One of the most popular wine guides in France is the Grand Guide des Vins de France Bettane & Desseauve, which is launched with an impressive tasting held in the Carousel du Louvre in Central Paris.The list of attending chateaux and producers is impressive and includes Alsace, over 50 top Bordeaux chateaux (e.g. Chateau Laroze St Emilion Grand Cru), more than 20 from Burgundy e,g, Jean-Marc Brocard from Chablis, 18 Champagne houses such as Tattinger and Jean Moutardier, Jura, Languedoc (e.g.Chateau de Lastours); Provence including Gavoty. Minuty)’ Roussillon (including Mas Amiel’s Maury AC); Loire (Chateau de Tracy);Rhone includes Domaine Maby’s Tavel and Chapoutier.
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Entry costs €12 for one day. or €15 for both days – great value for the opportunity to taste the wines of any of the 120 domaines attending. In addition there are additional masterclasses (at additional cost),