M. Kogaï President of International Sommelier Association visits Marrenon
From January the 30th to February the 4th, Marrenon invited Mr Kogai the latest President of the International Sommelier Association and current President of the Sommelier Association of Japan. He came with Mr Konno who is the President of the Sommelier Association of Tokyo. As well, he came with Mr Ueno President of the Sommelier Association of Hokkaido. Ms Fukumizu, who is in charge of Prince Foods purchasing, has also been invited.
They came to discover the wines from the Luberon “terroir” and from the Ventoux “terroir”. The Japanese delegation had a busy week visiting our wine-growing villages such as Bonnieux, Apt, Gordes, Lacoste…
The best of the week has been the visit of Lourmarin with Blaise Diagne, Mayor of the village. They also had the opportunity to visit Grand Marrenon vineyards and Petula vineyards. Then, they attended an official reception in the castle of la Tour d’Aigues. Mr Daini Tsukuhara, the genral consul of
We also have to say that, Mr
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| Above : from left to right Mr Oustric (Export Manager Marrenon), Mr Joseph (Vice President of the Conseil Général, President of the Natural Parc of Luberon, Mayor of La Bastidonne), Mr Ueno (Master of Wine), Mrs Fukumizu (Purchase Manager of Prince Food), Mr Konno (Master of Wine), Mr Kogaï, Mr Piton (President of Marrenon), Mr Tsukuhara (Consul General of Japan in Marseille), M. Lovisolo (Mayor of La Tour d'Aigues), M. Lovisolo (Delegate Vice President of Conseil Général). Right : from left to right Mr Piton, Mr Kogaï, Mr Blond (Director of the Cave Coopérative in La Tour d'Aigues), Mr Blanc (President of the Cave Coopérative in La Tour d'Aigues), Mr Barnéoud (Grapegrower) Above : In Japan, the Japanese are used to offer gift to thier guest. Marrenon respected the tradition and offer gifts to the prestiguous guests. |
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Photo : A Carle journal La Provence