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800 000 visitors expected 80 wine appellations 120 «grands crus» 1 200 winemakers and négociants 30 local food producers

2 visitors expected 80 wine appellations 120 «grands crus» winemakers and négociants 30 local food producers 30 tall ships 1 big wheel 60 meters high A 3-kilometer «open-air wine road» set up on the riverfront 500 sailors

The docks currently being rehabilitated are a natural place for gathering and taking walks.

3 An exceptional event! Bordeaux Fête le Vin The biennial event much- awaited by Bordeaux residents and visitors from around the world. In the late 1990s, Alain Juppé, first elected Mayor in 1995, launched the project. «We want the Bordeaux population to once again enjoy its proximity with the Garonne River. The docks currently being rehabilitated are a natural place for gathering and taking walks. It seems obvious to us that they should be turned into a festive place,» the Mayor explained, adding that, at the same time, a tribute could be paid to the wine industry, which he felt was insufficiently honoured at the time. The closer relationship that ensued between the city and the world of wine fostered the creation of Bordeaux Fête le Vin, in June The success of the event held every two years has continued to grow non-stop ever since. From 150,000 visitors in 1998, attendance soared to 650,000 at the latest festival in Bordeaux wines and legendary sailboats Bordeaux Fête le Vin will celebrate its 20 th anniversary and host the finale of the Liverpool-Dublin-Bordeaux Tall Ships Regatta Bordeaux Fête le Vin, dedicated to wines from Bordeaux and the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, will be held from June 14-18, 2018, along the Bordeaux riverfront, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In just a matter a few years, with hundreds of thousands of visitors, the biennial festival has become the leading European wine tourism event. For its 20th anniversary, the guest of honour will be the prestigious Tall Ships Regatta, a race bringing together the world s biggest and most eye-catching sailboats for a regatta that will take them from Liverpool to Dublin and then Bordeaux. The boats will drop anchor in the Port de la Lune on June 14th and set sail again on the morning of Monday, June 18th, in a tall ships parade. Over the 4-day period, Bordeaux will be the capital of wine... and sailing, the theme of this anniversary festival! Bordeaux: its wine and port Bordeaux, capital of wine... and sailing... From time immemorial in the history of Bordeaux, its wines and port seem to have experienced similar destinies. They have learnt from one another how to develop, to rise to the highest level in maritime trade, and they contribute to the city s growing fame. In 2018, the port will relive the thrill of the legendary Cutty Sark race, which brought together hundreds of thousands of people along the riverfront in a race bringing together the world s biggest and most eye-catching sailboats for a regatta that will take them from Liverpool to Dublin and then Bordeaux. 4 5

Winemakers and négociants representing about 80 appellations will greet visitors in «pop-up wine bars» open for the pleasures of tasting, sharing and discovering.

4 On the wine front Open-air wine road set up on the riverfront For the pleasure of tasting, sharing and discovering... Along a 3-kilometer «open-air wine road» set up on the Garonne riverfront, the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected will have the opportunity to meet Bordeaux winemakers and négociants Winemakers and négociants representing about 80 appellations will greet visitors in «pop-up wine bars» open for the pleasures of tasting, sharing and discovering. A unique opportunity to discover the quality, authenticity and diversity of Bordeaux wines. 10 booths : visitors can enjoy sampling a host of different wines in the same location : Saint-Émilion - Pomerol - Fronsac Médoc et Graves Rosés de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blancs, Entre-Deux-Mers, Crémant de Bordeaux Bordeaux Rouge, Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge Côtes de Bordeaux Sweet Bordeaux Grandes marques des Maisons de Négoce Wine from Nouvelle-Aquitaine Mouton Cadet Baron de Lestac 6 7

Wine Tasting Pass The Wine Tasting Pass is the essential tool for discovering and tasting the quality and diversity of Nouvelle- Aquitaine and Bordeaux wines.

transport (TBM) ticket 1 tasting workshop with the Bordeaux Wine School (École du Vin de Bordeaux) Many advantages and privilege vouchers Prices for Wine Tasting Pass 13 : Early bird December 4-31,

5 Wine Tasting Pass The Wine Tasting Pass is the essential tool for discovering and tasting the quality and diversity of Nouvelle- Aquitaine and Bordeaux wines. The Wine Tasting Pass offers during 5 days : 12 tastings at the booths, i.e. 1 tasting at each booth (10 in all) and your choice of 2 «Favourite» tastings A glass and a glass holder 1 one-day public transport (TBM) ticket 1 tasting workshop with the Bordeaux Wine School (École du Vin de Bordeaux) Many advantages and privilege vouchers Prices for Wine Tasting Pass 13 : Early bird December 4-31, 2017 Only for first Passes! 16 : Advance purchase March 15 - June 10, : On-site purchase June 11-18, 2018 Prices include a deposit of 1 euro, refunded on return of the electronic card. 14 : for partners Purchsase Buy your Wine Tasting Pass on : It can also be bought and removed at the Bordeaux Tourist Office from May 22nd or on quays (Quinconces) from June 11th. Week-end des Grands Crus The Union des Grands Crus will be glad to help you discover the great wines of Bordeaux and the diversity of our terroirs in a convivial atmosphere, as well as offering you the possibility of meeting the people who make the wine. Events organised by the Union are pleasurable occasions for sharing and learning about the secrets of wine. We warmly invite you to take part. For the past 13 years, the Union des Grands Crus has organised an outstanding event bringing together wine lovers from around the world: The Weekend des Grands Crus. This event features several high points, the tasting of wines from over 120 Grands Crus in the heart of the city of Bordeaux, on the banks of the Garonne. This is a tremendous opportunity for meeting and discussing with château owners and their oenologists, as well as attending dinners in châteaux and visiting the wine country. In 2018, the Weekend des Grands Crus will take place during the Bordeaux Wine Festival, on the 16th and 17th of June, a weekend when the Tall Ships Regatta will also occur. Grands Crus Tasting Saturday the 16th of June (daytime) at H14 Over 120 château owners and their representatives will be delighted to pour two vintages of their great wines the 2015 and another one. 40 : Early bird tickets (in December, limited to the first 200 requests) 65 : starting on Januar : on site 30 : students and journalists Cocktail buffet Grands Crus Saturday the 16th of June (evening) at H14 Cocktail buffet attended by owners of Grands Crus who will be glad to help you discover their wines. The evening continues with a firework display over the Garonne organised by the Bordeaux Wine Festival. 95 : all tickets Dîners Passion at wine estates Thursday 14, Friday 15 & Saturday 16 of June, departure by coach from Bordeaux at 7 p.m. 140 : all tickets Share your emotions with grand cru owners at a dinner in one of their châteaux. A different wine will be served with each course in order to show the diversity of Bordeaux grands crus. Booking on ugcb.net 8 9

On the ocean front On June 14th, the arrival of some thirty ships in Bordeaux, with their sails, flags and banners will be a magnificent display paying tribute to Bordeaux Fête le Vin stretching out

- Liverpool will welcome the Regatta from May 25th - 28th during the International Mersey River Festival, a three day celebration of Liverpool s wonderful and historic waterfront.

6 On the ocean front On June 14th, the arrival of some thirty ships in Bordeaux, with their sails, flags and banners will be a magnificent display paying tribute to Bordeaux Fête le Vin stretching out along the riverfront. In 2018, the Tall Ships Regatta will leave from Liverpool, make a stop in Dublin and end with the grand finale in Bordeaux. - Liverpool will welcome the Regatta from May 25th - 28th during the International Mersey River Festival, a three day celebration of Liverpool s wonderful and historic waterfront. Guest of honour : the impressive Tall Ships Regatta - Dublin will celebrate the Regatta from June 1st - 4th during the Dublin RiverFest. - Bordeaux : june, is the final port of the Tall Ships Regatta 2018 during the leading European wine festival, Bordeaux Fête le Vin (Bordeaux Wine Festival), which will celebrate its 20th anniversary during the event. Tall Ships visits It s possible to visit the tall ships from Thursday, June 14 to Sunday June 17, from 10:00am to 6:00pm (last access on board). Exceptional and momentary interruption of the visits on decision of Captains. Visits are FREE and whithout reservation (about 20 minutes per boat). In the evening ome ships will remain open for events (private or public). The departure s parade will take place on Monday, June 18th at 11:00am on the Garonne. Become a sailor trainee! Become a sailor trainee from Liverpool to Bordeaux (approx. three weeks) or from Dublin to Bordeaux (approx. two weeks)! That s the chance being offered to dozens of volunteers! No special requirements for volunteering and becoming a trainee, except applicants must be passionate, enthusiastic, and available for two or three weeks, speak (a little) English, be ready to pitch in on board and contribute to the expenses of their trip... More information: With the exclusive support of Duval Développement Atlantique - Groupe Duval, major partner of Tall Ships Regatta trainees recruitment

7 Events Cultural happenings every days We will have brass bands and orchestras every day on stage or in the street, a big Parade of crews on Saturday, June 16th. Every evening, the Garonne will be fired in the colors of a big pyrotechnic show! A big wheel 60 meters high will be settled with a magnificent view over the Garonne river. Cultural and artistic happenings, fireworks will also be on the agenda

8 Opening hours For the Village of Bordeaux Fête le Vin: Bordeaux Grands Événements 12 Cours du XXX Juillet - CS BORDEAUX CEDEX tél. +33 (0) From Thursday, June 14 to Sunday June 17 Opening at 10:30 am Tastings closed at 11:30 pm Village closed at midnight Monday, June 18th Opening at 10:00 am Tastings closed at 6:00 pm Village closed at 6:00 pm Free access to the village Location Quays left bank of the Garonne river, between the Pont de Pierre and the H14. Organisation Bordeaux Fête le Vin welcomes The Tall Ships Regatta is organized by Bordeaux Grands Événements and Bordeaux Métropole. In partnership with le CIVB- Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux, l AANA-Agence pour l Alimentation de la Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Bordeaux Métropole Tourism and Convention Office, Sail Training International et les Amis des Grands Voiliers. With the support of Ville de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Métropole, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, CIVB, Chambre de Commerce et d Industrie de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Métropole Tourism and Convention Office. Club des Grands Partenaires de Bordeaux Grands Événements. Media partners: Groupe Sud Ouest, Radio-France, France 3, BFM TV. Graphics: Julien Roques. 14

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