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Welcome to Tastin’ France: Craft Spirits, our 2nd annual trade tasting roadshow taking place in two cities: New York & Miami.

Our trade tastings aim at encouraging the distribution of French spirits in North America, by introducing new exciting products or increasing the presence of existing ones. Our mission is to foster business opportunities and initiate network connections between trade professionals and French spirits suppliers.

Business France, the French Trade Commission in North America, is very pleased to welcome wine and spirits industry professionals to discover our 11 French spirit producers, enthusiastic to pour their best offer in person.

We wish you a memorable tasting experience!

Aude Guivarch

Head of Agribusiness Business France North America

Manilay Saito

Head of Wine, Beer & Spirits Division Business France North America

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

Grape Eaux de vie Château de Beaulon ......................................................................

Domaine Laguille ..........................................................................

Domaine de Laballe ......................................................................

MCT Spirits ...................................................................................

Compagnie française des Spiritueux ............................................

Dark Spirits Maison Benjamin Kuentz ..............................................................

Rhum Bielle / Neoz International ....................................................

BBC Wines & Spirits ....... (only attending the Miami tasting) .......

White Spirits & Mix FAIR. .............................................................................................

Cambusier .....................................................................................

SARL Mabi .....................................................................................

Table of Contents

Cognac & Pineau des Charentes.........................................

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Armagnac ............................................................................

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Armagnac ............................................................................

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Cognac ...............................................................................

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Cognac & Brandy.................................................................

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Whisky ................................................................................

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Rum & Liqueurs ...................................................................

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Spiced Rum .........................................................................

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Vodka & Liqueurs.................................................................

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Liqueurs ..............................................................................

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Rum Punch with Fruit ..........................................................

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Château de Beaulon Single Estate Producer

Contact Deirdre Barthe Export manager Phone: +33 546 499 613 Email: dbarthe@beaulon.fr Website: www.chateau-de-beaulon.fr

Type of product: Cognac & Pineau des Charentes Importer/distributor: Ideal Wine & Spirits Co Inc (MA) Areas of export: Asia, Europe, Canada & USA Annual production: 230,000 bottles Export turnover: 750,000 €

Who Are We? Built in 1480, Château de Beaulon is a family-run single estate producer of craft Cognac & Pineau des Charentes. 94 hectares of vineyards and 10 grape varieties selected specifically for their aromatic qualities offer a unique experience in hand-crafted elegant Cognacs and Liquor wines. Sustainable viticulture together with centuries of experience have established Beaulon’s international reputation for uncompromised quality, underpinned by multiple international awards.

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Cognac & Pineau des Charentes Featured products

Notes

Chateau De Beaulon V.S.O.P.

• Cognac • 40% of alcohol • 15,500 bottles • 700ml, 750ml Silver medal - Mondial Bruxelles Silver Trophy - Vinexpo Bordeaux

Chateau De Beaulon X.O. Premier

• Cognac • 40 % of alcohol • 7,900 bottles • 700ml, 750ml Citadelles Trophy - Vinexpo Bordeaux, Gold Medal - Chicago Spirit Award; Silver Medal - Vinexpo Hong Kong; Gold Medal - Vinalies International.

Chateau De Beaulon White

• Pineau Des Charentes 5 Years Old • 18 % of alcohol • 120,000 bottles • 750 ml Gold medal - Vinexpo Bordeaux

Chateau De Beaulon Red P

• Pineau Des Charentes 5 Years Old • 18 % of alcohol • 80,000 bottles • 750 ml Gold Medal - Vinexpo Bordeaux, Gold medal - International Challenge Bordeaux

Chateau De Beaulon Vieille Reserve Or

• Pineau Des Charentes 5 Years Old (white) • 18 % of alcohol • 50,000 bottles • 750 ml Prestige - Trophy Vinexpo

Chateau De Beaulon Vieille Reserve Ruby • Pineau Des Charentes 10 Years Old (red) • 18 % of alcohol • 30,000 bottles • 750 ml Gold Medal - Vinalies International

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Domaine Laguille Single Estate Winemaker domaine

Contact Sandra Lemaréchal Export Sales Manager Phone: +33 562 097 705 Email: sandra@laguille.com Website: www.laguille.com

Type of product: Bas-Armagnac AOC and Blanche Armagnac AOC Importer/distributor: none Areas of export: Europe & Russia Annual production: 400,000 bottles Export turnover: 250,000 €

Who Are We? A family estate, Domaine Laguille is located in the heart of Bas-Armagnac, in the Southwest region of France. From generation to generation, two families have written the domain’s history, animated by the same passion for winemaking. Today, Colette and Guy Vignoli perpetuate this savoir-faire and traditions by producing Bas-Armagnac, Wines and Floc de Gascogne crafted in their own image.

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Armagnac Featured products

Notes

Blanche Armagnac Laguille • • • •

Blanche Armagnac AOC 45% of alcohol 5,000 bottles Cognac bottle 750 mL

Bas-Armagnac VSOP • • • •

Bas-Armagnac AOC 42% of alcohol 10,000 bottles Ariane bottle 750 mL

Bas-Armagnac XO • • • •

Bas-Armagnac AOC 42% of alcohol 10,000 bottles Ariane bottle 750 mL

Small Batch 3 y.o.

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Bas-Armagnac AOC 45% of alcohol limited edition - 1,600 bottles Oslo bottle 750 mL

Small Batch 20 y.o.

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Bas-Armagnac AOC 45% of alcohol limited edition - 1,600 bottles Oslo bottle 750 mL

Small Batch vintage 1988 • • • •

Bas-Armagnac AOC 45.6% of alcohol limited edition - 760 bottles Oslo bottle 750 mL

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Domaine de Laballe Winery & Distillery

Contact Julie Laudet Owner Phone: +33 558 738 157 Email: julie.laudet@laballe.fr Website: www.laballe.fr

Type of product: Armagnac and wine Importer/distributor: Sacred Thirst (CA) Areas of export: USA, Canada, Europe, Japan Annual production: 100,000 bottles of spirit Export turnover: 345,000 €

Who Are We? Domaine de Laballe is a one-of-a-kind winery nested in the heart of the South-West French region and passed down from generation to generation in the Laudet family since 1820. Running the Domaine with his wife Julie, 8th generation Cyril Laudet produces Armagnac – the real soul of Domaine de Laballe – bringing together know-how, tradition, innovation and creativity within their 3-12-21 range, created for a younger and trendier consumer.

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Armagnac Featured products

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ICE 3 • • • • •

Bas Armagnac Main ingredient: distilled white wine 47.3% of alcohol 1000-2000 bottles/year 75cl

RICH 12 • • • • •

Bas Armagnac Main ingredient: distilled white wine 44.2% of alcohol 1000-2000 bottles/year 75cl

GOLD 21 • • • • •

Bas Armagnac Main ingredient: distilled white wine 41.6% of alcohol 1000-2000 bottles/year 75cl

1988 • • • • •

Bas Armagnac Main ingredient: distilled white wine 48% of alcohol 800 bottles/year 75cl

1991 • • • • •

Bas Armagnac Main ingredient: distilled white wine 46.3% of alcohol 1500 bottles/year 75cl

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MCT Spirits

Brand Designer and NĂŠgociant

Contact Claire Thomas President Phone: +33 679 592 130 Email: mctcognac@gmail.com Website: www.mctpsirits.com

Type of product: Cognac Importer/distributor: none Areas of export: Canada, USA, Asia Annual production: 20,000 bottles Export turnover: n/a

Who Are We? I was born in a wine family and my wedding with a Charentais made it clear that I would deal with Cognac some days and I decided to create the MCT brand. Our vineyards are located west of the Cognac region.

Along with barrel aging, this results in high quality estate grown Cognacs.

While aging our Cognac gains depth of flavor, complex characteristics and aromas. Our Cognacs are best enjoyed in cocktails or cherished and aged for the future. Dedicated and passionate, we farm 27 hectares, guaranteeing that every single one of our Cognacs is produced solely from grapes grown within our own vineyards.

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Cognac Featured products

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MCT SPIRITS « VS » • • • • •

Cognac main ingredient: grapes (ugni blanc) 40 % of alcohol 3,500 bottles 750 ml

MCT SPIRITS « XO » • • • • •

Cognac main ingredient: grapes (ugni blanc) 40 % of alcohol 1,000 bottles 750 ml

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Compagnie française des Spiritueux Manufacturer and Negociant

Contact Christophe Guillet Export Manager Phone: +33 545 810 160 Email: cguillet055@gmail.com Website: www.prulho.fr www.compagnie-francaise-spiritueux.fr

Type of product: cognac & brandy Importer/distributor: none Areas of export: Europe, China, Africa Annual production: 15,000 HL Export turnover: 8,500,000 €

Who Are We? Initially specialized in the manufacturing of pot stills, the Prulho family has been associated with the construction of distilleries for over 50 years both in France (in the Cognac, Armagnac and Calvados areas) and in the world (China, USA, South Africa, Ukraine, Japan, Italy, Bolivia, etc).

Two generations of experience and knowledge in liquor-making allowed Richard and his father Robert to create their own “Prulho” cognac collection together. Their cognac’s originality is expressed through the richness of many blends. Several ranges are available, with corresponding packaging.

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Cognac & Brandy Featured products

Notes

PRULHO XO (range ECLAT)

• Cognac • 40% vol. of alcohol • 50cl, 70cl Gold medal - Challenge To The Best French Wines & Spirits For Asia 2015 Gold - Worldwide Competition in Brussels 2017 Silver - Best French Wines & Spirits For Germany 2017

PRULHO VS TRADITION (range EVOL) • Cognac • 40% • 70cl

PRULHO VSOP RARE (range EVOL) • Cognac • 40% • 70cl

PRULHO XO HORS D’AGE (range EVOL)

• Cognac • 40% • 70cl Gold medal - Professional International Competition To The Wines And Spirits For Moscow 2017

RDPO XO

• Brandy • 40% vol. alcohol • 70cl, 100cl, 150cl Silver medal - Challenge To The Best French Wines & Spirits For Asia 2015 Silver - Worldwide Competition in Brussels 2015

RDPO VS0P

• Brandy • 40% vol. alcohol • 70cl, 100cl, 300cl

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Maison Benjamin Kuentz French Whisky Publisher

Contact Benjamin Kuentz CEO Phone: +33 661 147 236 Email: benjamin@maisonbenjaminkuentz.com Website: www.maisonbenjaminkuentz.com

Type of product: French whisky Importer/distributor: none Areas of export: none Annual production: 6,500 bottles in 2017 10,000 to 15,000 bottles forecast for 2018 Export turnover: n/a

Who Are We? The French whisky publishing house “Maison Benjamin Kuentz� launched in 2017 its French whisky range. Relying on the French terroir and craft for the wine and spirits, Benjamin writes elegant and contemporary whiskies according to his wishes of discovery, of sharing and of various encounters. Once his whisky is written (detailed olfactory and gustatory tasting notes), he works directly with the master distiller of the distillery to select which kind of cask he will use to make his whiskies.

French flair, so be it!

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Whisky Featured products

Notes

(D’un) Verre Printanier • • • • •

Single Malt Whisky Main Ingredient: Barley 46 % vol. of alcohol 4,000 bottles in 2017 – 8,000 in 2018 500 ml (can be adjusted)

Fin de partie • • • • •

Single Malt Whisky Main Ingredient: Barley 46 % vol. of alcohol 2,500 bottles in 2017 – 6,000 in 2018 500 ml (can be adjusted)

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Rhum Bielle / Neoz International Trading Company

Contact Josephine Garrick General Manager Phone: +33 652 751 586 Email: jgarrick@neozgroup.com Website: rhumbielle.com

Type of product: Rum Importer/distributor: none Areas of export: France, Canada, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Europe Annual production: 200,000 L Export turnover: 300,000 €

Who Are We? Marie Galante, the island of 100 mills, has always been “The cane island”. Rhum Bielle distillery was founded at the end of the 19th century, and still produces traditional Agricole rum with pure sugarcane juice. The manufacture of sugar, which has become obsolete in small «sucrottes», has given way to rum distilleries. Yet, Bielle is the only rum production unit in the Caribbean that complies with environmental regulations, using a natural way to treat its residues: phytoremediation. The “vinasses” (residues) are poured in a natural pond rich in organic sponges that absorb the residues and treat them completely and naturally through evapo-transpiration.

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Rum & Liqueurs Featured products

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Rhum Blanc Premium Bielle 50cl • • • • •

Premium White Rum main ingredients: 7 sugarcane varieties 59% of alcohol 10,000 bottles 500ml

Rhum Premium Ambré 70cl

• Premium Amber, Dark Rum • Main ingredients: 7 sugarcane varieties with a hint of fresh wood, honey and vanilla.

• 45% of alcohol • 5,000 bottles • 700ml Rum is bottled after 6 months to 3 years of maturation.

Rhum Vieux Agricole 2011

• Appellation Aged Rum Agricole 2011 (brown) • main ingredients: 7 sugarcane varieties • 42% of alcohol • 5,000 bottles • 500ml Gold medal - Concours General Agricole Paris 2016 Rum is bottled after several years (minimum 4 years) of maturation

Liqueur Shrubb

• Liqueur Shrubb (orange color) • main ingredients: natural flavor of orange, bois bande, white rum agricole, sugarcane • 40% of alcohol • 5,000 bottles • 500ml

Liqueur Bois Bandé

• Liqueur Bois Bandé (gold color) • main ingredients: bois bande natural extract, sugarcane syrup, white rum agricole • 40% of alcohol • 5,000 bottles • 500ml

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only attending the Miami tasting

BBC Wines & Spirits Brand Designer & Négociant

Contact Guillaume Holtzmann-Suss US & Canada sales Phone: +33 672 732 408 Email: gs@bbcwine.fr Website: www.bbcspirits.fr

Type of product: Wine (IGP Oc, Bordeaux, Loire) / Rum / Whisky / Tequila / Vodka / Gin Importer/distributor: WINE - Lanterna Distributors ; SPIRITS - MISA Imports Areas of export: Canada, USA, Russia and EU (e.g Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Nederland’s…)

Annual production: 4,000,000 bottles of wine / 500,000 bottles of spirit Export turnover: 10,000,000 €

Who Are We? BBC specializes in the creation, innovation and distribution of contemporary and top-range products. The “BBC concept” is to be the link in between tradition and creative inspiration. The tastes, aromas and packaging of our products reflect the very essence of modern luxury. Beauty, creativity, originality and quality: these are the essential values that BBC Vins & Spiritueux wants to share with as many people as possible.

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Spiced Rum Featured products

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Botafogo

• Spiced Rum from the French West Indies • Main Ingredient: Black rum aged 3 years in sherry and bourbon casks flavored with orange, vanilla and hot peppers • 40 % vol. of alcohol • 100,000 bottles/year • 750 ml 2017 Gold Medal San Francisco World Spirits competition & 2017 Master at The Rum and Cachaça Masters.

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FAIR.

Négociant

Contact Alexandre Koiransky CEO Phone: +1 (347) 601-6084 Email: akoiransky@ethicalws.com Website: www.fair-drinks.com

Type of product: Vodka & Liqueurs Importer/distributor: Baron François (NY), SGWS (CA), MHW (NJ + other states) Areas of export: Asia, Europe, America, Oceania Export turnover: 2,000,000 €

Who Are We? The leading Fair-trade liquor brand.

Putting people at the heart of the project: such was Alexandre Koiransky’s vision when he founded FAIR in 2009. FAIR is now the leading independent, international brand of ethical, fair-trade spirits. Structured as a start-up, with seven people in charge of its development, FAIR is a brand with a human focus that offers high-quality, environmentally-friendly products.

From Uzbekistan to Belize, FAIR sources natural ingredients from local farming communities and quality raw materials that are then transformed to be enjoyed in the bars of Paris, London, New York and Tokyo.

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Vodka & Liqueurs Featured products

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FAIR. Quinoa Vodka

• main ingredients: quinoa • 40% of alcohol • 750ml bottle Double Gold Medal - Asian Spirits Masters 2014 Platinum Medal - Beverage Tasting Institute 2013 50 Best Imports 2012 : Best Tasting Vodka Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2011 Beverage Tasting Institute 2010: Gold Medal New York Spirits Awards 2009: Best Vodka

FAIR. Goji Liqueur

• main ingredients: goji berries • 22% of alcohol • 375ml bottle

FAIR. Coffee Liqueur

• main ingredients: arabica coffee beans • 22% of alcohol • 375ml bottle New York Spirits Awards 2010: Best Tasting Liqueur Wine Enthusiast Best of Year 2017: 92 points

FAIR. Kumquat Liqueur

• main ingredients: kumquat • 22% of alcohol • 375ml bottle

FAIR. Cacao Liqueur

• main ingredients: cocoa nibs • 22% of alcohol • 375ml bottle

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Cambusier

Liqueur brand - sourced from small producers

Contact François Tébar Villar CEO Phone: +33 642 716 334 Email: francois.tebar@cambusier.com Website: www.cambusier.com

Type of product: Liqueurs Importer/distributor: none Areas of export: none Annual production: 15,000 bottles Export turnover: n/a

Who Are We? Launched a year ago, Cambusier introduces the world to the delicious flavors of France’s forgotten liqueurs through a diverse and versatile range. Presented in beautifully designed, premium quality bottles, the company has carefully selected liqueurs from the finest craft liqueur producers in the country, offering a modern version of the greatest classic French fruit liqueurs. Each of their 13 liqueurs is representative of a famous specialty in one of France’s thirteen regions, enabling consumers to discover forgotten flavors that best represent the region’s character! All their liqueurs are bottled in a partner distillery in the South of Paris.

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Liqueurs Featured products

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Mirabelle Liqueur

• Mirabelle Liqueur • main ingredients: mirabelle plum, alcohol, sugar • 25% alcohol • 50cl, 35cl, 5cl

Lemon Liqueur • • • •

Lemon liqueur main ingredients: lemon, alcohol, sugar 26,5% alcohol 50cl, 35cl, 5cl

Strawberry Liqueur

• Strawberry Liqueur • main ingredients: strawberry, alcohol, sugar • 18% alcohol • 50cl, 35cl, 5cl

Sloe Liqueur • • • •

sloe liqueur main ingredients: alcohol, sugar 35% alcohol 50cl, 35cl, 5cl

Génépi Liqueur • • • •

Génépi Liqueur main ingredients: génépi, alcohol, sugar 40% alcohol 50cl, 35cl, 5cl

Raspberry Liqueur

• Raspberry Liqueur • main ingredients: raspberry, alcohol, sugar • 30% alcohol • 50cl, 35cl, 5cl

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SARL MABI Producer

Contact Ludmilla Lurel General Manager Phone: +33 590 959 688 Email: lory.lurel@orange.fr Website: in construction

Type of product: Rum Punch (rum with tropical fruit) Importer/distributor: none Areas of export: Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, France Annual production: 15,000 bottles Export turnover: 50,000 â‚Ź

Who Are We? Founded in 2004 by two sisters and their mother, Mabi crafts original and authentic Rum punches. A subtle blend of exotic fruit, native rum and sugar cane, Mabi rum punches emerge from a lengthy maceration process. The fruit is carefully selected and picked at its prime, yet unaltered to ensure optimal preservation of its flavors and aroma when plunged into alcohol.

When deemed necessary, the fruit is also cut to visually enhance the rum punches. While aging, the rum takes on an amber color and becomes liqueur-like; the fruit yields all its essence to the rum. Mabi rum punches are best appreciated slowly sipped and consumed with moderation.

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Rum Punch Featured products

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Passion Fruit Punch

• Main ingredients: Rum, Sugar cane, Passion Fruit • 34% of alcohol • 2,500 bottles • 75cl Silver Medal at the Concours International de Lyon (2018)

Coconut Punch

• Main ingredients: Rum, Sugar cane, Coconut • 34% of alcohol • 2,500 bottles • 75cl Bronze Medal at the Paris International Agricultural Show (2017)

Ginger Punch

• Main ingredients: Rum, Sugar cane, Ginger • 34% of alcohol • 2,500 bottles • 75cl Silver (2017) & Bronze (2015) Medals at the International Agricultural Show Silver Medal at the Concours International de Lyon (2018)

Mango Punch • • • •

Main ingredients: Rum, Sugar cane, Mango 34% of alcohol 1,000 bottles 75cl

Star Fruit Punch

• Main ingredients: Rum, Sugar cane, Star Fruit • 34% of alcohol • 1,000 bottles • 75cl Gold Medal at the Paris International Agricultural Show (2015)

Cashew Punch

• Main ingredients: Rum, Sugar cane, Cashew apple • 34% of alcohol • 1,000 bottles • 75cl

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Business France is the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, responsible for fostering export growth by French businesses, as well as promoting and facilitating international investment in France. It promotes France’s companies, business image and nationwide attractiveness as an investment location, and also runs the V.I.E international internship program.

For more information, visit businessfrance.fr

Contacts François Granier (New York) Trade Advisor - Wine, Beer & Spirits +1 (212) 400-2181 francois.granier@businessfrance.fr Marion Machet (Houston) Trade Advisor - Wine, Beer & Spirits +1 (713) 985-3276 marion.machet@businessfrance.fr Manilay Saito Head of Wine, Beer & Spirits Division (North America) +1 (415) 568-4576 manilay.saito@businessfrance.fr @BF_winespirit @BF_winespirits

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