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The Bollinger Champagne portfolio |
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Chateau Musar Lebanese red wine |
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J.H. Andresen port |
BELGIUM. Société Jacques Bollinger has appointed Criollo Supreme Brands as its exclusive agent for the Benelux-France airport travel retail and diplomatic business, starting 1 September 2006. In a further announcement, Criollo has forged an exclusive co-operation with port house J.H. Andresen and Chateau Musar wines from the Lebanon.
SOCIETE JACQUES BOLLINGER
Headed by Arnould d’Hautefeuille and Etienne Bizot, both members of the Bollinger family, the privately owned SJB Group counts almost 230 people and more than €80 million consolidated turnover. Exported to 70 countries and exports account for more than 80% of total business. The following brands are part of the Société Jacques Bollinger family: Champagne Bollinger, Champagne Ayala, Loire Wines Langlois-Château, Bourgogne Chanson (since 2005) and Cognac Delamain.
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Delighted: Criollo Supreme Brands Managing Director Jo Raskin |
CHATEAU MUSAR
The vineyards of Chateau Musar are located at an altitude of over 3,000 feet in the Bekaa Valley where the vines are sheltered by the surrounding mountains running parallel to the Mediterranean coast. The red wines are made from a blend of different grape varieties, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan. The wine composition varies from one year to the next, giving Chateau Musar a different character and identity each year. The white wines are made from a blend of Obeideh and Merwah, which are native to the Bekaa Valley and Mount Lebanon.
J.H. ANDRESEN
A premium Porto with a striking image of luxury and refinement, J.H. Andresen is aimed at connoisseurs of great Colheitas and award-winning Tawnies. The brand encompasses Vintages and LBVs.
About Criollo Supreme Brands
Criollo was established in 2000 to sell chocolate, as well as spirits and wines. In October 2004, after 20 years with Allied Domecq Duty Free, Criollo Managing Director Jo Raskin activated the spirits and wines business unit by signing agreements with independent houses. Selection criteria include: independent house with esteemed heritage; upmarket products respecting the brand value; originality; and accepted by the trade. Territories covered are Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France duty free and travel retail. Criollo is the exclusive agent for Nemiroff Ukrainian Vodka, Porfidio Mexican Rum & Tequila, Ian Macleod London Hill Gin, MacDuff International Blended Scotch Whisky, Ian Macleod Scottish Malt Whisky, Cooley Irish Whiskey, André Lurton Bordeaux wines, Cave de Tain Vallée du Rhone, J.H. Andresen port, Chateau Musar wines, and Alvaro Domecq Spanish wines and brandy.
For details, contact Jo Raskin, Managing Director, Criollo Supreme Brands, +32 475 255 987, or e-mail criollo@skynet.be Visit www.criollo.be
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