UPCOMING 

 •   December 5:Time Out Tasting featuring wines from Robert Kacher Selections

PAST EVENTS

•   November 7:Time Out Tasting featuring wines from Vinotas Selections

The Sud de France brand, in association with Time Out New York Magazine, will host a wine tasting on November 7th.  Michel Abood, President of Vinotas Selections, will discuss and taste four of his wines with attendees.  With a targeted audience of journalists, sommeliers, wine buyers and winners of a contest in Time Out New York, this tasting will be an excellent way to educate individuals on Sud de France wines.

Wine Selection: 

- Clos Bagatelle St Chinian Tradition

- Château la Bouscade Minervois Septs Vents

- Domaine des Sauvaire Coteaux du Languedoc

- Domaine de Reilhe Coteaux du Languedoc 

•   November 1: Seminar "EYES" software solution from Atonis Technologies

On November 1st, Atonis Technologies will conduct a seminar at the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon in order to present the software “Eyes” to American clients.  Throughout the day, current and future clients will have the opportunity to discover the software through demonstrations and individual meetings with members of the Atonis Technologies team.  This digital search engine was created in the Languedoc-Roussillon region by Atonis, a company based in Nîmes, France.   

•   October 25: Roussillon Tasting with the CIVR

On Tuesday, October 25th, professionals will have the opportunity to discover wines that have unique French Catalan charm with a tasting of wines from the Roussillon.  Held from 1PM-6PM at the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon, this tasting will include a variety of wines exclusively from the Roussillon, known for their excellent price-quality ratio, and for the large number of unique terroirs.  The Roussillon region of France benefits from a Mediterranean climate, meaning lots of sunshine and sea breezes.  Working in partnership with the Conseil Intérprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon (CIVR), Sud de France Développement is pleased to feature 160 wines from this region, which is receiving much deserved attention (NY Times Article). This tasting is open to wine trade and press only.  

•   October 20: Languedoc wine tasting with Producer Michael Belanger

On October 20th at the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon, wine producer Michael Belanger will present a class on wines of the region.  The guests will include members of the Canadian Club, a cultural organization that brings together members of the Canadian community in New York.  They will have the opportunity to taste wines and to discover the unique Languedoc-Roussillon region.  Such an event provides Sud de France Développement with the opportunity to present the region, the wines, and mission of the brand to a new audience of consumers. 

•   October 11: Time Out Tasting featuring wines from The Domaines Paul Mas

The Sud de France brand, in association with Time Out New York Magazine, will host a wine tasting on October 11th.  Jean-Claude Mas, producer at Domaines Paul Mas in Montagnac, Languedoc-Roussillon, will be present for this occasion.  He will discuss and taste five of his wines with attendees.  With a targeted audience of journalists, sommeliers, wine buyers and winners of a contest in Time Out New York, this tasting will be an excellent way to educate individuals on Sud de France wines.

Wine Selection: 

- Arrogant Frog - Lily Pad White, Chardonnay, VDP d'Oc 2010

- Arrogant Frog - Lily Pad Red, Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, VDP d'Oc 2010

- Arrogant Frog - Lily Pad Noir, Pinot Noir, VDP d'Oc 2010

- Paul Mas Estate - Picpoul de Pinet, Coteaux du Languedoc 2010

- Paul Mas Estate - Carignan Vielles Vignes, VDP Hérault 2010

- Château Paul Mas "Clos des Mûres", Coteaux du Languedoc 2009

•   October 3: Gilles Louvet Porfolio Tasting

Laura Bret, US brand ambassador for Gilles Louvet, in partnership with Sud de France, will organize the first Gilles Louvet portfolio tasting in the US.  Held at the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon in New York, all wines present will be organic.  On this occasion, journalists and buyers (restaurants and wine stores interested in organic wines) will come to taste the 11 wines available on the US market.  With the support of Sud de France Développement, Gilles Louvet Vineyars will benefit from increased visibility and the opportunity to engage with new clients in New York.

Wines served:

- O by Gilles Louvet, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

- O by Gilles Louvet, Sauvignon Blanc

- O by Gilles Louvet, Pinot Noir

- O by Gilles Louvet, Chardonnay

- Element Terre, Cabernet Sauvignon

- Element Terre, Sauvignon Blanc

- Element Terre, Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé

- Gilles Louvet, Syrah Grenache Carignan

- Saint Felix des Toureilles, Syrah Grenache Mourvèdre

- Pech Matelles, Blanc de Blanc

- Bulles D’O, Mauzac Chardonnay

•   September 29:Time Out Tasting featuring Languedoc-Roussillon wines 

Grand prize winners selected through a Time Out NY contest received 2 spots for an exclusive wine tasting on September 29th, hosted by Jean-Baptiste Humbert, wine lover and owner of Wine Therapy, a retail shop in Manhattan. This was an excellent opportunity to educate consumers as well as the professionals in attendance on Sud de France wines. The following wines were served to journalists and wine professionals:

- Domaine Rimbert « Travers de Marceau », Saint Chinian, 2009 

-  Domaine des 2 Anes « Premiers Pas », Corbières, 2009 

-  Ermitage Du Pic Saint Loup, Languedoc, 2009 

-  Domaine Puig Parahy « Georges », Côtes du Roussillon, 2007 

-  Domaine 3 Trees  Rouge, Côtes Catalanes, 2008

•    September 12: Top-Scoring Wine Tasting

On September 12 at the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon, the best-rated wines of the region (Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator) were presented to American wine buyers.  From 10AM to 6PM, the Sud de France team led this tasting of more than 60 wines from the region. This kind of event allows for increased recognition of the wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon region in the NY market. This event was a great opportunity for the Sud de France brand to present the wines of the region to members of the wine industry. Wine buyers, sommeliers, wine store and restaurant owners and journalists came to discover new products during the busy fall tasting season.

Kim Markus, wine critic from Wine Spectator came to taste some of the wines, including those that he scored!

•    May 23: Time Out Tasting Featuring Gabriella Wines

With the Sud de France Festival just around the corner, this Time Out tasting will be held on May 23 at the Maison de la region Languedoc-Roussillon to open up our festive season. An event for journalists, wine buyers and sommeliers, this will also be one more chance for Time Out readers to win 2 spots to taste Sud de France Wines. A presentation by Jacques Azoulay – president of Gabriella Wines, wine importee– will be a great opportunity for the attendees to taste and learn more about the wines from the region.

The following wines will be served:

- Jean de Roze Saint Chinian, Chardonnay, 2008 

- Jean de Roze Saint Chinian, Merlot, , 2008 

- Jean de Roze Saint Chinian, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 

- Domaine Félines Jourdan, Picpoul de Pinet, 2008 

- Domaine Virginie La Grange, Viognier, Vin de Pays d'Oc, 2009 

•    May 12: Earth Day New York Event

As a region invested in organic and sustainable agriculture, the Languedoc-Roussillon partners with Earth Day New York to welcome and thank the organization’s volunteers during an evening at the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon on May 12.  Earth Day New York is a non-profit which promotes ecological awareness and everyday solutions through educational programs directed toward students, professors and private companies.  This event allows Sud de France to communicate its engagement in green initiatives and to enrich its network of key consumers.

The organic wines served:

- Blanquette de Limoux Brut, Esprit du Sud NV

- Esprit du Sud Rouge, Languedoc 2008

- Matelles, Merlot VdP d’Oc ,2009

- La Marouette VdP d’Oc Chardonnay, 2009

- Château Bousquette St Chinian Rose, 2009 

- Domaine Cèdres Cotes du Rhône (Gard) 2009

- O Chardonnay VdP d’Oc, 2010

- O Sauvignon Blanc VdP d’Oc, 2010

- O Pinot Noir VdP d’Oc, 2010

- O Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot VdP d’Oc, 2010

•    May 9: Regional Cheese Tasting and Wines from Languedoc-Roussillon with Fromi Group

The Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon hosted a gourmet food and cheese tasting alongside Sud de France wines. The specialties selected from the Languedoc-Roussillon region were presented by Fromi Group to their buyers coming from grocery stores and cheese shops in New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. One of the objectives for Sud de France was to make the food and wine buyers aware of the region and its diversity in terms of cheese, fine food and wines. This was an excellent opportunity for the Sud de France team to expand its networking.

The following wines were served:

- Mont Tauch Fitou Tradition

- Mont Tauch Fitou Réserve: Terroir d’Altitude and Terroir Maritime

- Domaine St Roch Fitou

- Château de Ségure Fitou

- L’Ancien Comte Corbières

- Le Village du Sud 

- Les Garrigues Grande Reserve

- La Griffe Picpoul de Pinet (coastal Languedoc) and La Griffe Lirac Blanc (southern Rhone)

- Le Dog

•    January 18: Time Out Tasting Featuring Dalbavie Selections LLC

Sud de France will continue this year its on-going partnership with Time Out New York Magazine by offering to Grand Prize Winners 2 spots for an exclusive wine tasting. On January 18th 6 wines from Dalbavie Selections LLC will be featured at the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon in front of journalists, wine professionals and winners of the Time Out contest. Among the pleasure of discovering new wines this is a great opportunity to educate consumers and professionals on Sud de France wines.

The following wines will be served: 

- Toques & Clochers « Haute Vallée », AOC Limoux Blanc, 2008

- Crémant Toques & Clochers Brut, AOC Crémant de Limoux

- Walden, Côtes du Roussillon, 2007

- Clos des Fées « Les Sorcières », Côtes du Roussillon, 2008

- Clos des Fées « Vieilles Vignes », Côtes du Roussillon Villages, 2006

- Le Clos des Fées, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, 2006

•    December 13: Time Out Tasting Featuring Gilles Louvet Wines and Jenny&Francois Selections

Grand prize winners selected through a Time Out NY contest received 2 spots for an exclusive wine tasting, hosted by Gilles Louvet and Jenny&Francois Selection,  two organic wine merchants. This is an excellent opportunity to educate consumers as well as professionals on Sud de France wines. The following wines were served to journalists and wine professionals:

- Esprit du Sud Rouge, Languedoc 2008
-  Matelles, Vin de Pays d'Oc Merlot 2009
-  Blanquette de Limoux Brut, Esprit du Sud
- From the Tank, Chardonnay, Vin de Pays du Pont du Gard, 3L box wine
- Domaine des 2 Anes Premiers Pas 2008
- Loup Blanc, Minervois, Mère Grand 2006 

Time Out publishes 400,000 copies every week, is popular among young and trendy professionals. This event enabled the importer to showcase his wines to a dynamic and trend-setting audience.

•    November 22: Time Out Tasting Featuring AdVini Wines

Grand prize winners selected through a Time Out NY contest received 2 spots for an exclusive wine tasting, hosted by AdVini.  This is an excellent opportunity to educate consumers as well as professionals on Sud de France wines. The event featured the following wines served to journalists and wine professionals:

- Domaine Cazes, Le Credo, Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes 2005
- Domaine Cazes, Rivesaltes Ambré, AOC Rivesaltes 1996
- Vignobles Jeanjean, Devois des Agneaux d’Aumelas Blanc, AOP Coteaux du Languedoc 
- Vignobles Jeanjean, Mas de Lunes Reserve, AOP coteaux du Languedoc 
- Domaine Laroche, Mas la Chevalière blanc, IGP Pays d'Oc 2008 

•    November 2: Workshops for Columbus Immigration LLC 

The Maison de la region Languedoc-Roussillon will host on November 2nd a workshop session organized by Columbus Immigration LLC, a company dedicated to responding to the global US immigration needs of the French citizens. For two hours the clients of the company will ask questions, network and exchange about their experiences while tasting a wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region. These kinds of events allow Sud de France the opportunity to expand its visibility in the French-American community in New York as well as develop its contacts.

•    October 13: Time Out Tasting Featuring Kermit Lynch Wines

 

 

•    October 5: American Sommelier Association Class

 

The Maison de la region Languedoc-Roussillon welcomed the students from the American Sommelier Association for a seminar class about the wines from Languedoc-Roussillon Region. Jared Fischer, the speaker for the event, sommelier at the restaurant Bernardin, and winner of the 2009 Sommelier Contest conducted the tasting with his selection of 12 representative wines from the region.

- Antech, Blanquette de Limoux, Grande Réserve 2008
- Moulin de Gassac, Guilhem, Vin de Pays de l’Hérault 2008
- Domaine des Schistes Les Terrasses Blanches Roussillon Blanc 2008
- Mas de Martin, La Cuvée Roi Patriote, VdP Val de Montferrand 2006
- Robert Skalli Réserve, Languedoc 2007
- L'Ostal Cazes, l'Estibal, Minervois 2005

- Domaine de Nizas, Coteaux du Languedoc 2004
- Château Fontanche, Saint Chinian, Les Terroirs 2006
- Clos du Bailly, C

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tes du Rhône Villages 2008
- Domaine Cazes, Le Credo, VdP C

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tes Catalanes 2007
- Domaine de la Coume du Roy, Maury Dore
- Domaine de la Casa Blanca, Banyuls 2008

As a result, each of this future sommelier is now better equipped to recommend the wines of the region Languedoc-Roussillon. 

•    September 29: Tasting Decision News Media

In order for the company Decision News Media to develop their contacts in the US market, they decided to organize a wine-tasting class for their American clients at the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon in New York. The class was hosted by Andrew Bell, the president of the American Sommelier Association. He introduced the region and presented 5 Sud de France wines. This was an excellent opportunity to develop the visibility of the region in New York.

- Domaine Virginie La Grange, Viognier, Vin de Pays d'Oc, 2009
- Domaine du Trillol, Corbiéres Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 2006
- Château La Bouscade, Les Sept Vents, Minervois, France 2006
- Château Fontanche, Les Terroirs de Fontanche, AOC Saint-Chinian
- Domaine le Clos du Bailly, AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages

•    September 27: "Back to School" Cocktail for Sciences Po

On September 27th, the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon hosted the back-to-school cocktail for Sciences Po with past and current students, the administrative team and professors. This gathering featuring wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon region and chocolate was a great opportunity for Sud de France to develop contacts with a well known school. 

•    September 22: Time Out Tasting with Keith Beavers

On September 22, the winners of a contest presented in Time Out Magazine, journalists from New York publications, and wine professionals gathered at the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon for a wine tasting featuring a selection of wines from the region. The wines were presented by Keith Beavers, owner of the wine store Alphabet City Wine Co., the restaurant In Vino, and blogger on the widely followed East Village Wine Geek blog.  This was an excellent opportunity to educate consumers as well as professionals on Sud de France wines. 

•    June 21: Worldwide Synchronized Tastings for the Press

This year marked the success of a first-ever synchronized tasting, organized by Sud de France Export for the Languedoc-Roussillon region.  On June 21^st, journalists in each Maison – from New York to Shanghai — were able to taste, in their respective countries, five wines that aptly captured many of the features of Sud de France wines.  For the occasion, Sud de France offices in Shanghai, London, and New York opened their doors to journalists/bloggers, and invited them to participate in the tasting. The tastings were organized and presented through video conference with the Hotel de Region in Montpellier, where producers of the featured wines were gathered, along with local journalists.

At the Maison in New York, seven American bloggers were able to converse with the wine producers about the wines being tasted, grape varietals, terroir, climate, production processes, as well as the U.S. market and consumer trends. Six other bloggers from around the country were also able to participate in the event by trying the featured wines in their homes, then posting comments on their respective blogs.

 

•    June 7: Organic Wine Tasting at the Maison

On June 7, eight producers from Languedoc-Roussillon came to the Maison for a wine tasting featuring 70 organic and biodynamic wines. Over 80 importers, distributors, wine merchants, sommeliers, and journalists were present. The tasting was a foray into the organic market within New York, giving producers from the region the opportunity to canvass many of the wine merchants that make up the American market, and to join and network with different distributional circuits while becoming aware of American regulatory particulars. It is worth noting that new and innovative biodynamic and organic wines have an increasing presence in the American wine market, and is certainly in great demand throughout the country. 

•    May 19: Press Conference for the Pyrénées-Orientales

A press conference was held at the Maison de la région Languedoc-Roussillon on May 19, 2010. Thirty journalists were in attendance at the event, initiated by the Committee of Regional Tourism and the Committee of State Tourism of Pyrénées-Orientales, and participated in discussion, question and answer sessions, and the screening of promotional films.  

•    May 18: Saint Bacchus: Wines of the Roussillon

50 wine professionals – sommeliers, journalists, wine merchants, and importers—gathered at the Maison de la Région du Languedoc-Roussillon to participate in a “Saint Bacchus” wine tasting that featured 185 wines from the region. The evening was an opportunity to select and share the best wines of Roussillon by appellation; and by what better a group than those present. Eleven committees were assembled, and each determined the best wine within a prescribed category. The results were revealed on June 4th in Perpignan during an evening party at the Palais des Expositions.  

•    May 12: Time Out Event with Jenny & Francois

A Time Out Magazine – Sud de France parternship tasting on April 21, 2010 featured a comprehensive presentation by André Compeyre, sommelier at Les Halles, a famed restaurant in New York. Mr.  Compeyre introduced the Languedoc Roussillon region, as well as the Sud de France label, before carefully describing each and every wine being presented. His remarks on the specific attributes of each wine, and the similarities and differences between them, were well received by the ten buyers present (restaurant representatives and wine merchants) there in preparation for the Sud de France Food and Wine Summer Festival.

•    May 10: Tasting of Top Scoring Wines at the Maison

•    May 4: Press Conference Announcing the Sud de France Festival

Fifteen New York journalists attended a press conference at the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon that announced the Sud de France Food and Wine Summer Festival. The journalists were very interested in understanding how the festival would be run, and had many questions for the Sud de France team about the planned events, featured themes, and educational experiences, all of which they wanted to describe in their reporting.

•    April 21: Tasting for 5 Time Out Magazine Grand Prize Winners

•    April 20: Introducing the American Market to LR Producers

A tasting was held at the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon, one that featured the wines of twelve producers from the region, some of whom were on site for the event! Attended by importers and wine buyers alike, the tasting featured a few informative presentations. The Sud de France team explained the Maison’s aim and objectives, and Andrew Bell, President of both the American Sommelier Association and Wine Symphony Imports, provided background on the wine market in the U.S. Mr. Bell’s informative exposée was of special importance to the producers, who left the tasting with a better understanding of an international market they hoped to work within.  Throughout the tasting, producers had the opportunity to speak with and request advice from Mr. Bell, Jenny Lefcourt of Jenny and Francois Imports, and Steve Miller, former marketing editor of Lauber, one of New York’s largest wine distributors.  

•    April 19: CIVL Tasting in partnership with Benson

•    March 31: Time Out Event for Five Grand Prize Winners

•    March 22: Best Value Tasting at the Maison (for press and trade professionals)

This afternoon was dedicated to wines that offer a great value under $20. 105 wines were presented, including reds, whites, rosés and muscats. 70 members of the press and trade attended this event catered by Cédric Tovar of Boulud, one of the few restaurants in New York to have earned three stars in the Michelin Guide. The guests also enjoyed music by Stéphane Wrembel, jazz-gypsy guitarist, who entertained us with four mini-concerts.
Jamal Rayyis, food and wine critic and author of wine guides for Food and Wine Magazine, introduced the region with a short seminar depicting the specificities of Languedoc-Roussillon. The walk-around tasting enabled wine buyers to meet importers and discuss eventual partnerships.

•    March 10: Time Out Event for Five Grand Prize Winners

This Time Out Event offered guests the opportunity to taste five wines from Noble House Wines, a fine wine distributor for the New York area. Five winners from Tine Out Magazine, two from French morning and members of the press enjoyed a lecture from Jamal Rayyis, food and wine author and critic, about Languedoc-Roussillon and its extensive wine selection.

The following wines were served:

Domaine de Petit Roubié, Picpoul de Pinet 2007
Domaine de Petit Roubié, ‘’Arbre Blanc’’ Picpoul de Pinet 2003
Patrick Lesec, ‘’Gilbelle’’ AOC Costières de Nimes 2006
Patrick Lesec, AOC Costières de Nimes, Vieilles Vignes 2006
Domaine de Petit Roubié, ‘’Arbre Blanc’’ Rouge 2005

Time Out, publishes 400,000 copies every week, is popular among young and trendy professionals. This event enabled the importer to showcase his wines to a dynamic and trend-setting audience.

•    March 1st: Rosé Tasting at the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon (for press and trade professionals)

Sixty members of the press and trade gathered on March 1st to taste 80 rosés from the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The wines displayed a multitude of pink hues that were thoroughly enjoyed and pleased both the eye and the palate. The guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres from Cédric Tovar, caterer for Boulud. Daniel Boulud is one of the five restaurants in New York to have been awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide.

This event was a good opportunity for restaurants and wine stores to taste new wines in order to eventually add them to their wine lists. Wine directors and liquor store managers were able to meet importers and discuss future partnerships.

•    February 17: Time Out Event for Five Grand Prize Winners 

Five grand prize winners attended a tasting at the Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon. A representative for Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant and Jamal Rayyis, author and wine critic, presented the introduced the region and the following wines:

- Château La Roque, Pic Saint Loup Blanc 2007
- Domaine de Fontsainte, Gris de Gris 2008
- Domaine de Fontsainte, Rouge 2007
- Château la Roque, Vieilles Vignes de Mourvèdre 2006
- Domaine d'Aupillac, Montpeyroux Rouge 2007
- Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue, Bronzinelle 2007

•    February 9: Tasting for the Press

•    February 3: Tasting of Mas de Daumas Gassac Wines with Empire Merchants (for press and trade professionals)

The Maison de la Région Languedoc-Roussillon hosted a tasting of Mas de Daumas Gassac wines. Jamal Rayyis, author and wine critic, presented the Languedoc-Roussillon region and Samuel and Muffi Guibert, the owners of the estate, discussed the history of the Languedoc-Roussillon region specifically pertaining to their domain, in the Haute Vallée du Gassac.  The family has made few changes to the estate and still lives where the Mas de Daumas Gassac wines are produced.

Eighty members of the press ant trade professionals enjoyed this event and the wines.

In 2010, Hand Picked Selections begins its second quarter-century as America's leading importer of the wines of Languedoc and Roussillon. Three dozen wines from a region offering very distinctive wines of unreplicated quality and value were presented to the press and trade professionals. The afternoon was divided in two:

11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Seminar, Dan Kravitz, “Languedoc & Roussillon: next door neighbors, worlds apart”
12:00 - 7:00 pm: Walk-around tasting 

•    January 27: Time Out Event in Collaboration with Gabriella Wines

5 lucky grand prize winners received 2 spots to an exclusive wine tasting, hosted by Jacques Azoulay from Gabriella wines, who presented the following wines:

- Jardin de Bagatelle, Saint Chinian 2008
- Domaine Begude, Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2008
- Château la Bouscade, Les Sept Vents, AOC Minervois, 2006
- Jean de Roze, Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d’Oc, 2008
- Domaine du Trillol, Syrah/Grenache, AOC Corbières, 2002

•    January 6: Time Out Event at the Maison with Sud de France Wines Supplied by Palm Bay

•    December 15: Christmas Party: Alliance Française – Sud de France
The Alliance Française hosted its Christmas Party at the Maison de la Languedoc-Roussillon, featuring wine from the region and French music.

•    December 9: Sedicom presents Roe, with special guests Eve, Fabienne Cuter and Raya

Acclaimed French musician Roé showcasing his new album Madame, with an exclusive exposition featuring three female French artists: Eve – Graphic Design, Fabienne Cuter – Painter, Sculptor and Raya – Fashion Photographer. To be followed by a cocktail reception featuring wines from Sud de France.

•    December 2: Time Out Magazine and Sud de France present annual Holiday Party Giveaway!
Sud de France is offering an incredible opportunity for you to win an amazing prize package—a
private holiday party for up to 25 attendees on Dec 2 from 7-9pm at Maison de la Région
Languedoc-Roussillon (10 E. 53rd St.).
Your personalized holiday fete will feature an exclusive wine tasting hosted by author and wine critic Jamal Rayyis featuring an array of festive wines including Antech, (Crémant de Limoux), Esprit du Sud Brut (Blanquette de Limoux), Saint Hilaire Semi-weet (Blanquette de Limoux), Les Petits Grains (Muscat de St Jean de Minervois), Les Clos de Paulilles Banyuls Rimage (Banyuls)! Plus, music spun by DJ Paulus and gift bags for all attendees. To enter for your chance to win, visit www.timeoutnewyork.com/suddefrancetasting. Must be 21 or older to participate.

•    November 10: "Mini" Tasting Sud de France

•    July 13: Top Scoring wines tasting
On July 13th, The Maison de la Region Languedoc Roussillon in New York organized a top scoring wines of Languedoc-Roussillon tasting including a tasting of 6 wines led by Jamal Rayyis, wine writer and critic.

•    April 13: Official Inauguration
A french delegation with the President of the Region Languedoc Roussillon, M. Georges Freche, the Vice-President of the Region and ex-minister of transportation, M.Jean Claude Gayssot, the President of the Gard Council, M.Damien Alary, the President of the Regional Tourism Office, M. Frederic Lopez officially inaugurated the Maison de la Region in New York.

•    April 14: multi-industry workshop
The Maison de la Region celebrated its inauguration with a Sud de France party in collaboration with the French Tuesdays at the Nikki Beach Midtown.

•    April 14: wine press conference
A panel of 8 producers presented their specificities and way of making wines to specialized media.

•    April 15: Tourism press conference