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WINE HARVEST FOR A GOOD CAUSE
01-05-2011 
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 New York - January 5, 2011: Hotel Fouquet's Barrière, Paris' most ecologically responsible five-star hotel, recently launched 'Harvest Fouquet's Barrière,' a special wine-making program in which all proceeds go towards the reforestation of the Landes forest, Europe's largest maritime pine forest (which was partially destroyed during a storm in 2008).
Conducted by employees of Hotel Fouquet's Barrière along with a team from winemaker Marie-Laure Lurton, the first harvest was held on October 2, 2010 at Chateau La Tour de Bessan Margaux. A total of 3,000 bottles (63 batches) of wine were sold, raising €45,000 (approximately US$59,414). With this money, 99 acres of the Landes forest will be re-planted.
The next Harvest Fouquet's Barrière will take place in March 2011 with the participation of Philippe Faure-Brac, one of the world's leading sommeliers. ABOUT HOTEL FOUQUET'S BARRIÈRE Hotel Fouquet's Barrière is located on the Triangle d'Or at the intersection of the Champs Elysées and Avenue George V and is Paris' leading ecologically responsible "palace" hotel. With principal characteristics of elegance, refinement and modern technology, Hotel Fouquet's Barrière is committed to providing outstanding service and authentic luxury combined with a focused environmental approach in the heart of the most beautiful city in the world. |
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