NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Planet Bordeaux, representing The Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur AOCs Winemakers Association, announced the results of the 2016 Planet Bordeaux Selection. The tasting was led by Michael Madrigale, Head Sommelier for Bar Boulud, and ambassador for Planet Bordeaux wines in the U.S. The final selection encompasses 30 red, white, rosé, and crémant Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur AOC wines, and will be launched at various press events throughout the year in New York City.
“I feel honored to represent such a historic and respected wine region,” said Madrigale. “The sheer quality and value of Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur AOCs has never been better. I think as time goes on and younger generations get involved in winemaking and grape growing, consumers are also getting better wine – thus, we need to keep sourcing and providing awareness for these high-quality, accessible, and affordable choices.”
Planet Bordeaux has worked diligently to maintain their presence in the U.S. through participating in events such as La Nuit en Rosé, and the Los Angeles International Wine Competition, to name a few. Madrigale also hosted the annual Goldmine dinner series, which took place in New York, Boston, and Washington D.C.
ABOUT MICHAEL MADRIGALE
Michael Madrigale currently serves as Head Sommelier of Bar Boulud, Boulud Sud & Épicerie Boulud. Highly respected in the industry, in 2012 Food & Wine Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine named Michael as one of their "Top Sommeliers of The Year," and he is a James Beard nominee. Wine Enthusiast Magazine also named him among their “40 Under 40” for 2014.
ABOUT PLANET BORDEAUX
Planet Bordeaux, the U.S. marketing program of the Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur AOCs Winemakers’ Association, represents all wines produced in the regional appellations. The largest winemakers’ association in France, Planet Bordeaux includes seven AOC's - Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux Supérieur Blanc, Bordeaux Rosé, Bordeaux Clairet, Bordeaux Rouge, Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge, and Crémant (sparkling) - and represent 55% of the Bordeaux wine region (387 million bottles in 2014). Overall, 13 bottles of Planet Bordeaux wines are consumed every second worldwide.
For more information visit http://planet-bordeaux.com
