UPCOMING

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

PAST EVENTS

•    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