ASSEMBLAGE Newsletter N°49 - April 2014
  New Brands

EDITORIAL
BY Philippe Marion

NEW BRANDS

HOT

EVENTS & MARKETS

PRESS REVIEW & AWARDS

GOOD PRACTICE

FOOD & WINE PAIRING

PEOPLE

AGENDA

B&G HISTORY

 
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Petra Frebault

 

 > Exclusive Duty Free Travel Retail: Canister for Les Charmes de Magnol Médoc

Les Charmes de Magnol Médoc will now be delivered in a new elegant canister, putting the accent on the travel theme, illustrated by the skyline of some worldwide known towers, bridges and other symbols.

This AOC Médoc is made of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot and aged in oak for 6 months.

Tasting notes:

• Nose:
Fine and elegant, with intense black cherry and blueberry notes combined with well integrated moka and dark chocolate hints.
• Palate:
A lot of ripe fruit. The tannic structure is present but velvety all along the fruity and spicy aftertaste.

A delight for all travelers!

The new packaging will become available in May and will be delivered in cartons of 6x75 or 12x75 of which 50% will be in canisters.

 > Fleur de Vigne Winemaker's Blend

New slightly sweet blends for this red and white in the Fleur de Vigne Winemaker's Blend range.
The attractive bright label illustrating the name of the wine, literally translated as "vine flower", a shiny screw cap for quick opening, and of course its new irreproachable quality makes "Fleur de Vigne" the ideal house wine for bars and restaurants.

Tasting notes:

• Fleur de Vigne Red

- Nose:
Flavourful, fruit driven with a lot of ripe red and blackberries (strawberry, black cherry).
- Palate:
Medium bodied and well-balanced wine, with round and soft tannins.

• Fleur de Vigne White

- Nose:
Intense with rich aromas of blackcurrant buds, apricot, white fruit and floral notes when agitated.
- Palate:
Harmonious and well balanced on the palate, with a refreshing aftertaste.

Fleur de Vigne Winemaker's Blend is available in carton outershippers of 12 x 75 cl.

 > Bistro Girls Night Out - Red Blend

This Girls Night Out is the newcomer in the Bistro range.

In France, the Bistro is the place where girls get together, have a drink and chat before going out to dance!
Of course this red blend, juicy and slightly oaked, will be their perfect companion!

This blend, classified Vin de France, consists of 80 % Merlot, 10% Shiraz and 10% Grenache.

Tasting notes:

• Nose:
Intense and rich, developing flattering notes of coffee, coconut, vanilla, wild strawberry, blueberry and black cherry.
• Palate:
Round and well balanced on the palate, with velvety tannins and a long fruity aftertaste.

Bistro Girls Night Out is available for the USA in carton outershippers of 12 x 75 cl.
Other markets upon request.

 > Château Barrail-Laussac

The 2013 vintage, available as from June, will come to your market with a modern and elegant label that keeps the traditional label shape of the historical B&G Bordeaux wines.
A new shiny red and gold capsule branded Barton & Guestier completes the new packaging.

This AOC Bordeaux wine is made of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 25% Cabernet Franc.

Tasting notes:

• Nose:
Flattering nose of black fruit (blackcurrant, black cherry) and delicate minty hints when agitated.
• Palate:
A good balance with lots of fruits. The velvety tannins make this wine very approachable already.

Château Barrail-Laussac is available in carton outershippers of 6 x 75 cl.

 > B&G Nectarose

B&G Nectarose is a well known name worldwide for all B&G winelovers.
Already in the early 80's the range consisted of several still wines, going from a NectaRouge, via a NectaRosé to a Nectad'Or.Today, for the Nigerian market, Barton & Guestier launched B&G NectaRose sparkling wine, made of 100% Muscat grapes.

Tasting notes:

• Nose:
Fruity scents with red fruits aromas of strawberry.
• Palate:
Well balanced and aromatic flavours with acidulous notes on the finish.

B&G NectaRose is available for Nigeria in dedicated carton outershippers of 6 x 75 cl.
Other markets upon request.

 > Chef Fred Collection

A new Food & Wine Pairing collection in Poland.

Funny names and elegant drawings for the labels, a screwcap for easy opening and good quality inside, makes it easy for the Polish consumer to choose the right wine to accompany his meal.

The range consists of 4 wines:

  • Chicken & Pasta, Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Fish & Shrimp, Chardonnay
  • Sushi & Thaï, medium sweet rosé
  • Cake & Icecream, a medium sweet white.

Available for Poland in carton outershippers of 6x75cl. Other markets upon request.

 > The Pairing Collection "Cake & Ice Cream"

Cake & Ice cream is the Polish extension of the Pairing Collection.

This sweet wine is a Bordeaux AOC and of course the perfect match to all desserts...

Available for the Polish market in cartons of 6x75 cl.
Other markets upon request.

 
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