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The 2009 Air Liquide Concours des Vins du Victoria
Thursday 26 November 2009

The 19th edition of the Concours des Vins du Victoria was a resounding success, with 112 vineyards entering a total of 348 wines in nine different classes.

For the third year in a row, the judging panel included finalists from France’s annual Young Sommelier Competition, sponsored by Michel Chapoutier, Rhône Valley winemaker and President of the 2009 Concours des Vins Jury. Gilles Lapalus from Sutton Grange Winery, Dominique and Ben Portet of Dominique Portet Winery, Sommelier Christian Maier were appointed Senior Judges and were delighted to be once again invited to the tasting panel of this prestigious wine show.

Whilst it was yet another tough line-up for the judges to go through, the Oakdene Shiraz 2007 (Oakdene Vineyards, near Geelong) was a clear favourite, winning the Chapoutier Trophy for best Shiraz, the Renault Trophy for Best Red Wine, as well as the FACCI Trophy for Best Wine in the Show.

The Alstom Trophy for the Best White Wine went to the Montalto 2008 Chardonnay (Montalto Vineyards), which also won the Bucher Vaslin Trophy for Best Chardonnay. Other top drops included Domaine Chandon Vintage Brut 2006 (Domaine Chandon) which won the Air Liquide Trophy for Best Sparkling Wine, 2007 Warramate White Label Cabernet Merlot which won the Clasquin Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon, Ocean Eight Pinot Gris 2009 which won the SNF Floerger Trophy for Best White Aromatic Wine and Clyde Park Reserve Pinot Noir 2008 which won the Jean Hameury Trophy for Best Pinot Noir.

Over 600 FACCI members, winemakers and their guests attended the Awards Presentation and Tasting evening, held this year at Zinc at Federation Square. Guests were able to sample all the entries in the show, as well as a delicious selection of French cheeses from the Calendar Cheese Company and charcuterie by La Parisienne Pâtés, served with bread from Noisette Boulangerie.

This event is an ideal opportunity for all wine enthusiasts to taste wines from iconic and boutique labels that are often hard to find, enjoy their favourite drops or discover some new ones to add to their wine cellar list.

FACCI would like to warmly thank the event’s naming rights sponsor Air Liquide, corporate sponsor Renault, event supporter Calendar Cheese, supporting sponsors M. Chapoutier, Bucher Vaslin, Asltom, Arkema, Maddocks, SNF Floerger, Chef & Sommelier, VinVicta, Worldwide Online Printing, TchillBag, EKM Patent & Trademarks and Clasquin and media partner Winestate.

We would also like to express our thanks to event partner Invest Victoria and the team at the Investment Centre, who hosted us during the two days of judging.

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LES RENDEZ-VOUS DE LA FACCI

MARCH	Thursday 18 - Business Luncheon with Tim Pallas MP, Victorian Minister for Roads and Ports and Minister for Major Projects Where: Ernst & Young - Level 23, 8 Exhibition Street Time: 12.00 - 2.00pm FACCI Members: $120 / ticket - Corporate table of 10 with signage: $1000 Non-Members: $140 / ticket - Corporate Non-Member table of 10: $1200 ► Download booking form

APRIL	Thursday 8 - 600th Trade Commissioners' Luncheon Where: The Brasserie by Philippe Mouchel Time: 12.00 - 2.00pm ► By invitation only Tuesday 27 - Corporate Golf Day Where: Kingston Heath Golf Club Time: 12.00 - 10.00pm ► Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Melanie Lim for more information on Melanie.Lim@facci.com.au or on 03 9600 0000.

MAY	Wednesday 12 - Le Concours des Vins du Victoria Wine Dinner Where: River Room at Crown Time: 7.00 - 10.30pm ► Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Melanie Lim for more information on Melanie.Lim@facci.com.au or on 03 9600 0000.

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OTHER EVENTS

MARCH	From 2 to 31 - Alliance Française French Film Festival Please visit www.frenchfilmfestival.org for bookings The Unofficial soundtrack to the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival. The 5th edition made up with 34 eclectic sounds fresh from the French airwaves is availble, sample them now on http://cartellmusic.com.au/so-frenchy-so-chic-2010/ Wednesday 17 & Thursday 18 - Joie de Vivre dinner at Comme Under the setting sun, Alfred Place will come alive to the wonderful sights, sounds and tastes of France. As a part of the 2010 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, enjoy delicious tastings of Comme's contemporary French fare prepared by Executive Chef Daniel Southern, served alfresco and complemented by superb French sparkling wine, Kronenbourg beer and romantic accordion music. Two nights of absolute pleasure. Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Cost: $50 per person Bookings: 03 9631 4000 Thursday 18 - The Young Bunch Meet the young bunch of winemakers and winery owners and discover their wines their way. This dynamic, approachable bunch of 30ish year olds includes: Ben Portet (Dominique Portet, Yarra Valley), Nick Brown (All Saints Estate), Christian Dal Zotto (Dal Zotto, King Valley), Clare Burder (Eminence, King Valley), Matt Fowles (Plunkett Fowles, Strathbogie Ranges), Simon Stelle (Shadowfax, Werribee) and Rowly Milhinch (Scion Vineyard, Rutherglen). Time: 6.30-10.30pm Where: Red Hummingbird, 1st floor, 246 Russel Street, Melbourne Cost: $50 includes extensive wine tastings and light food Bookings: 03 5729 8321 or info@dalzotto.com.au From 12 - 23 - Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Good Food and wine are pleasures that should never be denied! As part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, several of our Wine & Dine members will be taking part in the Coldstream Hills Restaurant Express, by offering a two course lunch with a glass of Victorian wine and coffee for $35. C’est Bon Bistro Vue The French Brasserie Embrasse Chez Olivier You can book by directly contacting individual restaurants. C’est Bon (03) 9646 2296 Bistro Vue (03) 9691 3838 The French Brasserie (03) 9662 1632 Embrasse (03) 9347 3312 Chez Olivier (03) 9525 2273 Tuesday 23 - ''From Fathers to Sons'' Dinner Dominique Portet and his son Ben will be hosting an exclusive dinner, “From Fathers to Sons” at the Brasserie by Philippe Mouchel on March 23. Dominique, a 10th generation winemaker, and his son will pay tribute to their Bordeaux heritage and in particular Chateau Lafite Rothschild where Dominique’s father was regisseur. Tickets are $280. Bookings can be made directly at Philippe Mouchel’s on (03) 9292 7808 From 24 March to 18 April *- Voulez-vous laugh* avec moi** Berty Cadilhac - Showing at Bar Open - 317 Brunswick st, Fitzroy After sell out shows at the St Kilda Laughs festival, French stand-up comedian Berty Cadilhac presents his show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2010. If you are interested in seeing the show, we have 5 double-passes to giveaway. Simply email your name and address to info@facci.com.au with “Berty Cadilhac ticket giveaway” in the heading. Please note that the passes will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

APRIL	Sunday 11 - French Car Festival Where: Macleay Park , Balwyn The organisation of the French Car Festival rotates around the 3 major Car Clubs (Renault, Peugeot and Citroen) and the Renault CCV is organising this year’s event which will attract approximately 250 cars from the major brands along with DeLage, Simca, Bugatti, Facel and Panhard – representing all eras of French motoring. Also represented are Velosolex bikes. Please contact Paul Stewart, President of the Renault Car Club of Victoria on 0437 380 388 for more details.

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