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Hong Kong,
guest of honour !
Discover Hong Kong, "Asia's World City", at the Bordeaux Wine Festival
This will include special events, performances, and a 400 m² pavilion entirely devoted to various facets of this fascinating city: tourism, culture, art and, of course, food and wine. This unique and amazing destination is presented in all its splendour. A taste of the exotic guaranteed!
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| Program : June 28th - July 1st |
THE HEART OF THE FESTIVAL, THE FAMOUS WINE ROAD
Pavilions featuring 80 appellations from Bordeaux and the Aquitaine region, as well as the great brands of Bordeaux wine, form a "wine road" stretching over 2 km along the banks of the Garonne. Visitors will be able to discover the rich diversity of regional wines, from 11 am to midnight in the eight Appellation Pavilions as well as négociants in the 3 Pavillons Millésime or, "Vintage Pavilions". |
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THE 2012 BORDEAUX MUSIC FESTIVAL,
INTERNATIONAL STARS PERFORMING ON PLACE DES QUINCONCES !
The Place des Quinconces will be the venue for four memorable concerts on June 26th to 30th during the Bordeaux Wine Festival. Rock, jazz, and classical… the BMF programme will not go unnoticed by people who love live music!
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L'ECOLE DU VINBORDEAUX WINE SCHOOL PAVILLON, LIVING THE BORDEAUX EXPERIENCE
In light of the success of previous Bordeaux Wine Festivals, the CIVB Bordeaux Wine Council Wine School has decided to offer new tasting workshops, launch a new tasting kit for the general public, and organise the first "Bordeaux Cocktail Challenge" finals. |
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THE MILLESIME PAVILION, DISCOVERING MAJOR BRANDS FROM BORDEAUX "NEGOCIANTS"
Three "négociants" will be present at the Pavillon Millésime. Visitors with a Tasting Pass can discover the great brands of Bordeaux wines – Baron de Lestac, Malesan, and Blaissac, as well as Les Cordeliers and Mouton Cadet. These will be served throughout the festival, and the pavilion will also feature games, gifts, and music. |
"LES BORDELAISES" XXL EXHIBITION
The French part of the exhibition consists of 23 outsize bottles (14 magnums 2.50 metres tall and 9 jeroboams 4 metres tall). These were acquired by Bordeaux firms in the worlds of wine, culture, tourism, gastronomy, and special events, and decorated by painters, sculptors, graphic artists, designers, photographers, etc. from the Bordeaux region as well as by internationally-renowned French and Chinese artists. Over 200 original creations feature quirky fantasy and humour. |
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THE LITERARY CUVEE
The 8th Bordeaux Wine Festival takes a look at "wine and words", paying homage to authors from the Bordeaux region and around the world. A vast open-air reading room located between the reflecting pool and the river will display sixty books linked to the world of wine.
From practical guides to comic books, literary experts have selected various works published between the 2010 and 2012 Bordeaux Wine Festivals (bibliography appended).
Visitors can enjoy reading, and tasting the authors' words without moderation.
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SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW, "BORDEAUX LOVES THE WORLD, AND THE WORLD LOVES BORDEAUX"
After the success of the monumental "Les sens du vin" (or "Wine and the Senses") show that highlighted the beautiful architecture of Place de la Bourse, the Bordeaux Wine Festival has decided to focus on Bordeaux wine around the planet. This dreamlike trip to the world of vineyards and wine is called "Bordeaux loves the world, and the world loves Bordeaux". It will be shown free of charge every evening at 23:00 on the facades of Place de la Bourse, a natural stone screen measuring over 3,000 m², one of the largest in Europe. |
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1st INTERNATIONAL PYROTECHNIC ARTS FESTIVAL IN BORDEAUX
For the first time, the pyrotechnic displays put on during the Bordeaux Wine Festival will be performed by foreign fireworks manufacturers. Every evening, a different country (the US on June 28th, Australia on June 29th, and Spain on June 30th) has been invited to create an original display set to music in the Port of the Moon. The public can vote for their favourite show on www.bordeauxfetelevin.com.
At the Bordeaux Wine Festival closing ceremony on July 1st, a firework display and concert will associate an important person from the world of the performing arts and fireworks manufacturers Lacroix-Ruggieri for a spectacular grand finale symbolising the passion for wine.
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THREE THEME RESTAURANTS
Wines will also be the main focus at the waterside restaurants, which will offer meals featuring optimum food-wine matches in a superb location with an amazing view of the Pont de Pierre throughout the four-day festival. A must for all gourmet visitors to the 8th Bordeaux Wine Festival!
"La Table de Pessac-Léognan"
contact@pessac-leognan.com - 05 56 00 21 90
"La Table du Château Fonchereau"
alfredoruiz@fonchereau.com - 05 56 72 96 12
"La Terrasse du Casino Théâtre Barrière"
choyos@lucienbarriere.com |
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PASSPORT FOR THE GREAT GROWTHS IN THE 1855 CLASSIFICATION
A unique tasting of 8 great growths from the 1855 classification, including one first growth, is being organised during the 2012 Bordeaux Wine Festival.
Tasters will be able to discover or rediscover great red wines from some of the Médoc's most famous terroirs (Château Camensac, Léoville-Poyferré, Batailley, Lafon-Rochet, Myrat, Guiraud and last, but not least, a Premier Grand Cru Classé Supérieur: Château d’Yquem.
These tastings will be attended by the owners or their representatives. There are a total of three sessions, on Thursday 28th, Friday 29th, and Saturday 30th June at a cost of 65 euros per person.
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THE BELEM IS MAKING A STOPOVER IN THE PORT OF THE MOON
The Belem, a regular visitor to the Bordeaux Wine Festival, will once again be moored in Bordeaux from 28th June to 1st July.
How to visit the Belem?
By appointment, directly at the Belem's mooring
Friday 29th June : 15.00 – 18.00
Saturday 30th June : 11.00 – 18.00
Sunday 1st July : 11.00 – 18.00
5€ - children under 14 : free |
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