PARTNER OF THE BOCUSE D’OR 2007

This family business founded by the  former Champagne wine broker Alain Thiénot is located in Rheims. The  cellars lie at 300 m from the famous cathedral, stretching a total of 2 Km into the soft chalks.

 Pursuing a strict policy of quality control and using "grands" and " premiers crus" grapes from its 22 ha of vineyards, its wines are to be  found in the finest restaurants.
 
 As partner of the Bocuse d'Or since 2001, Alain Thiénot is pleased to  take part in the 2007 Bocuse d'Or and to be associated with the  pursuit of excellence encouraged by Paul Bocuse, helping to discover  and promote the outstanding chefs who will ensure the reputation of  the finest tables in France and elsewhere.

 In the Bordelais, Alain Thiénot owns several "Châteaux":

         • Château Rahoul, Graves
         • Château la Garance, Graves
         • Château de Ricaud, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux and Loupiac
         • Château Haut Gros Caillou, Saint Emilion

In 2001, he invested in the Languedoc and created his first wine « Les Caillasses ».

 Alain Thiénot, looking for perfection every time, has for devise:
                    a passion : wine
                    an obsession : qualite