Bordeaux Women Winemaker NYC Tour

January 8, 2020
Circulation: 94,400

Bordeaux Women Plan to Take Over NYC This March 2020

Timed with Women’s History Month, winemakers will celebrate their region and lead a first-time delegation
featuring specialty 3-Liter bottles; 65 NYC accounts are already signed up

January 8, 2020 (Bordeaux) – A very special delegation of all-women winemakers from Bordeaux is
planning a New York take-over in the first week of March 2020. Timed with the launch of Women’s History
Month, the new venture – Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles – is set to showcase the collective
talent of the women winemakers from this renowned region. Making this extra-special, the feature wines
will be poured by the glass from 3-Liter bottles, a rare, double-magnum size.

Ranging from wine bars to Michelin-star restaurants, 65 accounts throughout New York have already signed
on to host the visiting winemakers in a weeklong celebration from March 2 to March 8. Each account will
pour a selection of wines from 3-Lite bottles, and many are opting to host additional tasting experiences
and promotions in honor of Women’s History Month.

“The women winemakers of Bordeaux are a significant force in shaping the future of our region,” says
Bernard Farges, President of the Bordeaux Wine Council. “March gives us all the opportunity to reflect on
the profound contribution by women in every field and throughout history. This dynamic program captures
the true spirit of Bordeaux women and their influence today. It is a first for our region and based on the
overwhelming support we have already received from the New York wine community, we hope to keep
growing the celebration in years to come.”

Meet the Women Winemakers of Bordeaux

The participating women winemakers from Bordeaux represent the rich diversity of their region and will
present a selection of wines from renowned reds to dry and sweet whites. Their wines capture the artistry
and depth of various Bordeaux appellations from many different perspectives, including family-owned
chateaux and relative newcomers. They include:

• Bernadette Arbo, Château Puyanché
• Youmna Asseily, Château Biac
• Catherine Audoin, Château Moulin de la Roquille
• Juliette Bécot, Château Joanin Bécot
• Marie Courselle, Château Thieuley
• Anabelle Cruse Bardinet, Château Corbin
• Vanessa Cruse Duboscq, Château Laujac
• Clémence de Pourtalès, Château Doyac
• Marine Dubard, Château Dubard Bel-Air
• Emilie Gervoson, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
• Elodie Gilles, Maison Raymond
• Rita Jammet, La Caravelle (Cave Listrac)
• Bérénice Lurton, Château Climens
• Marie-Laure Lurton, Château de Villegeorge
• Caroline Perromat, Château de Cérons
• Pascale Peyronie, Château Fonbadet

• Lucie Secret, Château du Moulin Rouge
• Véronique Smati, Château de Lionne
• Sophie Solnicki-Thierry, Château Fourcas Hosten
• Bérangère Tesseron, Château Larrivaux

Media who are interested in scheduling interviews with the winemakers and receiving more information are
invited to contact Stefanie Schwalb ([email protected]), Emma Mrkonic
([email protected]) or Helen Gregory ([email protected]).

ABOUT Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B.)

Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B) was created by the French Law dated August 18, 1948. It unites
representatives from the three families in the Bordeaux wine industry: winegrowers, merchants and traders.

The CIVB’s 4 missions:

• Marketing mission: position Bordeaux wines as the brand of reference, create a strong bond
between consumers and the Bordeaux brand, recruit new, younger consumers and ensure their
loyalty.

• Technical mission: build knowledge, protect the quality of Bordeaux wines and anticipate new
requirements related to environmental and food safety regulations.

• Economic mission: provide intelligence on production, the market, the environment and sale of
Bordeaux wines around the world.

• The industry’s general interests: protect the terroirs, fight counterfeiting, develop wine tourism.

January 8, 2020
Circulation: 94,400

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January 9, 2020
Circulation: 35,000

BORDEAUX WOMEN PLAN TO TAKE OVER NYC THIS MARCH 2020

– Timed with Women’s History Month, winemakers will celebrate their region and lead a first-time delegation
featuring specialty 3-Liter bottles; 65 NYC accounts are already signed up –

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2020 (Bordeaux) – A very special delegation of all-women
winemakers from Bordeaux is planning a New York take-over in the first week of March 2020. Timed with
the launch of Women’s History Month, the new venture – Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles –
is set to showcase the collective talent of the women winemakers from this renowned region. Making this
extra-special, the featured wines will be poured by the glass from 3-Liter bottles, a rare, double-magnum
size.

Ranging from wine bars to Michelin-star restaurants, 65 accounts throughout New York have already signed

on to host the visiting winemakers in a weeklong celebration from March 2 to March 8. Each account will
pour a selection of wines from 3-Liter bottles, and many are opting to host additional tasting experiences

and promotions in honor of Women’s History Month.

“The women winemakers of Bordeaux are a significant force in shaping the future of our region,” says
Bernard Farges, President of the Bordeaux Wine Council. “March gives us all the opportunity to reflect on
the profound contribution by women in every field and throughout history. This dynamic program captures
the true spirit of Bordeaux women and their influence today. It is a first for our region and based on the
overwhelming support we have already received from the New York wine community, we hope to keep
growing the celebration in years to come.”

Meet the Women Winemakers of Bordeaux
The participating women winemakers from Bordeaux represent the rich diversity of their region and will

present a selection of wines from renowned reds to dry and sweet whites. Their wines capture the artistry

and depth of various Bordeaux appellations from many different perspectives, including family-owned

châteaux and relative newcomers. They include:

• Bernadette Arbo, Château Puyanché • Elodie Gilles, Maison Raymond
• Rita Jammet, La Caravelle (Cave Listrac)
• Youmna Asseily, Château Biac • Bérénice Lurton, Château Climens
• Catherine Audoin, Château Moulin de la • Marie-Laure Lurton, Château de Villegeorge
• Caroline Perromat, Château de Cérons
Roquille • Pascale Peyronie, Château Fonbadet
• Lucie Secret, Château du Moulin Rouge
• Juliette Bécot, Château Joanin Bécot • Véronique Smati, Château de Lionne
• Sophie Solnicki-Thierry, Château Fourcas
• Marie Courselle, Château Thieuley
Hosten
• Anabelle Cruse Bardinet, Château
Corbin • o Bérangère Tesseron, Château Larrivaux

• Vanessa Cruse Duboscq, Château
Laujac

• Clémence de Pourtalès, Château Doyac
• Marine Dubard, Château Dubard Bel-Air

• o Emilie Gervoson, Château Larrivet
Haut-Brion

Media who are interested in scheduling interviews with the winemakers and receiving more information are
invited to contact Stefanie Schwalb ([email protected]), Emma Mrkonic
([email protected]) or Helen Gregory ([email protected]).

ABOUT Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B.)
Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B.) was created by the French Law dated August 18, 1948. It unites
representatives from the three families in the Bordeaux wine industry: winegrowers, merchants and traders.
The CIVB’s 4 missions:

• Marketing mission: position Bordeaux wines as the brand of reference, create a strong bond
between consumers and the Bordeaux brand, recruit new, younger consumers and ensure their
loyalty.

• Technical mission: build knowledge, protect the quality of Bordeaux wines and anticipate new
requirements related to environmental and food safety regulations.

• Economic mission: provide intelligence on production, the market, the environment and sale of
Bordeaux wines around the world.

• The industry’s general interests: protect the terroirs, fight counterfeiting, develop wine tourism.

January 9, 2020
Circulation: 173,900

Bordeaux Women Plan to Take Over NYC This March 2020

NEW YORK - Jan. 9, 2020 - PRLog -- A very special delegation of all-women winemakers from Bordeaux
is planning a New York take-over in the first week of March 2020. Timed with the launch of Women's History
Month, the new venture – Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles – is set to showcase the collective
talent of the women winemakers from this renowned region. Making this extra-special, the featured wines
will be poured by the glass from 3-Liter bottles, a rare, double-magnum size.

Ranging from wine bars to Michelin-star restaurants, 65 accounts throughout New York have already signed
on to host the visiting winemakers in a weeklong celebration from March 2 to March 8. Each account will
pour a selection of wines from 3-Liter bottles, and many are opting to host additional tasting experiences
and promotions in honor of Women's History Month.

"The women winemakers of Bordeaux are a significant force in shaping the future of our region," says
Bernard Farges, President of the Bordeaux Wine Council. "March gives us all the opportunity to reflect on
the profound contribution by women in every field and throughout history. This dynamic program captures
the true spirit of Bordeaux women and their influence today. It is a first for our region and based on the
overwhelming support we have already received from the New York wine community, we hope to keep
growing the celebration in years to come."

Meet the Women Winemakers of Bordeaux
The participating women winemakers from Bordeaux represent the rich diversity of their region and will
present a selection of wines from renowned reds to dry and sweet whites. Their wines capture the artistry
and depth of various Bordeaux appellations from many different perspectives, including family-owned
châteaux and relative newcomers. They include:

o Bernadette Arbo, Château Puyanché
o Youmna Asseily, Château Biac
o Catherine Audoin, Château Moulin de la Roquille
o Juliette Bécot, Château Joanin Bécot
o Marie Courselle, Château Thieuley
o Anabelle Cruse Bardinet, Château Corbin
o Vanessa Cruse Duboscq, Château Laujac
o Clémence de Pourtalès, Château Doyac
o Marine Dubard, Château Dubard Bel-Air
o Emilie Gervoson, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
o Elodie Gilles, Maison Raymond
o Rita Jammet, La Caravelle (Cave Listrac)
o Bérénice Lurton, Château Climens
o Marie-Laure Lurton, Château de Villegeorge
o Caroline Perromat, Château de Cérons
o Pascale Peyronie, Château Fonbadet
o Lucie Secret, Château du Moulin Rouge
o Véronique Smati, Château de Lionne
o Sophie Solnicki-Thierry, Château Fourcas Hosten
o Bérangère Tesseron, Château Larrivaux

January 13, 2020
Circulation: 11,658,264

Bordeaux Women Winemakers Plan First U.S. Tour (March 2020)

A very special delegation of all-women winemakers from Bordeaux is planning a New York take-over in the
first week of March 2020. Timed with the launch of Women’s History Month, the new venture — Strong
Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles — is set to showcase the collective talent of the women winemakers
from this renowned region. Making this extra-special, the featured wines will be poured by the glass from
3-Liter bottles, a rare, double-magnum size.

Ranging from wine bars to Michelin-star restaurants, 65 accounts throughout New York have already signed
on to host the visiting winemakers in a weeklong celebration from March 2 to March 8. Each account will
pour a selection of wines from 3-Liter bottles, and many are opting to host additional tasting experiences
and promotions in honor of Women’s History Month.

“The women winemakers of Bordeaux are a significant force in shaping the future of our region,” says
Bernard Farges, President of the Bordeaux Wine Council. “March gives us all the opportunity to reflect on
the profound contribution by women in every field and throughout history. This dynamic program captures
the true spirit of Bordeaux women and their influence today. It is a first for our region and based on the
overwhelming support we have already received from the New York wine community, we hope to keep
growing the celebration in years to come.”

Meet the Women Winemakers of Bordeaux
The participating women winemakers from Bordeaux represent the rich diversity of their region and will
present a selection of wines from renowned reds to dry and sweet whites. Their wines capture the artistry
and depth of various Bordeaux appellations from many different perspectives, including family-owned
châteaux and relative newcomers. They include:

o Bernadette Arbo, Château Puyanché
o Youmna Asseily, Château Biac
o Catherine Audoin, Château Moulin de la Roquille
o Juliette Bécot, Château Joanin Bécot
o Marie Courselle, Château Thieuley
o Anabelle Cruse Bardinet, Château Corbin
o Vanessa Cruse Duboscq, Château Laujac
o Clémence de Pourtalès, Château Doyac
o Marine Dubard, Château Dubard Bel-Air
o Emilie Gervoson, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion o Elodie Gilles, Maison Raymond
o Rita Jammet, La Caravelle (Cave Listrac)
o Bérénice Lurton, Château Climens
o Marie-Laure Lurton, Château de Villegeorge
o Caroline Perromat, Château de Cérons
o Pascale Peyronie, Château Fonbadet
o Lucie Secret, Château du Moulin Rouge
o Véronique Smati, Château de Lionne
o Sophie Solnicki-Thierry, Château Fourcas Hosten
o Bérangère Tesseron, Château Larrivaux

Media who are interested in scheduling interviews with the winemakers and receiving more information are
invited to contact Stefanie Schwalb ([email protected]), Emma Mrkonic
([email protected]) or Helen Gregory ([email protected]).

ABOUT Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B.)
Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B.) was created by the French Law dated August 18, 1948. It unites
representatives from the three families in the Bordeaux wine industry: winegrowers, merchants and traders.
The CIVB’s 4 missions:
* Marketing mission: position Bordeaux wines as the brand of reference, create a strong bond between
consumers and the Bordeaux brand, recruit new, younger consumers and ensure their loyalty.
* Technical mission: build knowledge, protect the quality of Bordeaux wines and anticipate new
requirements related to environmental and food safety regulations.
* Economic mission: provide intelligence on production, the market, the environment and sale of Bordeaux
wines around the world.
* The industry’s general interests: protect the terroirs, fight counterfeiting, develop wine tourism.

January 20, 2020
Circulation: 207,900

Look at homegrown products to avoid tariff woes on imports

John McDonald

Let’s start with a little housekeeping. I was notified by Emma Mrkonic of Gregory + Vine that Bordeaux
Women Winemakers will appear in New York March 2-8. To date, 65 outlets are participating. Those
interested in sampling Bordeaux poured from 3L bottles may wish to contact Emma by email for particulars:
[email protected]

It appears that we are proceeding with countervailing tariffs vs. Euroland. And it’s about time. Don’t be
confused over whether tariffs are good or bad arguments. Many Euroland countries have been slamming
America for years, with taxes or tariffs or fees or other restrictions on vino, likker, queso and auto tariffs,
while flooding the U.S. with subsidized food, autos, steel and aluminum. By the way, so have many of our
other trading enemies. A partner is someone that joins you in a fair deal. The current kerfuffle is over new
taxes on U.S. internet service providers that our “buddies,” the French government, recently levied. In some
cases they are labeled fees, import taxes, VAT, etc. The French are particularly creative; look up TARIC,
import duties. France kicked this off in 2017 with higher tariffs on about 20,000 products, and those on fruit,
produce and wine produced in the U.S. were particularly onerous. All that said, I think tariffs are not good
trade tools. However, free trade only works when both sides abide by the same tariff rules. You will likely
hear Smoot-Hawley referred to. Before being taken in by scribblers who most likely failed algebra, let alone
the advanced math needed to evaluate a global economy, be aware by reading the following in your spare
time: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jan/29/smoot-hawley-tariffs-protectionism-donald-trump
and https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/040115/which-countries-have-highest-tariffs.asp. These
are just two opinions. Here’s a counterargument: https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2020/01/straight-
talking-on-wine-tariffs?article_id_F=. I’m not endorsing any side of this discussion, since calculus did me
in. It’s written as a lead-in into today’s wine recommendations, and a slightly different format. I will list
several award-winning wines from countries not being slammed by tariffs, “the good stuff,” with only
fingernail comments of those I have sampled. When hundreds rate wine and come to consensus, I’m
normally in that mix.

Following are some Sauvignon Blancs to replace those pricey Loire Valley French wines. Margerum 2018
Sybarite shows pear, lemon rind and white-flower aromas, citrus and Asian pear flavors, acid bright, chalky,
93 McD points under $21. A true bargain is Oak Grove SB Reserve. The 2018 is excellent, and get this, 89
points and $80 for a case of mags or 750s. Citrus, green apple and tropical fruit ride a crisp medium frame.
Vintage-specific although the ‘16 and ‘17 are OK. Nobilo 2018 Icon (Marlborough) prices are all over the
place, best I could find was $203/case or $18/bottle. Classic NZ Marlborough SB, offers citrus, trop fruit
and slightly vegetal aromas with seashell notes. On the palate, snow peas, more trop fruit, touch of salinity;
proper citrus acidity supports all through a smooth, creamy finish, 91 McD under $21. Finally, Scenic Root
Winegrowers Textbook Vineyard Napa 2017 or ‘18 will take time from your local guy to bring in, 92 points
under $25. How about Mt. Beautiful from NZ, love its name but haven’t sampled any; was rated 91, fair
value at $24.

Some folks claim they can locate beautiful Pinot Noir that rivals the best Red Burgundies. I have yet to
locate one. That said, there are several U.S. locales that produce lovely terroir-driven Pinot Noir, and the
winemakers don’t demand a pound of flesh for their product. I look for PN produced in Santa Rita Hills,
North Coastal Mendocino and North Coast in Cali. In Oregon, Chehalem Mountains Ribbon Ridge (Mike
Etzel’s Beaux Freres, 95 at $90; Etzel is a great winemaker) Brick House 2016, 94 points at $52, Dundee
Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, Umpqua Valley near Roseburg. Here I like Abacela. They live outside the Oregon
box and produce wine normally associated with Portugal and Spain: Tempranillo, Albarino, Dolcetto, Tinto

Amarela, Graciano, an excellent Malbec and Port. All are grown in small, defined lots on the slopes of a
cone-shaped foothill for maximum terroir effect. Clever viticulture. Barbara and I visited in 2016. Their
vineyards and buildings were very carefully groomed. Always a good omen. Their Barrel Select Malbec
rated 91 McD, 2011-15 around $30/bottle. Abacela also does a good job with big bottles for those who like
unique.

January 16, 2020
Circulation: 110,000

Live from New York, it’s the Women Winemakers of Bordeaux!
BORDEAUX WOMEN PLAN TO TAKE OVER NYC THIS MARCH 2020

– Timed with Women’s History Month, winemakers will celebrate their region and lead a first-time
delegation featuring specialty 3-Liter bottles; 65 NYC accounts are already signed up –

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2020 (Bordeaux) – A very special delegation of all-women
winemakers from Bordeaux is planning a New York take-over in the first week of March 2020. Timed
with the launch of Women’s History Month, the new venture – Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux
Bottles – is set to showcase the collective talent of the women winemakers from this renowned
region. Making this extra-special, the featured wines will be poured by the glass from 3-Liter bottles,
a rare, double-magnum size.

Ranging from wine bars to Michelin-star restaurants, 65 accounts throughout New York have already
signed on to host the visiting winemakers in a weeklong celebration from March 2 to March 8. Each
account will pour a selection of wines from 3-Liter bottles, and many are opting to host additional
tasting experiences and promotions in honor of Women’s History Month.

“The women winemakers of Bordeaux are a significant force in shaping the future of our region,”
says Bernard Farges, President of the Bordeaux Wine Council. “March gives us all the opportunity
to reflect on the profound contribution by women in every field and throughout history. This dynamic
program captures the true spirit of Bordeaux women and their influence today. It is a first for our
region and based on the overwhelming support we have already received from the New York wine
community, we hope to keep growing the celebration in years to come.”

Meet the Women Winemakers of Bordeaux

The participating women winemakers from Bordeaux represent the rich diversity of their region and
will present a selection of wines from renowned reds to dry and sweet whites. Their wines capture
the artistry and depth of various Bordeaux appellations from many different perspectives, including
family-owned châteaux and relative newcomers. They include:
o Bernadette Arbo, Château Puyanché
o Youmna Asseily, Château Biac
o Catherine Audoin, Château Moulin de la Roquille
o Juliette Bécot, Château Joanin Bécot
o Marie Courselle, Château Thieuley
o Anabelle Cruse Bardinet, Château Corbin
o Vanessa Cruse Duboscq, Château Laujac
o Clémence de Pourtalès, Château Doyac
o Marine Dubard, Château Dubard Bel-Air
o Emilie Gervoson, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
o Elodie Gilles, Maison Raymond
o Rita Jammet, La Caravelle (Cave Listrac)
o Bérénice Lurton, Château Climens
o Marie-Laure Lurton, Château de Villegeorge
o Caroline Perromat, Château de Cérons
o Pascale Peyronie, Château Fonbadet

o Lucie Secret, Château du Moulin Rouge
o Véronique Smati, Château de Lionne
o Sophie Solnicki-Thierry, Château Fourcas Hosten
o Bérangère Tesseron, Château Larrivaux

Media who are interested in scheduling interviews with the winemakers and receiving more
information are invited to contact Stefanie Schwalb ([email protected]), Emma Mrkonic
([email protected]) or Helen Gregory ([email protected]).

ABOUT Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B.)
Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B.) was created by the French Law dated August 18, 1948. It
unites representatives from the three families in the Bordeaux wine industry: winegrowers,
merchants and traders.

The CIVB’s 4 missions:
• Marketing mission: position Bordeaux wines as the brand of reference, create a strong
bond between consumers and the Bordeaux brand, recruit new, younger consumers and
ensure their loyalty.
• Technical mission: build knowledge, protect the quality of Bordeaux wines and anticipate
new requirements related to environmental and food safety regulations.
• Economic mission: provide intelligence on production, the market, the environment and
sale of Bordeaux wines around the world.
• The industry’s general interests: protect the terroirs, fight counterfeiting, develop wine
tourism.

January 16, 2020
Circulation: 28,470

JANUARY 2020 E-NEWSLETTER

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serve as bar manager for the Old Town, Alexandria restaurant. A native of Northern Virginia, Hyman
became passionate about the service industry shortly after graduating from high school in 2004. He began
tending bar at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Dale City, Virginia at age 21. It was here that he realized he had a
passion for mixology and he quickly began to pursue a career.

In June 2012, Hyman relocated to Wilmington, North Carolina where he tended bar at Pravda Nightclub
and Sputnik Nightclub. A year later, he returned to Woodbridge, Virginia, where he accepted a position as
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In July 2015, Hyman was tapped by Jarecki, to serve as bar manager for Old Town, Alexandria’s landmark
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Through the 2015 partnership with CANarchy, Perrin has experienced exponential growth among package
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on the nose and notes of tangerine, apricot and orange blossom on the palate that make is the perfect wine
for drinking all year long (yes, even in the winter). The quality of its Provence terroir produces a wine that
is full-bodied, complex, and marked by a lasting finish and a rich, round mouthfeel. This rosé is an excellent
match for winter and holiday food; its' especially stellar when paired with grilled meats or fish.
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Washington, DC

In the heart of Adams Morgan, Roofers Union offers classic American fare as envisioned by Executive Chef
Jenn Flynn alongside an original bar program. Three levels provide a spacious, comfortable place to gather
with friends or neighbors on any occasion. Boasting one of the best new rooftops in the city and floor to
ceiling windows facing the vibrant 18th Street corridor, the views at Roofers Union only enhance the
fabulous food and drink. Open Monday through Friday at 5pm, and 11am for Saturday and Sunday brunch

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February 12, 2020
Circulation: 7,800,000

Meet Five Women Who Are Changing the World of Winemaking in
Bordeaux

Sarah Tracey

Though it's been long considered the most traditional, expensive, and male-dominated French wine region,
these rising female wine stars Bordeaux explain how things are changing.

Bordeaux: It's one of the most historic, beautiful, and traditional wine regions in the world. There, châteaux
dot the countryside surrounding the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, and the famed vintage wines from the
area can command staggering prices at auction around the world. But there's another side to Bordeaux
that is just beginning to come into the spotlight—it's a world of small family farms (some châteaux, too!)
and easy-drinking, affordable, and approachable wines. While the vintage wine market focuses on reds
from Bordeaux, more white wine is actually produced in the region. There's also a growing focus on
sustainability, and it's a group of young French women who are leading the way.

Here, we profile some of the rising female wine stars of Bordeaux, learning about their work, challenges,
and inspirations.

Bérangère Tesseron, Château Larrivaux
From working in the vines to promoting and selling the wines, Bérangère Tesseron wears many hats at
Château Larrivaux. The estate is unique: Since it was founded in 1580, it has only been run by women.
Tesseron dodged the decision whether to work in wine or chose another career path by studying law and
specializing in wine law. Then, her aunt who was running Larrivaux had an accident and Tesseron took
over the winery in 2005. Being a mother of four boys has intensified her desire to protect the estate against
the effects of climate change: "We are still working on answers," she says. And reflecting on being a woman
in the male-dominated world of the Bordeaux wine community has been an exercise in perseverance: "It
was challenging at first—not only was I a woman, but I was young as well, so some of the men I was
working with did not take me seriously. Fifteen years later, most of them are retired and I am still here."

Clémence de Pourtalès, Château Doyac
Twenty seven year-old Clémence de Pourtalès is involved in both the cellar and the vines as the technical
manager of Château Doyac. She grew up at the château, assisting her father in the vineyard, and obtained
the National Diploma of Oenology from the Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences (ISVV in Bordeaux) in 2015,
after getting her bachelor's degree in biology. Her family has been aggressively adapting their grape
growing to account for climate change: "Summers are much warmer and drier now, therefore we intensified
the ground work. By doing this we help the roots to go deeper in the ground to find water." They are also
converting to organic and biodynamic principles. And their approach to innovation takes a cue from the
past. She says, "it is true that we are rooted in tradition, but that does not mean that there is no room for
reconsideration and improvement."

Lucie Secret, Château du Moulin Rouge
Lucie Secret grew up on her family's property, Château du Moulin Rouge, and her parents tell the story that
from the moment she learned to walk, she was picking grapes by hand and filling her tiny toy basket. She
has is an agricultural engineer, has an advanced vocational diploma in viticulture and oenology, and a
degree in wine law and wine sales. And she is passionate about the environment: "Our winery is eco-
friendly. In 2018, we obtained an environmental certification called HVE 3 (High Environmental Value). We
have adapted the work on the farm in order to minimize its impact on the environment. We do not use

herbicides, we work our soils with suitable equipment. Seventy one percent of the products used in the
vineyard are organic. Our goal is to increase this figure."

Secret is quick to dispel the idea that Bordeaux is a man's world: "My mother is a winegrower, a
grandmother was a winegrower, and my great grandmother was a winegrower. I grew up on a farm where
women were very present and worked with their husbands. I never knew this feeling of limit." And the future
is bright; she says more women are applying for internships and entry-level roles than ever before.

Emilie Gervoson, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
Choosing business school in Paris rather than a formal enology education makes Emilie Gervoson an
outlier in this group. She worked in the glamorous world of event planning in Paris before deciding to return
to her family's estate and work with her parents in 2009. She currently heads the winery's communication,
promotion, and marketing, and she jokes that that her main qualification for the wine business is her love
for great wines. She has learned everything on the job at the Château but communicating her passion for
wine came naturally.

Women have long played an important role at Château Larrivet Haut-Brion: the first owner was a woman,
the Marquise de Canolle. Today, women work in all departments: in the cellars, the vineyard, the shipping
service, and in wine tourism. Gervoson explains her family's approach is more innovative than people
expect of Bordeaux: "The weight of tradition is not as heavy as in other estates. We don't hesitate to
innovate with cultivation methods, vinification methods, and in the aging of wine (in terra-cotta jars, in large
wooden vats, in concrete eggs)." She believes Bordeaux wines have always evolved to meet consumer
demand "and to adapt to agro-ecological changes."

Marine Dubard, Château Dubard Bel-Air
Another outlier is Marine Dubard. She is one of the few women in the Bordeaux wine community who is
neither from Bordeaux, nor has family connections to the area. "As a teenager I discovered the Loire Valley.
I fell in love with the wine world, its culture, its atmosphere. I knew I wanted to be a winemaker and enjoy
this lifestyle." Now winemaker and sales manager of Château Dubard Bel-Air, Dubard says one of her
greatest challenges is trying to manage the impact on the wines of the extreme climate swings that have
been hitting the region. With her outsider's perspective, Dubard is very optimistic about Bordeaux's future.
"As a woman not from Bordeaux who made wine in other regions (New Zealand, Loire Valley, and
Bergerac), I am proof Bordeaux is open to new things," she says. She believes Bordeaux needs to let
people know about its wines beyond the famed Grand Crus, to spread the word that there are amazing
values in Bordeaux wines, too.

February 12, 2020
Circulation: 7,800,000

Meet Five Women Who Are Changing the World of Winemaking in
Bordeaux

Sarah Tracey

Though it's been long considered the most traditional, expensive, and male-dominated French wine region,
these rising female wine stars Bordeaux explain how things are changing.

Bordeaux: It's one of the most historic, beautiful, and traditional wine regions in the world. There, châteaux
dot the countryside surrounding the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, and the famed vintage wines from the
area can command staggering prices at auction around the world. But there's another side to Bordeaux
that is just beginning to come into the spotlight—it's a world of small family farms (some châteaux, too!)
and easy-drinking, affordable, and approachable wines. While the vintage wine market focuses on reds
from Bordeaux, more white wine is actually produced in the region. There's also a growing focus on
sustainability, and it's a group of young French women who are leading the way.

Here, we profile some of the rising female wine stars of Bordeaux, learning about their work, challenges,
and inspirations.

Bérangère Tesseron, Château Larrivaux
From working in the vines to promoting and selling the wines, Bérangère Tesseron wears many hats at
Château Larrivaux. The estate is unique: Since it was founded in 1580, it has only been run by women.
Tesseron dodged the decision whether to work in wine or chose another career path by studying law and
specializing in wine law. Then, her aunt who was running Larrivaux had an accident and Tesseron took
over the winery in 2005. Being a mother of four boys has intensified her desire to protect the estate against
the effects of climate change: "We are still working on answers," she says. And reflecting on being a woman
in the male-dominated world of the Bordeaux wine community has been an exercise in perseverance: "It
was challenging at first—not only was I a woman, but I was young as well, so some of the men I was
working with did not take me seriously. Fifteen years later, most of them are retired and I am still here."

Clémence de Pourtalès, Château Doyac
Twenty seven year-old Clémence de Pourtalès is involved in both the cellar and the vines as the technical
manager of Château Doyac. She grew up at the château, assisting her father in the vineyard, and obtained
the National Diploma of Oenology from the Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences (ISVV in Bordeaux) in 2015,
after getting her bachelor's degree in biology. Her family has been aggressively adapting their grape
growing to account for climate change: "Summers are much warmer and drier now, therefore we intensified
the ground work. By doing this we help the roots to go deeper in the ground to find water." They are also
converting to organic and biodynamic principles. And their approach to innovation takes a cue from the
past. She says, "it is true that we are rooted in tradition, but that does not mean that there is no room for
reconsideration and improvement."

Lucie Secret, Château du Moulin Rouge
Lucie Secret grew up on her family's property, Château du Moulin Rouge, and her parents tell the story that
from the moment she learned to walk, she was picking grapes by hand and filling her tiny toy basket. She
has is an agricultural engineer, has an advanced vocational diploma in viticulture and oenology, and a
degree in wine law and wine sales. And she is passionate about the environment: "Our winery is eco-
friendly. In 2018, we obtained an environmental certification called HVE 3 (High Environmental Value). We
have adapted the work on the farm in order to minimize its impact on the environment. We do not use

herbicides, we work our soils with suitable equipment. Seventy one percent of the products used in the
vineyard are organic. Our goal is to increase this figure."

Secret is quick to dispel the idea that Bordeaux is a man's world: "My mother is a winegrower, a
grandmother was a winegrower, and my great grandmother was a winegrower. I grew up on a farm where
women were very present and worked with their husbands. I never knew this feeling of limit." And the future
is bright; she says more women are applying for internships and entry-level roles than ever before.

Emilie Gervoson, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
Choosing business school in Paris rather than a formal enology education makes Emilie Gervoson an
outlier in this group. She worked in the glamorous world of event planning in Paris before deciding to return
to her family's estate and work with her parents in 2009. She currently heads the winery's communication,
promotion, and marketing, and she jokes that that her main qualification for the wine business is her love
for great wines. She has learned everything on the job at the Château but communicating her passion for
wine came naturally.

Women have long played an important role at Château Larrivet Haut-Brion: the first owner was a woman,
the Marquise de Canolle. Today, women work in all departments: in the cellars, the vineyard, the shipping
service, and in wine tourism. Gervoson explains her family's approach is more innovative than people
expect of Bordeaux: "The weight of tradition is not as heavy as in other estates. We don't hesitate to
innovate with cultivation methods, vinification methods, and in the aging of wine (in terra-cotta jars, in large
wooden vats, in concrete eggs)." She believes Bordeaux wines have always evolved to meet consumer
demand "and to adapt to agro-ecological changes."

Marine Dubard, Château Dubard Bel-Air
Another outlier is Marine Dubard. She is one of the few women in the Bordeaux wine community who is
neither from Bordeaux, nor has family connections to the area. "As a teenager I discovered the Loire Valley.
I fell in love with the wine world, its culture, its atmosphere. I knew I wanted to be a winemaker and enjoy
this lifestyle." Now winemaker and sales manager of Château Dubard Bel-Air, Dubard says one of her
greatest challenges is trying to manage the impact on the wines of the extreme climate swings that have
been hitting the region. With her outsider's perspective, Dubard is very optimistic about Bordeaux's future.
"As a woman not from Bordeaux who made wine in other regions (New Zealand, Loire Valley, and
Bergerac), I am proof Bordeaux is open to new things," she says. She believes Bordeaux needs to let
people know about its wines beyond the famed Grand Crus, to spread the word that there are amazing
values in Bordeaux wines, too.

February 21,2020
Circulation: 221,000
Women Winemakers From Bordeaux Share Their Bottles With New
York

Zoe Constantinidis

With the coming of Women’s History Month in March, the Bordeaux wine region is
highlighting its female winemakers in a weeklong celebration from March 2-8. The tour
will consist of wine samplings, along with a lieu of other promotions and tasting
experiences open to the public ($10-$35 by the glass). Each of the hosting restaurants,
including Claudette, 701 and The Loyal, to name a very few, will choose either one or
two bottles to highlight during the first-come-first-serve events.

From newcomers to established chateaus, the wine producers will present their
creations ranging from classic reds to innovative whites. Showcasing the collection of
wines are rare 3-liter, double magnum bottles made specially for this event.

Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles is the first NYC tour of female producers
from the region. “The women winemakers of Bordeaux are a significant force in shaping
the future of our region,” says Bernard Farges, president of the Bordeaux Wine Council.

The New York wine community is welcoming the expedition with great acclaim with 70
of the top eating establishments in the city stepping up to receive the 20 women. This
will be a first for the Bordeaux Wine Council, a group that dates back to August 1948. In
a statement given out by the president, the council said it plans to continue this
commemoration for years to come.

February 25, 2020
Circulation: 3,400,000

Women Winemakers of BORDEAUX to Take Over NYC in March

A very special delegation of all-women winemakers from Bordeaux is planning a New York take-over in the
first week of March 2020. Timed with the launch of Women's History Month, the new venture - Strong
Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles - is set to showcase the collective talent of the women winemakers
from this renowned region. Making this extra-special, the featured wines will be poured by the glass from
3-Liter bottles, a rare, double-magnum size.

Ranging from wine bars to Michelin-star restaurants, 65 accounts throughout New York have already signed
on to host the visiting winemakers in a weeklong celebration from March 2 to March 8. Each account will
pour a selection of wines from 3-Liter bottles, and many are opting to host additional tasting experiences
and promotions in honor of Women's History Month.

"The women winemakers of Bordeaux are a significant force in shaping the future of our region," says
Bernard Farges, President of the Bordeaux Wine Council. "March gives us all the opportunity to reflect on
the profound contribution by women in every field and throughout history. This dynamic program captures
the true spirit of Bordeaux women and their influence today. It is a first for our region and based on the
overwhelming support we have already received from the New York wine community, we hope to keep
growing the celebration in years to come."

Meet the Women Winemakers of Bordeaux

The participating women winemakers from Bordeaux represent the rich diversity of their region and will
present a selection of wines from renowned reds to dry and sweet whites. Their wines capture the artistry
and depth of various Bordeaux appellations from many different perspectives, including family-owned
châteaux and relative newcomers. They include:

• Bernadette Arbo, Château Puyanché
• Youmna Asseily, Château Biac
• Catherine Audoin, Château Moulin de la Roquille
• Juliette Bécot, Château Joanin Bécot
• Marie Courselle, Château Thieuley
• Anabelle Cruse Bardinet, Château Corbin
• Vanessa Cruse Duboscq, Château Laujac
• Clémence de Pourtalès, Château Doyac
• Marine Dubard, Château Dubard Bel-Air
• Emilie Gervoson, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
• Elodie Gilles, Maison Raymond
• Rita Jammet, La Caravelle (Cave Listrac)
• Bérénice Lurton, Château Climens
• Marie-Laure Lurton, Château de Villegeorge
• Caroline Perromat, Château de Cérons
• Pascale Peyronie, Château Fonbadet

• Lucie Secret, Château du Moulin Rouge
• Véronique Smati, Château de Lionne
• Sophie Solnicki-Thierry, Château Fourcas Hosten
• Bérangère Tesseron, Château Larrivaux

ABOUT Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B.)

Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B.) was created by the French Law dated August 18, 1948. It unites
representatives from the three families in the Bordeaux wine industry: winegrowers, merchants and traders.

The CIVB's 4 missions:

-Marketing mission: position Bordeaux wines as the brand of reference, create a strong bond between
consumers and the Bordeaux brand, recruit new, younger consumers and ensure their loyalty.

-Technical mission: build knowledge, protect the quality of Bordeaux wines and anticipate new requirements
related to environmental and food safety regulations.

-Economic mission: provide intelligence on production, the market, the environment and sale of Bordeaux
wines around the world.

-The industry's general interests: protect the terroirs, fight counterfeiting, develop wine tourism.

February 27, 2020
Circulation: 78,200

Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles NYC

March 2, 2020 (Mon) - March 8, 2020 (Sun)
5PM - Midnight
Restaurants and Wine Bars
Multiple locations in NYC
New York City, NY 10004

Cost: entry is free; wines are priced by-the-glass (restaurant reservations recommended)

Interested in Attending?

From March 2-8 more than 65 of New York’s top restaurants & wine bars will celebrate women in
winemaking with a limited selection of Bordeaux wines-by-the-glass. Poured from double magnum bottles,
these wines are only available during the first week of March in honor of International Women's Day. Follow
the link for a full list of participating venues!

February 27, 2020
Circulation: 227,400

Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles

From March 2-8 more than 65 of New York’s top restaurants & wine bars will celebrate women in

winemaking with a limited selection of Bordeaux wines-by-the-glass. Poured from rare, double magnum

bottles, these wines are only available during the first week of March in honor of International Women's

Day. Follow the link for a full list of participating venues! Wines are priced by-theglass; entry is free but
reservations are recommended.

February 27, 2020
Circulation: 153,400

Strong Women Make Big Boudreaux Bottles

Event Type: Regional or Association Tasting
Description: From March 2-8 more than 65 of New York’s top restaurants & wine bars will celebrate women
in winemaking with a limited selection of Bordeaux wines-by-the-glass. Poured from double magnum
bottles, these wines are only available during the first week of March in honor of International Women's
Day. Follow the link for a full list of participating venues!
• Event Organizer: Vins de Bordeaux

• Venue: Multiple locations across NYC

• Location: New York, NY

• Time: 5 pm

• Website: www.bordeaux.com/us/Bordeaux-Magazine-US/Strong-Women-Make-Big-Bordeaux-Bottles

• Cost: wines are priced by-the-glass; entry is free

• Available languages: English

February 28, 2020
Circulation: 2,040

Top Six Wine Events in NYC - March 2020

Lisa Denning
Get your swirling and sipping on! Here’s a look at some of the best NYC wine events during the month of
March (and one in early April that sells out very quickly).
Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles. It’s not every night of the week that you can have by-the-glass
choices of great Bordeaux wines poured from large-format bottles. During the first week of March 2020,
you will have that opportunity when a very special delegation of women winemakers from the renowned
region of Bordeaux is in town.

Leading up to International Women’s Day on March 8th, 70 top restaurants in New York City will be pouring
female-made Bordeaux wines from rare 3-Liter bottles (four bottles in one!). Amy Racine, wine director at
701 West at the Times Square Edition Hotel, says that they are excited to partner with “exceptionally
talented women winemakers and pour wines we love.” Many of the restaurants will also host additional
tasting experiences and promotions in honor of Women’s History Month.
Details: Monday, March 2 - Sunday, March 8, 2020. For a list of participating restaurants, click here.

Balthazar

March 2, 2020
Circulation: 492,600

You’re Invited: Tour de Force! Meet The Women Winemakers Of
Bordeaux

Emma Metz

Calling all wine-lovers! The women winemakers of Bordeaux are coming to NYC and they’re bringing some
big bottles with them. In honor of Women’s History Month, 20 winemakers from France’s beloved region
will join forces with NYC’s top local restaurants for a weeklong experience with by-the-glass tastings and
special events.
Making this extra-special, the wines will be poured exclusively from rare, 3-liter bottles, a double magnum
size that requires some muscle to pour. It’s worth the effort; larger formats age exceptionally well and are
ideal for sharing.
The wines will be flowing at restaurants including Korean-inspired Momofuku Kāwi, Pastis, Balthazar,
Tavern by Wine Spectator, and more. All accounts will be showing a selection of wines that work with their
menus, allowing the women of Bordeaux to challenge our minds and palates.
Scroll through to hear more from the Wine Directors at New York's participating restaurants. View the
complete list of New York hot spots participating here. Wines by-the-glass will be poured from March 2 until
March 8, International Women’s Day. Learn more about the Strong Women of Bordeaux and their region
HERE!

Balthazar

“Bordeaux has always been a natural fit for Balthazar. The region’s wines offer a diversity of styles and
price points that complement our cuisine. It doesn’t hurt that I’m personally a fan of the region and her
wines!” - Rebecca Banks, Wine Director, Balthazar
701West at the Times Square Edition Hotel

“We have the chance to partner with exceptionally talented women winemakers and pour wines we love."
- Amy Racine, Wine Director, 701West

Balthazar
O Ya And Covina

“Bordeaux as a wine region has long been one of my favorites. The women that are part of Strong
Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles are the most inspiring of them all. Many of them have been the
driving force towards organics and sustainable winemaking. These women appreciate the tradition of the
region, yet are preparing for the future of winemaking as a whole.” - Chelsea Carrier, Beverage
Director, O Ya And Covina

March 2, 2020
Circulation: 130,700

Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles NYC

From March 2-8 more than 65 of New York’s top restaurants & wine bars will celebrate women in
winemaking with a limited selection of Bordeaux wines-by-the-glass. Poured from double magnum bottles,
these wines are only available during the first week of March in honor of International Women's Day. Follow
the link for a full list of participating venues!

Venue: Multiple Locations in NYC
222 W 20th St. Map

March 3, 2020
Circulation: 10,000

The Connected Table Salutes Women’s History Month!

Melanie Young and David Ransom

The Connected Table Salutes Women’s History Month

As a woman-owned business committed to supporting and recognizing women in the industry, we want to
take this time to acknowledge a few women making their own history this year, all former guests on The
Connected Table LIVE!

Hat’s Off to Ariane Daguin!

Ariane Daguin, Founder of D’Artagnan, celebrated the company’s 35th anniversary this year with a series
of special events. Melanie attended a Freedom themed party in Manhattan on February 22 where the room
was filled with exuberant guests in wildly expressive garb from hippie chic to festive red, white and blue
attire. Since starting her company in 1985, Daguin has built it into the nation’s leading purveyor of foie gras,
game meat, organic poultry, pâtés, sausages and smoked delicacies, supplied to top restaurants.

Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles

A delegation of women Bordeaux wine producers are partnering with 65 restaurants throughout New York
City for "Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles" March 2 through 6. Participating restaurants are
pouring Bordeaux by the glass from double magnums. Participating producers include two former guests
on The Connected Table LIVE, Rita Jammet, La Caravelle Listrac, and Bérénice Lurton, Chateau Climens,
Barsac.

We dined at two of the restaurants; both have women leading their beverage programs. At Chef John
Fraser’s 701 West at the Edition Hotel in Times Square. Beverage Director Amy Racine poured Sophie
Solnicki-Thierry's Château Fourcas Hosten Les Cèdres d'Hosten 2012, Listrac-Médoc. A fun fact about 701
West that Racine shared with us: all the servers are professional sommeliers. At Michelin- rated Jungsik in
Tribeca, known for Chef Jungsik Yim’s creative contemporary Korean tasting menu, Beverage Director
Catherine DiGennaro and her team are pouring Château Fourcas Hosten 2010, Listrac-Médoc.

This is a fabulous program to encourage people to dine out and discover talented women producers and
terrific Bordeaux wines. For a list and schedule of restaurants and winemakers visit this link.

On February 25, Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) honored Chef, Restaurateur and
Specialty Food Entrepreneur Sarabeth Levine. Sarabeth’s story of sweet success started with a secret
family recipe for orange-apricot marmalade and became a global food brand and restaurant company. If
you missed our February 26 show with Sarabeth Levine, you can find it on iHeart radio or click and copy
and paste this link.

C-CAP also honored its Founder, Richard Grausman, whose vision in 1990 to create an education program
providing culinary training and skills to high school students has expanded nationwide. Today, C-CAP
partners with 150 public high schools to support 15,000 students. Around the country. C-CAP has awarded
$56 million in scholarships since 1990. This year's fundraiser raised a record $1.2 million! Kudos to Benefit
Chair Tim Zagat and C-CAP Co-Chair Marcus Samuelsson (both former guests on The Connected Table
LIVE along with Richard Grausman).

C-CAP Founder Richard Grausman with C-CAP alum, Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy, now President
and CEO of Heitz Cellar

Coronavirus pandemic pandemonium may have canceled major food, wine and travel expositions around
the world, but thankfully our wings have not been clipped. On March 4th, we fly to France to visit the Rhone
Valley regions of Lirac, Cairanne, Ventoux and Saint-Joseph to produce a series on The Connected Table
SIPS. We are excited to visit this region and share our stories with you in the upcoming weeks.

In keeping with our Women’s History Month salute, while we are traveling we’ll air some 2019 fan favorites
on March 4 and 11, 2pm EST. March 4 will be Southern Chef and Author Virginia Willis, author of Secrets
of the Southern Table: A Food Lover’s Tour of the Global South, Lighten Up, Y'all; Bon Appétit, Y'all; Basic
to Brilliant, Y'all; Okra; and Grits. March 11 we’ll air Chef Mina Newman, Sen Sekana, New York, known
for its Peruvian Nikkei cooking, and Sarah Troxell, proprietor of Galen Glen Winery, a pioneering producer
in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.

Meanwhile, we’ve packed personal spit cups, plenty of hand sanitizer, scarves and gloves. Hopefully we
can shed them all soon, thanks to no more coronavirus concerns and also warmer weather.

Bérénice Lurton is a fourth-generation winegrower of Bordeaux’s renowned Lurton family. Her father,
Lucien Lurton, acquired a collection of famous estates that he shared among his ten children. In 1992,
Bérénice assumed stewardship of Château Climens at age 22. Considered a jewel of the Sauternes region,
the 16th century Château Climens is a premier cru First Classified Growth of 1855 known as the “Lord of
Barsac.” U.S. importer: Vineyard Brands www.vineyardbrands.com
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and publishing around the world. The 50-minute live show airs Wednesdays, 2pm EST on W4CY.com
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and other podcast platforms. We are streamed at Sante Magazine digital which reaches a community of
350,000 wine, food and hospitality trade.

March 6, 2020
Circulation: 9,100,000

In Honor of International Women’s Day

Gailen David

In honor of Women’s History Month, 20 women winemakers from Bordeaux will celebrate their region in
New York this March. Showcasing the collective talent of women in winemaking, 66 restaurants and wine
bars will feature their wines by-the-glass. Poured from rare, double magnum bottles, these wines are only
available March 2-8.

March 9, 2020
Circulation: 5,400,000

Ep 316: Women of Bordeaux with Caroline Perromat of Ch Cerons and
Aylvie Courselle of Ch Thieuley

Elizabeth Schneider

“From Eleanor of Acquitane who married Henry Plantagenet of England in 1152, uniting Britain with
Bordeaux and kicking off a lifelong relationship between the two nations, to Caroline de Villeneuve, owner
of Château Cantemerle who fought tooth and nail to be included in the 1855 Classification, to Madame
Labat whose vision and marketing genius gave us Petrus to Baroness Philippine de Rothschild of
Château Mouton-Rothschild and Corinne Mentzelopoulos of Château Margaux women have played a role
in Bordeaux for centuries. And in this show we have two women of the current generation. They are here
to celebrate women in wine.”

On this show I talk with Sylvie Coursell of Château Thieuley, whose estate is in the Entre deux Mers and
has been in her family since it was acquired in 1950 and who runs the estate with her sister, making
lovely red, white, and sparkling wine. And also Caroline Perromat of the historic Graves estate of Château
de Cerons. The property has been around since the 18th century, has groundings in the aristocracy of
Bordeaux, and is well known for beautiful reds, whites, and especially botrytis affected sweet wines,
which rival those of Barsac and Sauternes.

Caroline tells us about the transformation of Bordeaux culture in three generations. Château de Cerons
has kept its aristocratic beginnings but with Caroline and her husband Xavier at the helm, changes have
been made. What are three ways this historic property has changed?

Caroline and Xavier have hired people of diverse backgrounds -- women and men from the arts and other
industries apart from wine to give the Château a wider, global perspective.

They work sustainably in their vineyards, so they can maintain the beautiful freshness (acidity, medium
body/lower alcohol, mineral character) in the reds, whites and sweet wines.

They are working to marry tradition with new practices and a new sense of openness to tourists and to
wine lovers around the globe to make Bordeaux a more welcoming, warm place where people can have
fun.

Cool fact Caroline shares: The famous more tangerine flavored Cerons sweet wines from Château de
Cerons is actually grown side by side with the grapes for the fresh whites. The difference between the
grapes: picking times only!

Sylvie Courselle of Château Thieuley runs the estate with her sister in Entre-Deux-Mers, the home of
excellent, fresh white wines and bright, fruity reds. What are Sylvie's 3 points:

1. There used to be far more white than red in Bordeaux, now there is a mere 9% of whites here.

2. The new grapes that have been introduced for climate reasons (Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets,
and Arinarnoa for reds and Alvarinho, Petit Manseng and Liliorila for whites) will give winemakers
flexibility that they crave -- she and her sister feel inhibited by the AOC system, so much that they planted
Chardonnay and Syrah so they could make wine from them (they are label Vin de France, the general

appellation for French wine). Experimetation in anticipation of climate change has been happening for
years, so these grapes are the best options based on research.

3. Sylvie believes that in the next generation, the conversation around women and wine will be a non-
issue. She feels the playing field has equalized and that we won't be talking about this in 10 years (I gotta
disagree with her, but I love the optimism!).

Cool fact from Sylvie: Château Thieuley is named for its soil types of clay "tiles" that surround the estate.
Sylvie tells us that many of the Bordeaux chateaux are named in a similar fashion, if they aren't named for
the people who founded them.

A great show to salute two fantastic women in wine, this women's history month!

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Behind Big Bottles of Bordeaux

Tracy Kamens

Kicking off Women’s History Month, a group of female wine professionals descended upon New York with
big bottles (3-Liters, to be specific) of Bordeaux. These rare, double-magnum sized wines were poured by
the glass during the week of March 2-8 at 66 restaurants around the city. The wines and the women
showcased the diversity of Bordeaux with dry and sweet whites as well as the more well-known reds.

In conjunction with this state-wide promotion of “Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles,” members of
the press were invited to take a VIP wine tour to visit four restaurants featured in the event to taste the
wines and meet some of the women behind the bottles: Rita Jammet, Sophie Solnicki-Thierry, Caroline
Perromat and Sylvia Courselle.

Our first stop was Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, where we were introduced to Rita, who is the former owner of the
esteemed (and now closed) La Caravelle restaurant. She and her husband began producing wines for the
restaurant, launching first a Champagne and then a Bordeaux in 1995, which they continued making after
the restaurant closed. Their small production La Caravelle wine is made from grapes sourced within the
Listrac-Medoc appellation and is made only in good years. At the wine bar, sommelier André Compeyre
paired her La Caravelle 2008 with Beef Bressola Croque with Comte cheese.

Next, we arrived at 701 West at the Edition Hotel in the heart of Times Square. This luxury restaurant and
cocktail bar is the first and only fine dining establishment in the neighborhood and was awarded three stars
from The New York Times. Among the beautifully appointed dark wood, Sophie Solnicki-Thierry of Chateau
Forcas-Hosten provided us with the history of the estate. The property was previously owned by a group of
Americans, but has more recently been under new ownership, which has breathed new life into the property.
JF Restaurants’ Beverage Director, Amy Racine, matched her Cedres d’Hosten 2012 with braised lamb
flatbread and eggplant.

Switching gears from red to white, we headed to O Ya at the ParkSouth Hotel. Here, we heard from Caroline
Perromat, of Chateau de Cerons. Perromat and her husband Xavier, took over management of the family
estate in 2012, situated within the tiny sub-appellation of Cerons, within the Graves area. Caroline shared
that she and her husband now work together at the estate and talked about the complexity and challenges
in making a white wine compared to making a red one. Her Chateau de Cerons 2017 was beautifully paired
with shima aji sashimi by Chelsea Carrier, Beverage Director for the hotel.

Last, but certainly not least, we joined Sylvie Courselle, from Chateau Thieuley at Tocqueville. The family-
owned estate of Chateau Thieuley was initially in the hands of Francis Courselle, but when his two
daughters, Sylvie and Marie, graduated with degrees in agricultural engineering and enology, it was clear
that they were ready to take over the business. Today, Sylvie focuses on sales, while Marie manages the
technical aspects of winemaking. Tocqueville’s sommelier, Bruno Almeida chose to show the Chateau
Thieuley 2015 with gougeres and steak au poivre with bone marrow.
Beyond the female focus, there was much to learn about Bordeaux itself, which has undergone quite a
transformation as of late. Today’s Bordeaux has embraced sustainability, with an aggressive agenda to
shift toward organic farming, which is particularly difficult in Bordeaux’s maritime climate.

While the emphasis on indigenous grapes remains, there has been a shift from exclusively blended wines
to the production of some single variety wines and a stronger promotion of dry whites, which account for
9% of total production. Moreover, the region is keenly aware of the impact of climate change, which, for the

most part, has been favorable in terms of more consistent quality from vintage to vintage, but looms large
as a potential threat in the future as things (literally) heat up. Accordingly, last year Bordeaux became the
first French region to permit new grape varieties to be used in an effort to combat rising temperatures. There
are four new red and three new white grape varieties that have been added to the list of authorized grapes.

And, while what happens in the vineyard is extremely important, the people behind the wine are equally
important. In this regard, a new generation of winemakers and vineyard managers have come to the
forefront of the industry. These professionals have often grown up in the region, but are much more well-
traveled with experience beyond Bordeaux than their predecessors were. Consequently, they bring back
diverse expertise which informs their winemaking and grape growing. And, as was evident with this
campaign – many of those newcomers are female, taking on the roles of owners, winemakers, cellar
masters and marketers. A new day has certainly dawned in Bordeaux and it is exciting to see what is
happening.

March 16, 2020
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The Women Winemakers of Bordeaux Celebrated Women’s History
Month in New York

Jacy Topps

Bordeaux is one of the most esteemed wine regions in the world. And despite women playing an enormous
role in the region’s rich history of winemaking, it’s largely been male-dominated. But as women winemakers
are taking the helm in Bordeaux, this is no longer the case.

In honor of International Women’s History Month, a group of women winemakers from Bordeaux took over
New York City. During the week-long celebration, twenty winemakers met with wine enthusiasts to pour a
selection of their wines exclusively from 3-liter wine bottles made specially for this event. Some of the best
restaurants and wine bars throughout New York City, including 701, Claudette, and The Loyal, participated
in the tour. The women were even hosted by Consul General Anne-Claire Legendre at the French
Consulate.

“The women winemakers of Bordeaux are a significant force in shaping the future of our region,” says
Bernard Farges, President of the Bordeaux Wine Council. “March gives us all the opportunity to reflect on
the profound contribution by women in every field and throughout history.” A few of the winemakers included
Rita Jammet, La Caravelle (Cave Listrac), Sophie Solnicki-Thierry, Château Fourcas Hosten, Pascale
Peyronie, Château Fonbadet, Caroline Perromat, Château de Cérons, and Sylvie Coursell of Château
Thieuley.

Surrounded by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, Bordeaux is a historic region in France that yields
exquisite wines, both red and white. While there are some very expensive Bordeaux wines, there are many
that are high quality, less intimidating and easy to drink. The most important thing to know about the famous
French region is its wine is a blend of varietals. A red Bordeaux will include at least two or more of the
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec varieties. And Bordeaux white wines
are typically Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon blends. Bordeaux is known for its rich, elegant wines. Now,
with its growing sustainability practices and inclusiveness, the renowned region will continue to be in the
forefront of winemaking.

March 17, 2020
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Women in Wine Vol. 23 - Sylvie Courselle & Caroline Perromat

Chelsie Petras

STRONG WOMEN MAKE BIG BORDEAUX BOTTLES!
Last week I was so lucky to attend an event featuring 4 female winemakers from Bordeaux, showcasing
their large format (3L!) bottles of wine that they made specifically for Women’s History Month. A group of
strong women (and one brave man) visited 4 different wine bars in New York City. At each location we were
able to meet the winemaker, taste her wine and enjoy it with a food pairing specially prepared by the chef
at each restaurant. Each winemaker was joined by a sommelier from the restaurant to explain a little about
their restaurant and about the dish they prepared for us.

It truly was a one of a kind event. It was inspiring, powerful and most of all fun. Wine can be so serious
sometimes (especially Bordeaux) so it’s great when you can attend an event that leaves your stomach
hurting from laughing so much.

All 4 winemakers I had the opportunity to meet really blew me away and I knew I had to have them in this
series. I’ve broken the interviews up into 2 parts so that they’re easier to digest. Today’s interviews are with
Sylvie Courselle of Châteay Thieuley and Caroline Perromat of Château de Cerons (this was the only white
Bordeaux we had and it was out. of. this. world.).

Check back tomorrow for interviews with Rita Jammet and Sohpie Solnicki-Thierry!

SYLVIE COURSELLE OF CHÂTEAU THIEULEY
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE WINE INDUSTRY?
I grew up in my family's vineyard, and I fell into a vat as I was a kid ! With my sister, we were involved in all
daily activities of the cellar when we were very young, so my passion for wine is a long love story. What is
amazing is that happened for my sister too. We both studied Agriculture at an Ingeneer School, and we
also received our diploma of Oenologist from University of Bordeaux. We travelled to many countries
(California, Spain, Italy, Australia), and in other French regions (Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Languedoc,
Bourgogne), to learn different ways of winemaking. We took over the family estate 12 years ago. Now we
share the destiny of our vineyard together.

WHAT IS A DAY IN YOUR LIFE LIKE?
Sylvie Courselle & Bruno Almeida at Tocqueville NYC, photo by Satya Photos
Sylvie Courselle & Bruno Almeida at Tocqueville NYC, photo by Satya Photos

It really depends on the season. Our daily life is different when it is harvesting time, fair and promotion
season and summer time when our vineyard team starts at 6:00 am. This is what we really love about our
job: every single day is different. There is no routine, which is sometimes difficult for our family time. Being
a mother, a winemaker and a manager is a real challenge.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE A FEMALE WINEMAKER IN BORDEAUX?
Being a female winemaker, living from our passion, doing what we like, is a real chance but also a challenge
for us—for every women in general too. I like thinking that being a woman won't be an issue anymore in a
few years. For the moment, you can find a lot of women in the wine industry in Bordeaux, but not so much
in the production side or at a high position (the wine industry does not escape to this rule unfortunately).

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHER WOMEN WANTING TO JOIN THE WINE INDUSTRY?

Wine industry is really open to get more women. Our generation opened up the path. Our job is to multitask
so that women can succeed for sure.
If I had an advice, it is to do what they love...

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WINE AT THE MOMENT?
For pleasure and for staying open-minded, I drink regularly different wines from different countries or
regions, but of course my favorite region is Bordeaux because its diversity and its particular touch and
elegance. However, your question puts a finger on another question: Do we have to make wine we love or
wine that fits to the market? Until now, we have always done wine we love, and we don't follow the fashion!
And I want to keep on doing that. Right now, we just finished bottling our Château Thieuley Bordeaux Blanc
2019. I am going to get a bottle for our lunch.

CAROLINE PERROMAT OF CHÂTEAU DE CERONS
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE WINE INDUSTRY?
I don’t come from the world of wine. My parents were from Britany and Germany. When I met Xavier, my
husband, I was just finishing my study as a nurse. I discovered this world day after day with him and with
his parents. The day my last child went to school, I started my study in oenologie and marketing. In 1998
and 14 years along, I worked behind Robert G Wilmers and Véronique Sanders at Château Haut-Bailly, an
exceptional experience with fabulous people. In Cérons, Xavier in charge of the family estate with his father,
the youngest of 8 children, proposed to the family to purchase the family estate. He couldn't do it alone, so
I joined him in 2012. A big challenge, a new life, a new organization, we are in all points
complementary...The Chateau de Cérons is à fantastic estate.

WHAT IS A DAY IN YOUR LIFE LIKE?
It's a full job with 1000 faces. When I'm in Cérons, I start at 8:00 am with the team in the vineyard or in the
cellar. I love to walk and check the plots in the early morning. The rest of the day , I work with my small and
wonderful team, Isabelle accounting, Audrey oenologist, Marie social media and oenotourism. We have
the energy of a team in startup in 18th-century walls. We receive also visitors, customers all around the
year. The day is running so fast. I'm traveling to present the wines to our importers and meet our customers.
I love it—it's so important. I take care of my family, our 4 children, and my friends.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE A FEMALE WINEMAKER IN BORDEAUX?
We are complementary. We think differently. We work differently...nothing else.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHER WOMEN WANTING TO JOIN THE WINE INDUSTRY?
To be excellent and feel free.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE WINE AT THE MOMENT?
I have a real interest in white wines. I try to identify my favorite white wines blend with traditional and typical
grape varieties on different specific soils: Chenin blanc in Val de Loire; Chardonnay and Aligote in
Bourgogne; Petite Arvine in Valais Switzerland; sur des plaques granitiques. I 'm so impressed by the
perfect wedding we find in our great Terroir of Graves, between the Semillon who was born in Cérons area,
and our gravel and limestone subsoil. I love white wines and their diversity.

March 18, 2020
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Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles Takes on Manhattan

Veronique Deblois
Earlier this month, and timed with Women’s History Month, the Bordeaux Wine Council organized a week-
long event dubbed Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles. The event celebrated Bordeaux women
winemakers and their lauded wine region by featuring specialty 3-liter bottles of Bordeaux wines. Over 65
New York City venues participated with limited selection of Bordeaux wines-by-the-glass poured from rare,
double magnum bottles.
Meet the Women Winemakers of Bordeaux
The participating women winemakers from Bordeaux represent the rich diversity of their region and
presented a selection of wines from renowned reds to dry and sweet whites. Their wines capture the artistry
and depth of various Bordeaux appellations from many different perspectives, including family-owned
châteaux and relative newcomers.

Strong Women, Big Bordeaux Brunch
I was graciously-invited to the Strong Women, Big Bordeaux brunch on March 7th which was hosted at the
French Consulate. The 60+ women gathering featured four of the Bordeaux women winemakers.

The space where the brunch was held was magical. Upon our arrival, we were greeted in a foyer to four
wines:

§ Les Hauts de Lagarde Bordeaux Rosé 2019 – medium-bodied dry rose that was perfect to set the
tone for the lovely event

§ Felix de Biac, Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux Red 2015 – easy drinking, would be great for a summer
cookout

§ Château Dubard Bel Air Puisseguin Saint Emilion Red 2016 – lovely dark fruit flavors with a bit of
pumpkin pie spice on the finish

§ Château Moulin de la Roquille Cuvee L’Esperance Francs Cotes de Bordeaux Red 2015 –
plum/berry flavors with nice acidity and great roundness

Next came the brunch in a glorious room with rounds of eight. I speak fluent French, so it was great to be
able to follow the conversation and interact with my tablemates in a grander fashion. Lovely food came on
a multitude of platters ranging from ham and cheese on perfect croissants to cheese boards to various hors
d’oeuvres. The food during brunch was paired with these wines:

§ Château de Cerons Graves Dry White 2017 – ripe peach/juicy citrus flavors with great acidity and
freshness

§ La Caravelle Listrac-Medoc Red 2008 – great mouthful of blackberry and dark cherry with a bit of
spice on the finish

§ Les Cedres D’Hosten Listrac-Medoc Red 2012 – medium-bodied with dark fruit and freshness
§ Château Thieuley Bordeaux Red 2015 – sweet black fruit and a wine screaming for food
Chocolates, dessert verrines and Ladurée macarons completed the fabulous event.

The four winemakers we had the opportunity to interact with through the brunch were:
Sylvie Courselle, Winemaker/Co-Owner Château Thieuley
Sylvie Courselle and her sister Marie were born at Thieuley and learned winemaking from their father by
participating in every activity from vineyard to cellar and tasting. The sisters share ownership of Château
Thieuley. They actively participate in Bordeaux Oxygène, an association of 18 winemakers (equally split
along gender lines) who promote family-owned vineyards. Château Thieuley makes juicy, approachable
and affordable wines, “made to enjoy,” especially with good cooking, another favorite pursuit. The Courselle
family comes together on weekends to cook and enjoy local produce, including oysters harvestednearby
from the Atlantic Ocean. Committed to sustainability, the Courselle sisters are working to preserve the
natural environment “to pass something beautiful on to future generations.

Rita Jammet, Owner and Marketing/Distribution Manager La Caravelle
A former co-owner of La Caravelle restaurant in New York, Rita Jammet and her husband André started
their namesake line of fine wines working directly with France’s premier vineyard owners. Jammet came to
the wine industry via the restaurant and hospitality world, and learned to taste like a sommelier, with an
appreciation for different styles and food pairing. The art of creating proprietary wines is a longstanding
family tradition; Jammet’s father-in-law, Hippolyte, founded the Bristol Hotel in Paris and worked with his
godmother, Mrs. Woltner (owner of La Mission Haut-Brion) to produce specialty bottles for Le Bristol.
Jammet feels privileged to work on the artisanal side of wine, “making the best of what mother nature
delivers,” while sharing this beauty in the hospitality world. She believes that women have wonderful
palates, and bring intuition and a natural nurturing ability to wine, in addition to problem-solving and
management acumen. All highly valuable traits to confront the challenges of climate change as well as the
opportunity she sees in Bordeaux “to be sustainable and respectful of the environment, thus producing
better and better wines.” As a long-time New Yorker she has many favorite places to enjoy a glass of La
Caravelle Listrac, including Jean-Georges, Daniel, L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, Bar Boulud and Aldo Sohm
Wine Bar, to name a few. She looks forward to presenting large formats, which showcase Bordeaux’s innate
capability foraging, allowing the characteristics to meld and mellow, becoming even more food-friendly,
which for this former restaurant owner is the most important element.

Caroline Perromat, Owner Château de Cérons
Caroline Perromat is the owner of Château de Cérons, a role she shares with her husband, Xavier at their
family estate. Prior, she worked with Château Haut-Bailly for 15 years in her first introduction to the wine
trade. Perromat loves the comradery of wine and its “capital network,” which “extends worldwide to build
bridges between wine, architecture, art, gastronomy, art de vivre, tradition and innovation.” One of her
proudest moments was the first harvest in Cérons in 2012 as a new owner; it took great confidence, and
while stressful, she believes in looking forward. In her opinion, the terroir of Bordeaux, the profile of the
wines and the architecture of the châteaux are jewels to be preserved. She shares that “Bordeaux is in
good hands” with the talent of the next generation and observes that women bring balance to the system.
Perromat is always open to meeting new people and looks forward to presenting large format bottles in
New York as an illustration of the quality, long aging potential, generosity and confidence of her region.

Sophie Solnicki-Thierry, Deputy General Manager Château Fourcas Hosten
Sophie Solnicki-Thierry was always drawn to the wine industry. As a business student she completed
several internships in wine and gained valuable experience with multi-national Sara Lee before joining a
Bordeaux négociant and later, Château Fourcas Hosten. Solnicki-Thierry’s mother was an American, born
in New Jersey, and met her future husband while studying in Paris. An affinity for other cultures shaped her
daughter’s nature; she loves sharing wine and exceeding expectations with a global community. She finds
that women are particularly focused on making consumers feel comfortable and secure, and bring a
precision, organization and attention to details at every level, including the care, patience and tenacity
required for today’s more responsible viticulture. A member of regional networks like the Union des Grands
Crus de Bordeaux and Great Wine Capitals (Best of Wine Tourism), Solnicki-Thierry believes in working in
harmony under the “Bordeaux flag.” Bordeaux is in a dynamic state as it confronts a sustainable future as
well as consumer preferences; while the wines have amazing potential to cellar, she sees many bottlings
focused on fruity, fresh styles that don’t require decades to enjoy. She looks forward to sharing large bottle
formats in New York, noting that they are ideal for celebration and wonderful for aging and freshness
Note that all the wines we tasted are available for purchase in the USA and very affordably-priced (in a 750
ml format). Learn more: www.bordeaux.com

About Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B.)
Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B.)was created by the French Law dated August 18, 1948. Itunites
representatives from the three families in the Bordeaux wine industry: winegrowers,merchants and
traders.The CIVB’s 4 missions:

§ Marketing mission:position Bordeaux wines as the brand of reference, create a strongbond
between consumers and the Bordeaux brand, recruit new, younger consumers and ensure their
loyalty.

§ Technical mission: build knowledge, protect the quality of Bordeaux wines and anticipate new
requirements related to environmental and food safety regulations.

§ Economic mission: provide intelligence on production, the market, the environment andsale of
Bordeaux wines around the world.

§ The industry’s general interests: protect the terroirs, fight counterfeiting, develop wine tourism.

March 19, 2020
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Women in Wine Vol. 24 - Rita Jammet & Sophie Solnicki-Thierry

Chelsie Petras

WELCOME TO PART 2 OF THE WOMEN IN WINE SERIES HIGHLIGHTING WOMEN WINEMAKERS IN
BORDEAUX!
If you missed part one, click here to read about Caroline and Sylvie. Let’s jump into our interviews with Rita
Jammet of La Caravelle and Sophie Solnicki-Thierry of Château Forcas Hosten. These women and their
wines were amazing.

At our now closed restaurant La Caravelle in New York City. My husband was in charge of the wines at the
time, and I wanted to learn about wine. So I asked Andrew Bell, one of our friends who sold us wines and
was the head of the American Sommelier Association, to teach me the basics of wine. He agreed, and we
had learning lunches. I then built on my knowledge at every opportunity I got, tasting as much as possible.

I also once had the opportunity to spend time with Clive Coates, the world renowned wine expert, and ask
him a fundamental question: “what makes this a good wine?”. His response was the best lesson I could
have gotten: “If you’re happy to reach down your pocket and pay X$ for this wine and it will make you happy,
then it’s a good wine”. I learned then that you start by finding out what wine you like. We introduced our La
Caravelle Bordeaux and Champagne wines at La Caravelle in 1998, only for our guests to enjoy as part of
their restaurant experience.

In 2004, we had to close the restaurant and I decided, after being encouraged by our friends, family and
guests, to make distributing and representing our wines my main activity, thus remaining part of the
hospitality industry that is so dear to me.

WHAT IS A DAY IN YOUR LIFE LIKE?
First, emails and communications with the wineries in France, then administrative work, then sometimes
business lunch, supporting or prospecting accounts for the wines. In the afternoon sometimes visiting
accounts for tastings, and in the evenings, either attending industry events or dining at our accounts
restaurants.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHER WOMEN WANTING TO JOIN THE WINE INDUSTRY?
Just follow your instincts and work hard to build your knowledge base to be the best at what you do.
Surround yourself with like-minded people, sharing your passion for wines. Always seize the opportunity to
support fellow women in the wine industry.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WINE AT THE MOMENT?
Apart from La Caravelle wines, I have this huge crush on white Bordeaux wines, which I think are unsung
heroes! I love the Château de Cérons dry white that I discovered at the Strong Women’s campaign, by
Caroline Perromat. I am also very fond of Le Blanc de Lynch Bages.

SOPHIE SOLNICKI-THIERRY OF CHÂTEAU FORCAS-HOSTEN
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE WINE INDUSTRY?
Very early touched by the passion of the product, I have always wanted to be part of this unique and magic
industry. As a student in Bordeaux, all my internships were in wines and spirits. It was already "my thing"!
But once I was graduated I first began in the coffee industry for an American leader group: Sara Lee. A
wonderful experience that gave me methods I still use. Thanks to this recognized professional experience
I did get my first position in the wine industry for a Bordeaux negotiant.

WHAT IS A DAY IN YOUR LIFE LIKE?
When I am in Bordeaux I first spend a little time with my daughters : I have breakfast with my elder and
drive the youngest to school. Then it’s a 50mn drive to Château Fourcas Hosten. The day begins with a
focus on the agenda with the team and then events follow on one another : tastings, customers’ visits, sales
offer, legal work, marketing work, PR,… and it ends around 7:00pm.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE A FEMALE WINEMAKER IN BORDEAUX?
In my opinion women are focused not on impressing but making everybody feel comfortable and secured :
the team as much as the consumer. They are organized and precise. They pay attention to details. As a
remarkable result farming has become more careful and conscious. Patience and tenacity are also essential
values for responsible viticulture. As a conclusion, I would say that the fact that more and more women are
involved in wines in Bordeaux has changed mentalities and brought a kind of a balance in all strategic
decisions and human relations. I am glad to be part of this change!

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHER WOMEN WANTING TO JOIN THE WINE INDUSTRY?
My advice in any domain is first to work hard in order to get a solid knowledge. And also to meet the
maximum of people already working in the wine industry and listen to them in order to learn from them.
Viticulture is a wonderful field of share and transmission.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WINE AT THE MOMENT?
Le Blanc de Fourcas Hosten 2018

March 23, 2020
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Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles

Lori Budd

Do you love wine? Ever wonder what it would be like to own a winery? As owners of a boutique winery in
Paso Robles, we will discuss all things wine. Get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run a
winery. Learn about wine from people in the wine industry. Join Lori as she cuts through the confusing
jargon and the science behind wine. We’ll never tell you what to drink but we will always share what’s in
our glass.

“In early March there was an incredible event happening in New York City called Strong Women Make

Big Bordeaux Bottles and I was privileged to be invited to attend. The massive on taking involved 65 of

New York’s top restaurants and wine bars celebrating women in winemaking with a limited selection of
Bordeaux wines by the glass all poured from double magnum bottles.”

“Thanks to the hard work of Stefanie Schwalb from Gregory + Vine, I was able to interview three of these
amazing women. We talk about male vs. female roles and views in the wine industry, the romance of
pouring from large format, what it’s like living and working in an industry that is such a long tradition and
the feeling you gets when someone is enjoying the fruits of your labor.”

April, 2020
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The Women Winemakers of Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of the most celebrated wine regions in the world. It’s a collector’s delight, known for storied
names like Lafite, Margaux, Pétrus and Haut-Brion that command record-breaking auction prices and a cult
following. Bordeaux is also one of the largest regions in France, and with that comes a diversity of wines
and opportunity. There is much to discover from the
people behind the wines, including a strong-minded
culture of women winemakers.

The women of Bordeaux are well-established players in
their region. Many châteaux have been run by women for
generations, and emboldened by the times, they are more
assertive than ever. Twenty of the region’s top women
winemakers and owners recently joined forces to present
their wines together for the first time. Calling themselves
the “Strong Women of Bordeaux,” they staged a New York
take-over to share wines from rare, 3-Liter bottles with the
support of 70 restaurants who believe in their inclusive
message. Undeniably, the wines and the women behind
them had a lot to say.

For many in Bordeaux, like sisters Anabelle Cruse
Bardinet and Vanessa Cruse Duboscq, winemaking is a
family business. Their father was a winemaker in Médoc,
and mom came from Saint-Emilion. Vanessa owns and
manages Château Laujac, Cru Bourgeois in Médoc (family-owned since 1852), while sister Anabelle
oversees Château Corbin, Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Émilion. It is an amicable split that parallels one of
Bordeaux’s most famous divides along the banks of the Gironde river: Saint-Émilion is a heralded village
on the Right Bank (known for Merlot), while Médoc lies on the Left Bank (where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns).
Anabelle is the 4th generation of women to lead Corbin, and has hopes for her daughter to take over

someday. Both sisters share a sense of optimism and responsibility for the future of Bordeaux. An architect
by training, Vanessa worked in Paris and New York before settling in Médoc to nurture her family vineyards.
Challenges such as the hailstorms of 2018 can occur in any harvest, but Vanessa is also taking steps to
protect her vines from climate change through sustainable winemaking.

As a whole, the Bordeaux wine community is taking a stand to address
climate change and implement eco- friendly practices. Bérénice Lurton has
taken this commitment all the way. A member of the prominent Lurton wine
family, whose many branches extend worldwide, she is the owner of
Château Climens in the Barsac area of Sauternes, the only First Growth in
Bordeaux to be classified biodynamic. Sauternes produces deliciously sweet
wines through a natural phenomenon known as the “noble rot,” that turns
late harvest grapes into a complex, honeyed nectar. Working in hand with
nature, the local vignerons are dependent on the morning mists that envelop
their area (and the dry, sunny afternoons that follow) to create the unique
conditions for Sauternes. Through organic farming practices, Bérénice is
committed to building healthy soils and better vines to achieve wines of pure,
elegant expression. She hopes that more wineries will follow her lead.

Winemaking talent is not defined by gender.
However, many of the women winemakers of
Bordeaux share a spirit of collaboration and desire to take risks that feels
perfectly timed. It’s a common refrain: every world wine region is under
pressure to address changing climate and consumer preferences. Next
generation winery owner Clémence de Pourtalès manages Château Doyac in
Haut-Médoc and is confronting the climate head-on with environmentally-
respectful viticulture. When not in the vineyard she loves to surf the nearby
coast with friends, a fearlessness that she brings to her work. Lucie Secret is
also an owner in Haut- Médoc, one of four generations of women at Château
du Moulin Rouge, together with her grandmother, mother and daughter. Secret
believes that women shape a distinct vision of wine, one that bridges tradition
and today. She supports the cultivation of “forgotten” varieties such as Petit
Verdot, as well as a progressive approach to wine tourism that invites
consumers directly into the château experience.

The strong women of Bordeaux are a force to be reckoned with. Ready to address the challenges of the
future, they bring their own brand of joie de vivre. They are quick to remind us that wine is made to be
shared, and derive genuine pleasure from their work. For painter Youmna Asseily, co-owner of Château
Biac, the journey to wine was an accidental one that has become her life’s passion. She expertly pairs her
family’s Lebanese recipes with her wines and welcomes change: “Every year is a new beginning, a new
promise, a new hope. You never know who will come through the gates, spurred by curiosity or a need to
discover new tastes; the encounters create new links, fresh visions, unexpected friendships, all in the space
of the vineyard.” It is refreshing to see the diversity of the region echoed in the many styles and talent of
the women who are shaping its future. Bordeaux is in good hands.

Château du Moulin Rouge (Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc)
A classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the “Route des Châteaux.”
Deep, red ruby in color. Hints of spice and ripe fruit. Elegant and well-structured, with a lasting finish.

Château Corbin (Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Emilion)
87% Merlot with 13% Cabernet Franc. Lovely red fruit flavors mixed with earthy, leather notes. Supple
tannins and lively structure. Can drink now, or hold.

Château Climens (Sauternes)
A powerful and lively sweet white wine. Look for fresh citrus and flowers, with touches of minerality to
balance the sweetness