Past Event

French Pavilion at Vinexpo/Drinks America – from March 9 to 10, 2022 – New York – USA

Business France is bringing together a French pavilion for the second time, with 62 exhibitors, under the Taste France brand. Along with French wine regions, the pavilion embraces the show’s decision to provide a dedicated space for spirits at Drinks America, bringing 8 spirit brands to New York from March 9^th-10^th.

Representing almost a quarter of the entire show, the French pavilion is a testament to the determination of French wine and spirit makers to share their unique products and creations with North American partners.  Along with the pavilion and as part of the Taste France initiative, Business France is showcasing the hidden gems of France with a wine selection, tasting commentary and Vinexpo Buzz session with Christie Canterbury, MW. As a preview before the show starts, professionals will be invited to an exclusive cocktail hour to sample the many flavors of French Caribbean spirits from Guadeloupe and Martinique.

📍 Find the French pavilion at booth 600-818 (floor plan)

To highlight the best France has to offer, Business France is collaborating with Christy Canterbury, Master of Wine, to underscore the exceptional caliber of the delegation. She conducted a blind-tasting of a wide range of products from the delegation, selecting and evaluating her top 28 wines and spirits.

“I loved blind tasting these wines and spirits as there were so many delicious discoveries,” said Christy Canterbury, MW. “It’s particularly exciting to see when a producer really delivers on multiple products. That’s clearly a winery or distillery that someone should be courting for importation to the USA! Even for a country as well-canvassed by importers as France is, there are always more delicious wines and spirits out there, whether they come from new producers, producers who haven’t focused on exporting here before or producers who want to change importers.”Christy Canterbury, MW’s selection of top 28 wines and spirits along with tasting notes will be available to sample at booth 600-1 on-site at the pavilion.  She will also be presenting a Vinexpo Buzz session on Wednesday, March 9^th from 3:30 to 4pm titled “Master of Wine Christy Canterbury discusses sustainability in French wines”. This informal session will provide the opportunity for conversation and questions around sustainability in the French wine regions.