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The Grand Conseil du Vin de Bordeaux

June 4, 2019

Inauguration of the 90th Commanderie de Bordeaux, in Shenzhen, China

Francis Boutemy, Grand Maître of the Grand Conseil du Vin de Bordeaux, accompanied by a delegation of several representatives of the Bordeaux Wine Brotherhoods, travelled to China in May at the occasion of the inauguration of the new Commanderie de Bordeaux in Shenzhen. The members of the Bordeaux delegation were: Laurence BRUN, representing the Jurade of Saint-Emilion, Francois et Georges Nony, representing the Commanderie du Bontemps, Médoc, Graves, Sauternes & Barsac, Chateau Caronne Ste Gemme, Laurent PAULIN, representing the Baillis de Lalande de Pomerol, Château Belles-Graves 33500 NEAC and Steven WAZYLYK, Director for Borie-Manoux Asia in Shenzen. 

The opening ceremony of the Commanderie de Bordeaux in Shenzhen, the 90th in the world, was organized by the Trade Federation of Shenzhen and held at the Raytout Venise Hotel on 23rd May 2019. 

Having reminded guests about all the advantages of establishing a Commanderie in this economic capital of China, Francis Boutemy inducted Mr LU Wei as Maître of the Commanderie de Bordeaux in Shenzhen. 

Mr LU Wei is the General Representative in France of the Shenzhen Chamber of Commerce, Honorary Commandeur of the Commanderie de Bontemps and also a very knowledgeable enthusiast of Bordeaux wines, for which he wishes to ensure the promotion in Shenzhen and even in Canton (Guangzhou). 

At its inaugural stage, this Commanderie counts among its members 15 leading figures, including Mr XIONG Jianming, who is well-known in Bordeaux for his works written about Bordeaux wines.   

A gala dinner for 200 people was served after the induction ceremony. The pairing of Chinese food and Bordeaux wines for this gala dinner meticulously prepared. 

On the two days following the opening ceremony, two Master Classes presenting Bordeaux wines were organised for forty participants of the Federation. The first Master Class was held in Shenzhen and the second in Canton (Guangzhou). 


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