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Burgundy
a new wall at La Karrière close by
nuits-Saint-Georges, decorated
during the summer by the French
artist romain Froquet, along with
a Louis Bouillot bottle in the same
theme.

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louis Bouillot,

pAtron of the Arts
In Sweden,
L like Louis and like Grand Cru patron Louis Bouillot and the Street art Froquet from Paris, Sea 162 from madrid, the Defumo
“Lycklig” on the roc festival make a sparkling Burgundian trio formed by Delta from amsterdam, Futura from

“Lycklig” means happy in Swedish. this partnership. this legendary producer of Crémant new york, and mode 2 from Berlin.
feeling is shared by the maison Louis Bouillot de Bourgogne has been supporting the summer art this encounter between the world of art and the
and wine-drinkers in Sweden, one of the festival and its site at La Karrière since its creation audaciousness of Louis Bouillot cuvées continues
leading export markets for the sparkling four years ago. the event offers respected street
wine producer. Swedes are invited as part artists from around the world a Comblanchien stone throughout the year. in the company of marketing
of a club to various events throughout the students from the north of France, Louis Bouillot
year, accompanied by the fines bubbles backdrop in a former quarry to express their creativity. has discovered light-painting with photographer
from nuits-Saint-Georges. the varied, rich this patronage was a natural step for Louis Bouillot, ninjaroux and for a second time, is supporting the
program means participants go away with which has much in common with La Karrière: artistic aptly-named Burgundy artist Geoffrey Bouillot in Japan.
memories that echo the brand’s values,
notably sharing festive moments. curiosity, diversity, quality, conviviality, and in www.villart.fr
in 2019, this involved a visit to the gardens particular, a local commitment on an international
of the ulricksdal Palace in Stockholm hosted scale. the 2019 edition included artists like romain
by national gardener Bosse rappne; meetings
over a game of pétanque in special venues
for the traditional French ball game known NeW
as “Boulebars”, and a musical cruise on the
fjords – all of which left Swedish eyes as 2016: The new Perle Rare Eminent vintage
sparkling as the Louis Bouillot Perle wines
that were served. Great years are rare, and 2016 more than ever! With the nose is fruity and complex, with notes of white-fleshed
grapes in perfect health and optimum ripeness, this was fruit, citrus, and a touch of raspberry and strawberry
an exceptional vintage, but also one with exceptionally affirming the presence of red varietals in the blend. the
low yields, less than half than that from a normal year. evolution of the wine is delicate, with emerging aromas
Perle rare 2016 is about both power and harmony, fruit and of toast and floral honey.
indulgence. the complementarity of the four varietals of in the mouth it is balanced and persistent. this is a
Chardonnay, Pinot noir, aligoté, and Gamay; the richness of wine for sharing with connoisseurs or good friends as an
the Bourgogne terroir of the Côte de Beaune, the Beaujolais, aperitif, with fresh asparagus, grilled sea bass, or with
the Côte de nuits, the Châtillonnais, the Couchois, and a financier for dessert.
the mâconnais; and ageing of a minimum of 24 months *Eminent = 24 months of ageing on laths
really set this new and exclusive cuvée apart.
www.grandeminent.fr

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