Champagne house takes over Pichon-Lalande: Rouzaud family buys controlling stake in second-growth chateau

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The Rouzaud family, which owns Champagne house Louis Roederer, has finalized a deal with the family that owns Chateau Pichon-Longueville-Lalande, thus acquiring a majority share in the super second-growth. Although the Rouzauds reveal that there would be no immediate changes in the chateau, Bordeaux market is expecting a change in Pichon-Lalande's prices.

Acquisitions & mergers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Wine industry, Wineries, Bordeaux (Wine)

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Seduced by sake

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The U.S. reported a fourteen per cent increase from 2005 import by importing Sake of almost $26 million from Japan. A list of recommended sakes, sake classifications, and factors defining good quality sake, is presented.

Japan, Sales & consumption, Imports, Consumption data

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From rice to sake

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This article discusses the process of making good quality sake. Various ingredients important for sake-making are highlighted.

Recipes and menus

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