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.

The winning pictures of the competition organized for the 20th anniversary by "Les Montgolfiades" were be exposed on the walls and gates of the City Hall gardens. The awards ceremony was taken place during the weekend. The theme of the competition was the remarkable sites of the Jurisdiction seen from the sky.

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 hosted 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 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.

A banquet was 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, was be available during the meal.