, by 18 May, 300 contributors had provided €40,000 in funding for the project (...)
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Tuesday May 25 2021 - Business by Vitisphere
To mark its success in the Brazilian market, Rosé Piscine is releasing its first limited edition label with a sleeve featuring the colourful waves of Copa Cabana beach.

How the Rosé Piscine brand of rosé on ice became a runaway success, and spearheads the French wine range in Brazil

“Rosé Piscine has become a staple of the wine department with the equivalent of 1.9 million bottles in sales”, says Jacques Tranier, (...)
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Friday May 21 2021 - Business by Vitisphere
The co-operative intends to contact a malting plant for the barley and has approached an Alsace hop producer to complement its supplies.

French co-operative winery diversifies into beer

Under the name “Brasserie Vigneronne du Gard”, the brewing business of the Rocca Maura co-operative winery in Roquemaure “aims (...)
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Thursday May 20 2021 - Wine people by Vitisphere
The vendors are a retired Australian couple living in Monaco. They had been promoting the property for several years.

George Clooney’s purchase of Domaine du Canadel is being challenged in court

Could there be another stir in the vineyards of Provence? This seems to be the likely scenario playing out around the purchase of Domaine (...)
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Wednesday May 19 2021 - Wine people by Vitisphere
“In six years, we've experienced four frosts,' says winegrower Romain Héraud, whose vineyards were severely impacted this year, and who is keeping an eye on the slow growth of the secondary buds.

Nantes football supporters play as a team for winegrower Romain Héraud

They may support the Nantes Football Club but that’s not all. ‘Canaris’ supporters also show concern for their home region. (...)
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Tuesday May 18 2021 - opinions by Vitisphere
“When you lay yourself bare as I do in my book, it is because you have deep-seated beliefs and are not afraid of criticism”, explains Gérard Bertrand.

Gérard Bertrand: “I think that 50% of vineyards will be organic in 10 years' time”

Leading Languedoc wine industry personality Gérard Bertrand has written an unexpected essay, which reads like a mission statement. In the (...)
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