France: Terroir & Trends

When it comes to French wine, place is everything. The concept of terroir, the deep relationship between a site’s natural environment and its wine, reaches its fullest expression in France. Explore benchmark wines from six storied regions, and discover their sense of place, while also discussing whether talking about terroir helps or hinders French wine sales.

Moderator: Arnica Rowan
Panelists: Marielene Auclair, Charles Bouthillier, Romain Chevrolat, Marie Pinceloup, Nicholas Villalon, Rebecca Yates-Campbell

Featured wines:

BRUMONT - Château Montus Madiran 2019, South West France
BRUMONT - Château Bouscassé Jardins Philosophique de Bouscassé 2017, South West France
Gérard Bertrand Clos d'Ora 2020, Languedoc-Roussillon
Domaine Laroche Grand Cru Chablis "Les Blanchots" 2022, Bourgogne
Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2015, Rhône
Antoine Moueix Propriétés Château Capet-Guillier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2019, Bordeaux
Pfaff Gewürztraminer AOC 2023, Alsace
Château de Nages Michel Gassier Embruns de Viognier 2023, Rhône

Sponsored by the participating wineries

All attendees must be 19 years and over. NO MINORS.

Ticket prices are inclusive of wine, food (as applicable), charges, and taxes—what you see is what you pay!