3 days of events

A series of conferences about the cultural landscapes of Saint-Emilion and its biodiversity will be held in partnership with associations of the Jurisdiction and the Saint-Emilion Wine Council.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM:

Saturday 11:00 am: "UNESCO's World Heritage Sites", by Mr Jean Audouze (astrophysicist, Director of Research Emeritus at the CNRS, Honorary President of the French National Commission for UNESCO, President of "Terre de Montaigne"), in partnership with the Société d'Histoire et d'Archéologie de Saint-Emilion;

Saturday 17:00pm: “Between evolution, preservation and transmission: meeting of minds”: round table / debate with the representatives of other unlisted vineyards (guest vineyards: Champagne, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Lavaux, High Douro and Tokaj) supported by the association Juridiction de Saint-Emilion and the Conseil des Vins de Saint-Emilion;

Sunday 6pm: "Terroirs of the world and cultural landscapes” supported by Le Barde du Label.

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

A concert and tasting will be organised at Château Monlot to enjoy a jazz group before tasting the wines of the property!

A banquet will be organised at night to inaugurate the event on June, 28 along the banks of the Dordogne (also classified as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO): A way to celebrate the 20th anniversary around a festive meal, open-air music and festive spirit !

A special "20th anniversary" wine, offered by the Union de Producteurs de Saint-Emilion, will be available during the meal.

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 will make the tradition relive. In the medieval city, actors in costume will perform plays and summon visitors to follow the ascent of the barrels pulled by bullocks along the Guadet Street.

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

Workshops for children on energy will be available in this area such as the construction of solar-powered mini-wind turbines, an archaeological excavation workshop, a game about World Heritage Sites, etc.

A stage will be set up in the heart of the moat of the Palais Cardinal and will host two free concerts on Saturday 29th of June,  proposed by the Saint-Emilion Jazz Festival.

20H00 - BRASS UNDER INFLUENCE


Born of the friendship between Sébastien "iep" Arruti (Trombonist and Band Leader) and Pierre Cherbero (Grand Marshal) and their love for New Orleans, Brass Under Influence is in line with the Brass Bands of "The Big Easy", the nickname given to the city of New Orleans. Originally a tribute to Craig Klein's New Orleans Nightcrawlers, the Brass Under Influence repertoire is made up of current funky rhythms and traditional second lines.

"Let The Good Time Roll Roll!"
Line-Up : Pierre Cherbero (Grand Marshal, voice and keyboard) - Sébastien "iep" Arruti (Trombone, Band Leader) - Renaud Galtier (Trombone) - Pascal Drapeau (Trumpet) - Franck Vogler (Trumpet) - Louis Gachet (Trumpet) - Alain Coyral (Saxophone) - Olivier Miqueu (Soubassophone) - Yann Vicaire (Caisse Claire) - Frederic Faure (Grosse Caisse)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ecq24pd-3I

Learn more:

http://www.saint-emilion-jazz-festival.com/programmation-2019/brass-under-influence-kid-creole-and-the-coconuts/

The Hades Archaeological Investigation Office opens the Madeleine site to all the curious. Accompanied by Natacha SAUVAITRE, archaeologist, interested people will discover the secrets of this project.

A picnic walk is 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 will offer for the occasion a tasting of its wines and farm cheeses.

Price: 10 euros (bring your meal. Wine, cheese and coffee included)

www.saintemilion-unesco.com/billetterie