3 days of events

A stage was be set up in the heart of the moat of the Cardinal Palace and was host two free concerts on SATURDAY 29 JUNE, offered by the Saint-Émilion Jazz Festival.

21H30 - KID CRÉOLE AND THE COCONUTS

At the beginning, there was a vision, the vision of a multicultural carnival without stylistic boundaries; the vision of a colourful theatre with fascinating characters; the vision of a joyful and exuberant lifestyle, full of irony, humour and sophistication. The visionary was August Darnell, born in the Bronx. Kid Creole and the Coconuts was born from Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band. In the 1970s, the Savannah Band had successfully merged the sound of the big band of the 1940s (Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Louis Prima) with the dancefloor of the disco era. August Darnelle then created Kid Creole and The Coconuts in 1981 and incorporated a touch of sunshine into his music - calypso, soca, salsa, rhythm and blues, soul, jazz, funk, hiphop, etc... with a strong Caribbean accent. 38 years later, the man and his group are still synonymous with adventure and escape... An adventure to live in Saint-Emilion and which promises a rhythmic, sunny, exceptional show!

Line-up: August Darnell (Kid Creole)

The Coconuts: Sarah McGrath, Roos Van Rossum, Charlotte De Graaf,

Musicians : Dave Imby (Drums) - Oroh Angiama (Bass) - Michael Gorman (Keyboards) - Mark Anthony Jones (Guitar) - Chris Storr (Trumpet) - Barnaby- Dickinson (Trombone) - Edgar Jones (Saxophone)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40BxTYRWGrY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfh-VtEY-OE

THE VINTNER’S BRAND

During John Lackland’s reign (12th century), the Jurade marked the wine barrels worthy of Saint-Emilion with a hot mark after tasting.
Every evening during the weekend, the Jurade was make the tradition relive. In the medieval city, actors in costume had performed plays and summoned visitors to follow the ascent of the barrels pulled by bullocks along the Guadet Street.

Musicians, fire-eaters and actors escorted the Jurade procession until the location where the barrels were be marked with the vintner’s brand.

Six tasting areas were be deployed around the city to celebrate the wines of Saint-Emilion : Moat of the Palais Cardinal, Parc Guadet, Place Bouqueyre, Place du Chapitre et des Jacobins, Place Pierre Meyrat in the gardens of the Logis de Malet and in the collegial church’s cloister.

Welcomed by winegrowers and sommeliers, the public was tasted different wines from a booklet of 7 tastings and partners tickets.

The tasting booklet included :

• 1 tasting glass and its case,
• 7 tastings (5cl doses): 1 Lussac Saint-Emilion, 1 Puisseguin Saint-Emilion, 1 Saint-Emilion, 2 Saint-Emilion Grands Crus, 1 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, 1 special 20 years old cuvée offered by the Union de Producteurs de Saint-Emilion
• 1 Saint-Emilion macaroon,
• 1 bottle of water in the image of the event,
• 1 10% discount ticket to the Maison du Vin de Saint-Emilion for purchases of 50€ or more,
• 1 10% discount ticket at Etablissements Martin and La Grande Cave in Saint-Emilion,
• 1 magazine Terre de Vins, partner of the event.

A stage was be set up in the heart of the moat of the Palais Cardinal and was host two free concerts on FRIDAY 28 JUNE, presented by the Saint-Émilion Jazz Festival.

Oakland

Oakland is the meeting of a collective of musicians from Bordeaux who wish to pay tribute to the mythical Californian band of the 70s, Tower of Power, which is still in operation. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their elders, Oakland was offered you a repertoire retracing the evolution of this legendary American soul/funk band.

Musicians : Wilfried Deurre (Lead vocal & background), Adeline Ouvrard (Lead vocal & background), Isabelle Ouvrard (Lead vocal & background), Stephane Mazurier (Keys), Nicolas Veysseyre (Bass & background), Mickey Fourcade (Drums), François-Marie Moreau (Tenor Sax & background), Bertrand Tessier (Tenor Sax), Cyril Dumeaux (Baritone Sax), Franck Vogler (Trumpet) et Pascal Drapeau (Trumpet)

The exhibition "Sailing Wines, a Bordeaux History", made available by Bordeaux Grands Evénements, will retrace the great moments in the history of Bordeaux wines.

A music band wandering around was animated the different places of the Medieval City: cloister, streets, City Hall gardens, etc.

The Parc Guadet was host a food area. About twenty food stands was be available to delight everyone in a charming setting. Festive bands were provided musical entertainment and a “Saint-Emilion Wine Festival” stand was be at the center of the park.

The old school of Saint-Emilion was be transformed in a special place with animations for children: biodiversity workshops (create your own medicinal plant garden, small gestures for the planet, braiding vime...) and a children’s tales place.

To end these three exceptional days as it should, the Jurats in procession was marched with torchlights from the House Guadet to the Tour du Roy. All eyes was then turned to the sky to contemplate a magnificent closing firework display.