3 days of events

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.

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After years of developing his funk, R!X released his first solo album "NOOBA" in 2017 in which he plays guitar, sings and plays bass and keyboards. This versatile musician produces a progressive funk located between the American soul-funk planet and his own idea of pop. On stage, he affirms his sound identity and deepens his groove in a style that is unique to him, anxious not to stick to all the clichés of the genre.

Musicians : Rix (Lead, guitar, Wurlitzer ), Geoffrey Shob Neau (Bass), Olivier Leani (Drums), Xavier Duprat (Orgue & clavinet), Valentin Foulon-Balsamo (Saxophone), Jérôme Dubois (Trompette), Jean-loup Siaut (Guitare) et Caroline Turtaut (Choeur)

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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 Hades Archaeological Investigation Office was opened the Madeleine site to all the curious. Accompanied by Natacha SAUVAITRE, archaeologist, interested people was discovered the secrets of this project.

In addition to the Châteaux Open Doors during the weekend, the appellations of Lussac Saint-Emilion and Puisseguin Saint-Emilion was joined the celebration on a day of festivities over the weekend.

The weekly newspaper Pèlerin was presented its eponymous Grand Prix in the Salle des Dominicains.

A jury of specialists, including the historical columnist Franck Ferrand (sponsor of the 2019 edition), was awarded the Grand Prix Pèlerin of the regional heritage book on the theme of the 20th anniversary of the Unesco inscription of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion and its history.

A photographic balloon projection on the village and the Jurisdiction seen from the sky was also be presented, followed by a theatrical performance by Franck Ferrand who will play a great character from Aquitaine.

A picnic walk was organized from the Château des Laurets for a hike-discovery of the surrounding landscapes! Accompanied by a wine grower, enjoy a 2h30 walk in the heart of the vineyards and historic landscapes before picnicking in the heart of the estate’s vineyards. The property offered for the occasion a tasting of its wines and farm cheeses.

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.

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.

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.