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Chateau Cavalier in the spotlight

For the first time since it was bought by Pierre Castel in 2000, Chateau Cavalier is going to the Cannes Film Festival. While still not an official supplier, its presence is already notable. The bottle, the magnum and the new jeroboam (3L), will be available on the different FIF beaches, including the prestigious beaches of the Chivas Hotel and Five hotel, places where stars are interviewed during the festival.

Specially designed bowls and icebags will be used to promote the different formats and will be found at the Nikki Beach annex.

You can follow our daily news and videos from the festival via our Facebook page or on Twitter @ChateauxCastel.

Also, a special quiz will be organized for the occasion:
"Chateau Cavalier in the spotlight" on www.chateaux-castel.com
with 5 jeroboams signed by stars to win !

Vinexpo Asia Pacific

From 29th to 31st of May: Wine professional fair Vinexpo Asia Pacific will take place in Hong Kong.

Our subsidiary companies from China and Asia will be present at the stand EF79.

The French wine specialist Castel will present its trends, Châteaux Castel and new products available in Asia. Thanks hard work from company’s team in giving satisfaction to distributors and consumers, Castel has been developed with success all over Asia for more than 20 years.

Bordeaux Fête le Vin

From the 28th of June to the 1st of July 2012: Every two years Castel take part to the public event which is happening on prestigious docks of Bordeaux.

That international event gathers together about 1000 exhibitors and 80 different appellations. Apart tastings, you will find there some unique wine trainings, visits of châteaux, tastings of grands crus classes, ludic food lessons, gastronomy and reading areas around wine... Highpoint of the show, in order to honor that event, some exhibitors like Castel Group let some famous artists using their imagination to design some giant bottles that will be displayed on the “miroir d’eau”, on the Bourse place and in the city of Bordeaux after the event during summer.

For night event lovers, animations, sounds and lights, fireworks, and Jazz music lives will happen every night (Stacey Kent, Dianne Reeves).

For further information, please visit : www.bordeaux-fete-le-vin.com

The other rosé

In promoting quality rosé wine from Bordeaux, the “Bordeaux” and “Bordeaux Superieur” is organizing an event targeted at the young generation educating them on the diversity of Bordeaux rosé wines. Emphasis will be on the creativity and marketing communication of this global trend, highlighting the importance of Bordeaux as a region and the brand “Another rosé”. The competition hopes to become nationally recognized for the second time running next year.

Castel will sponsor the event together with F. Crouzet (General Manager, Communications) who will be head Jury and they will nominate top performers in May 2012.

Castel is key player within the region for Bordeaux rosé, well regarded products being rosé Malesan, rosé Baron de Lestac, rosé Blaissac to name a few.

For further information please refer to the following website : http://rose.evenement-planete-bordeaux.fr

Roche Mazet releases its new grape varietal wine !

With Roche Mazet, the story of Pays d’Oc is told through its grape varietals. Bursting with colours and flavors as its original land, Roche Mazet MERLO ROSE reveals the generosity of the Merlot in its Special Cuvee “Rosé” with its remarkable balance between freshness and roundness.

Shiny pink colour, charming and fruity nose, supple mouth with orchard fruit aromas… Serving Roche Mazet Merlot Rosé is inviting the essence of the Pays d’Oc to your table.

Available in 75cl and 3L Bag-in-Box for any occasion.

ANOTHER BUMPER CROP OF STARS FOR CASTEL !

Castel wines have been busy again, this time winning over the experts at the famous Hachette Wine Guide. Individual estates have scored highly as have Castel’s branded wines, and the family’s skills have been well and truly recognised, as demonstrated by this shower of stars.

Château Malbec 2009 awarded 2 stars !

A good number of single-star winners this year:
Tour Prignac Grande Réserve 2008, Château Ferrande 2009, Château Montlabert 2008, Château Tartuguière 2008, Roche Mazet Syrah 2010 and Montalcour Rosé 2010.

And a Commendation for Latour Camblanes 2009.

Happy Tasting !

A fresh, new look for the Boulaouane website

The Boulaouane team is proud to announce the arrival of its new, improved website. Boulaouane is a wine which revels in the taste of sunshine, inspiring you to lift the lid on a world of new and exciting flavours.

We would like to take you on a culinary journey across 5 continents, sharing a host of recipes and laying open the secrets of the world’s favourite exotic spices…

To mark the occasion, Boulaouane is offering the chance to win a “World Tour of Flavours.”

This is an opportunity for 2 people to enjoy the trip of a lifetime, and includes travel, full board and guided visits. The winners will also have a chance to sample the very best in sunshine cuisine, as each stopover includes a gourmet meal for two at a top restaurant.

For your chance to win this fabulous prize, simply go to our new site at www.boulaouane.com and enter our grand quiz.
Closing date 31st December 2011.

Get together with Les Ormes de Cambras !

2011 saw Les Ormes de Cambras launch its Grenache Rosé in 75cl and 5 litre BIB formats.

The brand has decided to seize this opportunity to take to the airwaves this summer, with a radio advertising campaign on the theme “Get together with Les Ormes de Cambras” broadcast on RTL, Nostalgie, RFM and Chérie FM.

Listen for yourself on ormes-de-cambras.com !