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Sunday 6 th
Angers
The Taste of the Future: Cultivating Responsible Viticulture
Moderator : Michelle Bouffard
Certified sommelier, she is also an author, journalist, speaker, trainer, and consultant. Originally from Quebec, she discovered her passion for wine while working in a prestigious restaurant. Michelle quickly made her mark by receiving high-level distinctions in sommelier expertise before founding the international conference "Tasting Climate Change" in 2017 to highlight the impacts of climate on wine.
Speaker : Etienne Neethling
Originally from South Africa, he came in France for completing his studies. He is currently teaching at the École Supérieure des Agricultures in Angers. His research focuses on the adaptation of wine to climate change. He also heads the teaching program on environmental impact and its consequences on wine quality.
Le goût des origines : plonger dans la géologie des terroirs
Modérateur : Andrew Jefford
Andrew Jefford est un journaliste anglais, présentateur de radio, poète, éditeur de magazines et critique du vin reconnu mondialement. Auteur de plusieurs livres, il est décrit comme spécialiste des vins français, qu’il contribue à faire découvrir aux consommateurs britanniques.
Intervenant : Gabriel Lepousez
Neurobiologiste spécialisé dans la perception sensorielle et la plasticité cérébrale, Gabriel Lepousez étudie comment le contexte peut influencer notre perception des odeurs. Actuellement responsable de recherche à l'Institut Pasteur au laboratoire Perception et Mémoire, il explore le fonctionnement du système olfactif pour comprendre comment il perçoit, analyse et mémorise le monde des odeurs.
Launch of the Global Chenin Blanc Observatory
Speaker : Fanny Gautier
For 21 years, Fanny has managed the economy and research department at InterLoire, the interprofessional organization for Loire wines. The economic observatory collects and analyzes data on the production, distribution, consumption, and marketing of Loire wines. InterLoire also has unique observatories in France, including the wine tourism observatory, which tracks visitor numbers at Loire wine cellars, the organic Loire wines observatory, and the yield observatory.
Monday 7 th
Angers
Le goût de l'héritage : explorer la richesse génétique
Modérateur : Alder Yarrow
Blogueur, il écrit sur le vin depuis 2004 et publie régulièrement sur son site Vinography.com. Depuis 13 ans, il est chroniqueur et critique de vin pour le site de Jancis Robinson, où il a réussi à s'imposer sur la scène viticole américaine. Son travail a remporté de nombreux prix, dont ceux des Louis Roederer International Wine Writers Awards. En 2013, Alder a vu son nom rejoindre ceux des 24 autres auteurs de vin au Wine Media Guild de New York dans le Wine Writers Hall of Fame. De plus, il est le créateur et gestionnaire du Old Vine Registry, une base de données publique et participative des vignobles de vieilles vignes à travers le monde.
Intervenant : Patrice This
Chercheur au laboratoire Agap Institute, Patrice This est responsable d’équipe sur la thématique de la diversité, l’adaptation et l’amélioration de la vigne. En collaboration avec l’Occitanie, il travaille sur l’innovation variétale pour la viticulture et l’œnologie du futur dans la région.
The Taste of Balance: The Subtle Art of Aging
Moderator : Jamie Goode
A British journalist and author, Jamie Goode has successfully shared his passion and expertise for wine through his works. He is recognized for his contributions to the wine world, both through his writings and his lectures. He writes for The Sunday Express, but has also published for the Harpers, The World Of Fine Wine, Dencanter and the Sommelier Journal. He won multiple times the Roederer International Wine Awards.
The Taste of the Vegetable World: Pairing Chenins with Plant-Based Cuisine
Moderator : Pascal Favre d’Anne
Pascal Favre d’Anne is a Michelin-starred chef based in Angers, known for his refine and creative cuisine, blending tradition and modernity. Former head of the Michelin-starred restaurant "Le Favre d'Anne," he opened the restaurant "La Cuisine du Marché" two years ago in the Angers market halls.
Thuesday 8th
Vouvray
The Taste of Singularity: Revealing the Identity of Chenin
Moderator : Gillian Handelman
Gillian Handelman is currently the Director of Education and Communication for the Jackson Family Wines estate. She began her career as a sommelier assistant but quickly transitioned into wine production. She also worked as an oenologist and later developed wine education programs.
Speaker : Nathalie Spielmann
Former Director of the Wine Place Research Centre at NEOMA Business School, Nathalie SPIELMANN is now a marketing professor at the same institution. She is also a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Wine Business Research and the Journal of Consumer Marketing. In parallel, she collaborates with the city of Reims to develop a coherent and strategic marketing and tourism offering.
History and Masterclass on Vouvray
Speaker : Christine Marsiglio
The Canadian Christine Marsiglio holds the prestigious title of Master of Wine as well as the Bollinger Medal. Known for her expertise in tasting and wine knowledge, she was also responsible for tastings at Decanter, where she helped organize the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Speaker : Philippe Brissebarre
Winemaker in ndre et Loire region, Philippe Brissebarre is the president of INAO the National Institute of Origin and Quality.
