...French Wines and Their Food Pairings The French are famous throughout the culinary world as well as the wine world. Some of the best foods and wines come from France. They have many vineyards such as the ones in Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone, and Alsace. Each one follows a standard law known as the AOC which have specific rules of what type of grape can be grown in each region and how the grapes are to be grown, when the grapes are to be harvested, and what wines are to be made out of them. This insures the best quality of wine from all the vineyards. These wines mixed with the food of the area can make an excellent pairing for a great menu. In French cuisine, appetizer is served first such as Escargots à la Bourguignonne. Escargots à la Bourguignonne is a rich flavored dish of snails stuffed with minced shallots and garlic, baked and served with a fresh lemon beurre blanc sauce. This appetizer is very hearty which would go well with an earthy wine with a medium acidity to help reduce the heartiness of the snails without taking away all the richness of the dish. A great wine to pair with this dish is the 2006 Henri Clerc Bourgogne which is a red burgundy wine. This wine has a hint of berry, rose, and earthy flavor with a short clean finish which would make this a good match for the Escargots à la Bourguignonne. This wine is made with AOC approved Pinot Noir from the Bourgogne vineyard in France. The next course of French cuisine is the soup which is a simple...
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...High-quality Wine “A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.” That common saying shows that wine is familiar with our diet. As you know, wine is the popular beverage. It is also loved and made around the world. Especially, France and Italy are famous as major wine production areas. French wine has different features from Italian wine. I will mention three factors: a historical background, a geographical condition, and a national system of wine. Italian history is largely related to the today’s wine. In Italy, it was Greek who brought wine to the ancient Rome. Then, by skills of pruning, grape juice got a higher sugar content and the quality of wine got better. After the region of The Roman Empire had extended to the whole Europe area, the soldiers who went to war to German, France and Spain planted the grape trees and they have become the today’s wine in such countries. After a while, the way to preserve wine changed in barrels. Since then, components of barrels came to be taken into account in quality. The production of wine was protected from foreign race by Christian. After that, wine had become sold in stores as glass bottles and established as the beverage of a citizen. In geographic terms, we can explain the diversity of wine. First, Italy extends north and south. In addition, it is surrounded by seas on three sides and there are various climates. These are why Italian wine has variety. As the system of wine, wine rating is remarkable characteristic...
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...How did the French become the dominant competitors in the increasingly global wine industry for centuries? What sources of competitive advantage were they able to develop to support their exports? Where were they vulnerable? “By the Christian era, wine became part of the liturgical services, and monasteries planted vines and built wineries. By the Middle Ages, the European nobility began planting vineyards as a mark of prestige, competing with one another in the quality of wine served at their tables – the first niche market for premium wine.” The French were the dominant competitors in an increasing global market because they believed in the same old tradition that brought so many of their ancestors’ success years prior. Many consumers preferred the taste and sophistication of a bottle of pure wine from a native land. To support their exports the French stuck by their plan of maintaining an old fashioned brand that was simplistic but full of quality. Consumers who drank aged wine originating from France considered themselves above normal society, in a class above the commoner. A medical publication supporting that French red wines helped promote low rates of heart disease certainly did not hurt either. French wine producers had several sources of competitive advantage beginning with their geographic and climatic features. This played significant role with France at the center of European culture with suitable climate and soil condition for harvesting grape, leading to first-mover...
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...Country Comparison Factbook France vs. Italy Wine Industry Group 16.4 Bram van Veen Caspar Leusink Muhammad Hafidz Randy Hardja Lecturer: Mr.Drs.HenkRitsema Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Methods and Frameworks 5 Hofstede’s cultural dimensions 5 Porter’s diamond 7 Porter’s Five Forces Model of Competition 8 Introducing the Wine Industry 9 Overview of Wine Industry 9 French Wine Industry 10 Italian Wine Industry 11 Country comparison 12 Comparison of relevant macro-economic indicators 12 General economic indicators 12 Financial Health 13 Demographic Factors 13 Historical developments 14 Historical Background 14 Global Wine Industry Developments 15 Socio-cultural conditions 17 Cultural Diversity 17 Hofstede 18 Political and Governmental Systems 19 Legal Systems 21 Financial Systems 21 Labour Market 22 Industry Conditions 24 Supply Market Conditions 24 Demand market conditions 24 Threat of New Entrants and Substitute Products 25 Major players and level of competition 27 Level of Competition 28 Recommendations 28 Italy 29 France: 31 Recommendations: 33 References 34 Executive Summary The goal of this factbook is to provide potential investors with information on relevant dimensions regarding the wine industry in Italy and France. The factbook is comparing both of the countries using methodological framework and secondary data. The data we used are obtained through various sources. In the end, Italy is presented...
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...Republic • Japan • Hong Kong M&S started with Canada and concluded with the Far East because they concentrate in regions with high incomes, solid infrastructure, large middle class, low political risk and con-sider very important the use of English language. The company’s first step was opening its own stores and expanding through purchases in major economies, this is why Far East remained last. Modes of entry in various countries • Exporting • Franchising • Acquisitions • Sole ownership • Joint venture The possible reasons are: • Low political and economic risks • High purchasing power • Infrastructure • Unfamiliar with the culture and the political climate The country factors M&S seem to value M&S merchandised its stores to French lifestyle which clearly showed they valued France. The store had large sections of French wine and clothing than British imports. They also seemed to value US as they did not change the name of the US chain Brooks Brothers after buying for the loyal consumer base. They did not seem to value Canada as they assumed the economy and infrastructure of Canada was similar to UK which would lead to closing of their stores. Adaptation to M&S business model in different countries France: In 1975 M&S entered France. M&S merchandised its stores to French lifestyle. The French stores...
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...destinations from Morocco to Moscow. Nicolas Boutaud, Eurolines commercial and marketing director, answers queries from Connexion readers on their servicesI USED Eurolines from London to Paris but we were dropped far from the city centre and, although Paris Gallieni terminal has a metro station, it was late and it would have been better with a shuttle bus to the centre. If that’s not possible, you should do something to help older people with luggage reach the metro. The service was good up to Paris but then there was no one to help and, for anyone who had not used the terminal before, a lack of information on what to do or where to go. C.C. How do French women live long? Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat, says diet is the answer and she sticks by three meals a day, one or two glasses of wine and lots of water. while French woman can expect to live to 85.1 – as against 82.4 in the rest of Europe (according to latest demographic figures from Eurostat) diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Avoid driving on Saturday SATURDAY will be the busiest day of the entire year for motorway travel in France - with the annual crossover of July and August holidaymakers. meaning more than 600km of jams are forecast on roads leading out of big towns and towards the coast. Drivers are strongly advised to put off travelling until Sunday, although jams are still possible then. Air pollution hits 12 million ALMOST 12 million people are living in parts of France where the air quality...
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...Historically, the French had been the dominant competitor in the global wine industry due to the low effect of the five forces of competition. The main barriers to entry that kept the threat of competitors low for the French were incumbency advantages, unequal access to distribution channels and restrictive government policies. This first barrier, incumbency advantages, can be explained by the domestic French Wine Industry in the late 18th to mid 19th century that was already supporting 1.5 million families for both the growing of grapes and other wine-related businesses. France already had a domestic market for the growth and cultivation of vineyards that was able to provide French producers with a steady supply of agricultural inputs. Secondly, France possessed a domestic distribution system that created the second barrier to entry for competitors, unequal access to distribution channels. Their domestic market already utilized a distribution system by selling wine in bulk to merchant traders called negociants who would blend and bottle wine before distribution. With advances in both bottling and pasteurization allowing for long distance transportation of wine, France was in a premier spot to take advantage of exporting wine. Finally, as the wine industry continued to grow, the French Government created new barriers to entry by implementing a classification system that greatly benefited the French. This barrier to entry, restrictive government policies, allowed French wines to differentiate...
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...WINE INDUSTRY REPORT Expert Report on the Profitability & Dynamics of the Australian Wine Industry PREPARED FOR WINEMAKERS FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA BY CENTAURUS PARTNERS – AUGUST 2013 This proposal is solely for the use of WFA. No part of it may be circulated, quoted or reproduced for distribution outside the addressees without prior written approval from Centaurus Partners. 2 Expert Report on the Profitability and Dynamics of the Australian Wine Industry Centaurus Partners INTRODUCTION AND REPORT CONTENTS The Australian (and global) wine industry is highly fragmented with many different business models, and significant variations in performance. Players within the industry make decisions based on their individual position, strategy and view of economic fundamentals. The intention of this review is to provide facts and perspectives to help WFA determine where it should focus its industry efforts and how it can support individual participants in their decision-making processes. The Report has four sections: ummary Findings of the Expert Review S ecommendations for the WFA Board to Consider R xecutive Summary of the Fact Base Supporting the Findings and Recommendations E Appendices • Recommended Next Steps for WFA • Overview of Approach, Analysis, and Sources • dditional Analyses and Exhibits—Available on the WFA Website www.wfa.org.au/review A Segment Definitions. To enable clear evaluation of the Australian...
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...France is the largest wine producer in the world. French wine is produced all throughout France, in quantities between 50 and 60 million hectolitres per year, or 7–8 billion bottles. Two concepts central to higher end French wines are the notion of "terroir", which links the style of the wines to the specific locations where the grapes are grown and the wine is made, and the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée system. France is the source of many grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon , Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah. The style of French wine echoes that of the French themselves—elegant, well-dressed, showing an appreciation for the good things of life but never to excess. French wines go best with food, never overpowering either in flavor or in alcohol, always well-mannered, often beautiful. The fact that, today, the quality of even the least expensive French wine has improved impressively, means that there is a whole new range of wines open to wine drinkers. Prestige cuvée A French term (literally "white from black" or "white of blacks") for a white wine produced entirely from black grapes. Blanc de noirs A cuvée de prestige is a proprietary blended wine (usually a Champagne) that is considered to be the top of a producer's range. Blanc de blancs A French term that means "white from whites", and is the Champagnes made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. Rosé Champagne[edit] The rosé wines of Champagne (also known as Pink Champagne) are produced by the saignée...
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...Red wine Merlot is a Bordeaux region grape-variety. Merlot is the most important grape in the Bordeaux region. It is classified in the Cabernet group. It is a fragile grape, sensible to dryness as well as cold. Merlot gives a richly colored wine, with body and softness. Aromas : blackcurrant, blackberry French wines : Pomerol, Saint Emilion, Cahors, etc Syrah (or Serine) is supposed to have been brought in the south of France from the region of Syracuse by the Roman. Aromas : raspberry, black pepper, licorice, violet French wines : Chateauneuf du Pape, Cote Rotie, Hermitage, Coteaux du Languedoc, Cotes de Provence, etc White wine Sauvignon Blanc is one of the best French grape-variety. It is the reason why it has been selected in several regions. Aromas : melon, mineral French wines : Pouilly Fumé, Sancerre, Entre Deux Mers, Sauternes, Graves, etc Clairette is a southern grape-variety. It is one of the oldest. It is used with others in white and rosé wines of Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence and Rhône Valley. Aromas : peach, apricot French wines : Coteaux du Languedoc, Chateauneuf du Pape, Bandol, Italian grapes Red wine Fumin - Native to th Aosto Vally, these grapes are dark red and juicy with solf tannins. The qualities of the grape improves with ageing and refinement in the bottle. Lagrien - These grapes come from the Northern area of Italy in the Alto adige region. This red grape produces aromatic medium bodied red and rose wines White...
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...Rolling hills, flat plains, and mountainous regions can all be found in the nation. Combined with the fairly moderate climate and fertile soil, French terrain contributes to good farming conditions, allowing for vegetables, herbs, grapes, grains, and meat to be harvested year-round. Wheat, olives, cereals, sugar beets, potatoes, beef, wine grapes, and fish are amongst the most popular French exports and have a significant present in French dishes and cuisine. Even with such desirable agricultural conditions, only about 4% of French people earn a living through farming or crop cultivation. France is well known for its high rate of exportation of wine, which is a very culturally important beverage in French culture. The type of wine produced within France is dependent upon the geography of the nation; many wines are named after the region of France in which they are made. For example, Champagne and Bordeaux are two regions in France, but they are also the names of two different kinds of wine. Cognac, a variety of brandy, comes from the French region of Cognac. Wine is a very common beverage in France, partially due to the high rates of availability of the product since it is made in large quantities within the nation...
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...of the previous seasons, followed by feasible recommendations in order to boost the sales of our restaurant in the fore season. FINDINGS: The overall sales performance of each type of wine is analyzed. From the data, French red wine is the most popular wine being sold on average. From November, 2011 to March, 2012, the sales performance of French Red wine is the best. However, from April to June of the same year, sales of French red dropped, having an overall 8.48%, being overtaken by sparkling wine having an overall 11.51% of sales. From July to August, sales of French red regained and overtook that of sparkling wine, having an overall 12.01% of total sales. Due to the high demand of French red wine, this essay would mainly focus on French red wine. Also recommendation on some of the red wines would also be given. Fig 1. Comparison between the sales performance of French Red wine and the sparkling wine I. FRENCH RED WINE: High Sales Wine:Hauts de Carras From the data ,Hauts de Carras has a constantly high sales over the year: Oct-Dec,2011 | Jan-Mar, 2012 | Apr-Jun, 2012 | Jul-Aug,2012 | 3.66% (43 bottles) | 3.06%(35 bottles) | 2.13%(24 bottles) | 0.66%(4 bottles) | Description: Hauts de Carras is a medium body wine from Paulliac region. It is blended wine containing 45% Merlot, 50% Cabernet sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc. It has the taste of woody nose with hints of vanilla and red fruit. Also, it has firm but not too strong tannins, which is...
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...Case Analysis: GLOBAL WINE WARS Recommendations for the French Wine Industry * Issues: 1. French wine makers continue to lose global market share due to the entrance of new competitors from Australia and other “New World” wine makers. French wine makers face an existential threat should they concede the U.K export market. 2. 3. 1. The wine industry as a whole is handicapped by its own traditional production issues including high and rising input costs, long value chain (many middle men) and the fragmentation which enables suppliers to have extensive bargaining power. * Rationale behind our recommendations: * Rather than making recommendations for an individual wine company or an AOC, we believe that a national initiative along with industry-specific changes is necessary given the scale of the issue. We believe that implementing government-based recommendations will foster the changes sought with the industry-specific recommendations. Recommendations to the French government: * Create an initiative from the top by exploiting the long reputation of gold wine crafters and creating a national advantage: * Herve Gaymard, the French Minister of Agriculture, with the support and visibility of Jacques Chirac, President of France, should kick off a new initiative: La Renaissance du Vin Français de l’an 2003 (The 2003 French Wine Renaissance) with a new vision: “France, the gold standard in wine production with new innovations”...
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...Brief: The Wine Industry The wine industry includes red wine and white wine. Vines were first planted in the Middle East before 4,000 BC. Through vine plantation and wine production, wine trade emerged in Greece, Crete, Phoenicia and Egypt and spread widely in Mediterranean. Wine industry rapidly developed with the help of the Catholic churches in The Middle Ages. In seventeenth century, new techniques and innovations were turned up to improve the wine to satisfy the globalization and colonization. Now the geographic scope of competition ranges from Old World, which are European countries, to the New World, which are North America, South America and South Africa. In this industry, buyers and suppliers are from all over the world and the substitute includes water, coffee and tea. As the reading material emphasized that competition should include five forces, which are profits, customers, suppliers, potential entrants and substitute products. The basis of competitive advantage is the quality of wine. And it has become a global industry. French firms dominated this industry in the past for several reasons: * In the time of Roman Empire, the viticulture and wine production were introduced to Provence and moved further to the inland. * After The Middle Ages, the wine trade in Bordeaux region became prosperous because of the large shipments of wine exported to Great Britain. * In the 1600s, French producer applied new techniques to plant vine and he mastered art of maturing...
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...Global Wine War 1. How were the French able to dominate the worldwide wine trade for centuries? The French were the first to dominate the wine trade and largely due to their time advantage the European Union was able to create laws to assimilate all wine produced from the regions of France and Italy. This absolutely helped shaped the wine industry by having standards and laws; anyone who later produced wine had the structure to produce quality based on the French laws created. Being isolated in the European regions played a huge role in its success. For many years the whole world drank French wine that was grown using strict standards. Their understanding of concentrated retail channels gave the growers an edge in the market place providing a stronghold on the market. Although the France and Italy were reinforced when they produced quantity, if the opposite was rang true France strategically would placed themselves ahead in the wine industry for centuries to come. 2. How should the Australian/ American/ French respond to their situations? Foreign markets attempting to become competitors in a longstanding European dominated market should target their foremost problem; isolation. France is an isolated market with very little variability. Australia, China, and America all have access to the French markets variety in addition to their originating market. They possess the capability to capture even more economic advantage by reducing handling stages, holding less...
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