2022法國五月美食薈 – 「隆」漫美食學

2022法國五月美食薈 – 「隆」漫美食學

由法國商務投資署 (Business France) 香港辦事處主辦，法國五月美食薈 (French GourMay) 作為唯一在香港及澳門以法國美酒佳餚為主題的盛大節日，是法國五月旗下的節日。今年法國五月美食薈將邁入第十三屆，在香港旅遊發展局的鼎力支持下，希望透過平易近人的餐飲體驗，把藝術呈現在餐盤上，令大眾都能體驗到小酒館哲學之美。就讓我們以一杯精選的隆河丘（Côtes du Rhône）葡萄酒，來為健康乾杯，開展一場「隆」漫美食盛宴。於二零二二年五月一日至三十一日期間，法國五月美食薈將與香港和澳門超過一百名合作夥伴一起將藝術呈現在盤子上。

由華懋集團贊助的第八屆「法國傳統市集」將於中環街市（五月十九日至二十二日），和如心廣場（五月二十六日至二十九日）舉行，公眾可免費入場。

2022法國五月美食薈榮譽酒區：隆河丘
「隆河丘」乃其中一個世上最早的葡萄種植區，地名意義為「隆河的山坡」。葡萄園橫跨一百七十一個村莊，風土環境豐富多樣，沐浴於充沛和煦的陽光下。

文化傳承、風土條件、地理位置、專業知識和質量都是定義隆河丘葡萄酒的關鍵要素。多得六千四百名釀酒師和葡萄酒商，釀造出大眾喜愛的葡萄酒，你可以隨時隨地享用隆河丘葡萄酒。致力於品質的監控，當地的葡萄園可進一步分為兩大類：隆河丘(Côtes du Rhône)和高一個等級的隆河丘村莊（Côtes du Rhône Villages），區分不同村莊所釀造的葡萄酒，突出其質量和特色。如今當中更有二十二個標註特定村莊的隆河丘村莊。

隆河丘葡萄酒特色
充沛的陽光和西北風（mistral wind）是隆河丘葡萄酒豐盛收成的兩大秘訣，這些重要地理條件使當地出品的葡萄酒完美配合當代品味：
- 多種美味清爽的紅酒、白酒和玫瑰酒
- 與美食搭配的理想之選——輕鬆如熱鬧派對、隆重如典雅盛宴
- 超過二十三種葡萄品種：最著名的包括西拉（Syrah）、歌海娜（Grenache）、慕合懷特（Mourvèdre）、維歐尼（Viognier）、瑪珊（Marsanne）和魯桑（Roussanne），還有些原產自隆河谷的品種

亞維農乃隆河丘的首都，其文化特色亦恰恰反映隆河丘美酒的動人之處：熱情好客、悠長歷史、深厚文化、美酒佳餚...... 豐富多樣，眾人皆宜。亞維農的歷史與隆河丘的故事兩者相輔相成，動人之處優雅地體現在葡萄酒的風味中。

「隆」漫美食學
小酒館哲學結合以時令食材入膳的酒館菜餚，與頂級烹飪技藝，藉此促使餐飲藝術的普及化，讓我們與所愛的人都可輕鬆地在親切環境中共享相聚時光。通過以餐酒完美結合來滿足味蕾，實現舌尖上的「隆」漫美食學。隆河丘佳釀的動人和可塑性使我們明白，浪漫可以來得毫不費力，珍貴而不奢侈。憑藉各種顏色的組合（白酒、紅酒、玫瑰酒），隆河丘葡萄酒可與各種菜餚搭配，無論是肉類、魚類，還是芝士或甜點。
例如你可以用一杯精緻白葡萄酒配海鮮意大利麵，展開餐酒搭配之旅。香烤時令蔬菜可以襯托出玫瑰酒的清新複雜性。當然少不了濃郁的紅酒與黑莓馬卡龍的甜美搭配，為一頓飯畫上完美句號。

在今年整個五月裡，香港及澳門超過一百個合作夥伴 - 超過四十家餐廳、十四家葡萄酒進口商、四十家食品和葡萄酒零售商和六間學習中心 - 將攜手慶祝二零二二年法國五月美食薈，呈現精心設計的「隆」漫美食學菜單、隆河丘品酒活動、購物優惠和工作坊等。

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French GourMay 2022: Rhômantic Bistronomy
French GourMay Food & Wine Festival is the one and only major festival in Hong Kong and Macau dedicated to gastronomy à la française, organised by French Trade Commission – Business France, under the umbrella of French May Arts Festival. The 13th edition of French GourMay, with Hong Kong Tourism Board as supported organisation, will celebrate the theme of Rhômantic Bistronomy with Côtes du Rhône as Wine of Honour. From 1 to 31 May 2022, French GourMay will unbox the art on the plate with over 100 partners in Hong Kong and Macau.

The festival will be highlighted by the 8th edition of “French Traditional Gourmet Market”, sponsored by Chinachem Group, from 19-22 May at Central Market, and 26-29 May at NINA MALL (Free admission).

Wine of Honour of French GourMay 2022: Côtes du Rhône
"Côtes du Rhône", one of the world’s first winegrowing regions, refers to "hillsides of the Rhône". The vineyards flourish across 171 communes with their variety of rich, varied terroirs, all bathed by the same bountiful sun.
Heritage, terroir, location, expertise and quality are what define the Côtes du Rhône wines. Thanks to 6,400 winemakers and merchants, making wines that the world loves, you can enjoy Côtes du Rhône wines anytime and anywhere. Committed to quality, the vineyards can be further divided into 2 categories: Côtes du Rhône and an upper tier called Côtes du Rhône Villages, a separate category to showcase the quality and character of wines produced in certain villages. Today, there are 22 Côtes du Rhône Villages with a specific geographic name.

Characteristics of Côtes du Rhône wines
Sun and mistral are the recipe for a perfect harvest of Côtes du Rhône wines of important characteristics that make them perfect for contemporary taste:
- Wide range of deliciously laid-back blends, reds, whites and rosés
- Ideal for food pairing – cool enough to party, smart enough to impress
- More than 23 varietals of grapes: the best-known being Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, some native to the Rhône Valley
Avignon as the capital of Côtes du Rhône is what the region is all about: a warm welcome, history, culture, good food, good wine – something for everyone. The rich history of both the region and the city enriches each other’s reputation, which are elegantly reflected in the flavour of the wine.

Rhômantic Bistronomy
Bistronomy is a combination of bistro dishes cooked with seasonal produce and gastronomic haute cuisine methods. Its prompts us to reconsider how to make the art of dining more accessible, engaging the people we love in a friendly environment. It can be realised through the romantic harmony that unfolds on our palates, a marriage between food and wine. The beauty and versatility of Côtes du Rhône shows us that romance can be effortless, approachable, and diverse. With the various combination of colours (white, rosé, red), Côtes du Rhône wines will work wonders with a variety of dishes, be it meat or fish, and will perfectly accompany a platter of cheese or a dessert.

For example, begin your pairing journey with seafood pasta with a delicate white. The fresh complexity of rosé can be brought out by roasted seasonal vegetables. To wrap up a meal, you will not forget the sweet harmony of a full-bodied red with blackberry macarons.

During the whole month of May this year, more than 100 partners – over 40 restaurants, 14 wine importers, 40 food and wine retailers and 6 learning centres in Hong Kong and Macau – will join hands to celebrate French GourMay 2022 by creating dedicated Rhômantic Bistronomy menus, wine tastings, promotions and workshops on Côtes du Rhône wines.

French GourMay 2022: Rhômantic Bistronomy
Partners in Hong Kong and Macau
French GourMay Food & Wine Festival is the one and only major festival in Hong Kong and Macau dedicated to gastronomy à la française, organised by French Trade Commission – Business France, under the umbrella of French May Arts Festival. The 13th edition of French GourMay will celebrate the theme of Rhômantic Bistronomy with Côtes du Rhône as Wine of Honour. From 1 to 31 May 2022, French GourMay will unbox the art on the plate with more than 100 partners in Hong Kong and Macau.

Rhômantic Bistronomy at Restaurants
Throughout French GourMay Food & Wine Festival, from 1 to 31 May 2022, more than 40 restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau will join the festival to unbox the art on the plate with the theme of Rhômantic Bistronomy. To further complement this unique culinary experience, we will have dishes specifically paired with Côtes du Rhône wines, while some restaurants offer bistronomy-inspired promotions.

【Featured Promotion with Côtes du Rhône Wines】
• Gastronomic (1): L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Hong Kong.
• Fine Dining (10): A Lux, Bacchus Wine & Restaurant, Cornerstone, JUNON, La Table French Brasserie, Le Vallon, Sichuan Lab, WHISK, The Manor (Macau), Rio Restaurant (Macau)
• Casual Dining (15): Amelia Hong Kong, Bistro Breton, Bistro Du Vin, CITTÀ, Cococabana, DiVino Wine Bar & Restaurant, La Serre, CORKS Wine & Bar, La Crêperie, Mirage Bar & Restaurant, Winelog, Brasserie (Macau), L’ATTITUDE (Macau), Vinotopia Bistro (Macau), Wood House (Macau).

【Bistronomy-inspired Promotions】
• Gastronomic (1): ÉPURE.
• Fine Dining (11): Ami, Brasserie on the Eighth, Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant, DALLOYAU, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Hugo's, Maison ES, Moxie, Soda Port (Macau), Oyster & Wine Bar, Tiffin.
• Casual Dining (9): Bellevue Bar and Grill, Café Circles, Chocolatier, Frenchie Toquée, I-O-N Café Bar, Nina Patisserie, SKY726, Megan's Kitchen, Nan Kok.

Promotion in Retail Stores and Workshops
40 retail stores in Hong Kong & Macau will offer special Côtes du Rhône wine promotions and French food throughout the month of May, respectively:

Aeos Auctions, Apita Uny, Bakus Cellars, Beeswine, Boatat Foods Market, Bon Chef, burgundy etc, Cheese Club, city'super, Connoisseur Wines & Spirits (HK) Ltd, Fico Wines, HOC WINES by House of Connoisseur, Jebsen Wines & Spirits, Jointek Fine Wines (Hong Kong) Ltd., Kerry Wines Limited, L’Azur Gourmet, La Cabane, La Guinguette wine & grocery shop, Le Bon Vin, Les Vins de Jade, Lyndhurst Wine & Co. Limited, MacauWineShop.com, Maison Argaud HK, Major Cellar Company Limited, Monsieur CHATTÉ, My Market Hong Kong, ORD Fine Wines Group, Penticton, Ponti Wine Cellars, Premier Cru, Rare & Fine Wines, Royal Orchid Wine (Hong Kong), Sotheby's Wine, Supreme Only, The Bottle Shop, The Fine Wine Experience K11 MUSEA Shop, The Wine Guild, Wine Palace, Wine Shop Asia, Wine To Love.

Throughout the entire month, 6 learning centres will organise special workshops highlighting Côtes du Rhone wines:

Asia Wine Service & Education Centre (AWSEC), Cooking Fever, HONG KONG WINE ACADEMY, Hong Kong Wine Judges Association, Hospitality Discipline of Vocational Training Council, MWM Wine School.

Partnership with Hong Kong Importers
14 Hong Kong importers have partnered with “French GourMay”:
Altaya Wines Limited, Amorosso Fine Wines, Connoisseur Wines & Spirits (HK) Ltd, Corney & Barrow, EaSiness, EMW (Hong Kong) Trading Limited, Jointek Fine Wines (Hong Kong) Ltd, L’Imperatrice, My Cellar French Wine Ltd., Sino Vantage Asia Ltd, Summergate Fine Wines & Spirits, Vines and Terroirs, VinoVeritas Asia Limited, Wvinery Group Co Ltd.

They will provide the participating restaurants, retailers and learning centres with selections of Côtes du Rhône wines for the preparation of French GourMay menus, retail promotions and workshops.

About French May & French GourMay
Established in 1993, French May Arts Festival (www.frenchmay.com) is one of the largest cultural events in Asia. With more than 150 programmes presented across two months, it has become an iconic part of Hong Kong’s cultural scene that reaches out over 1 million visitors each year.

Being an important part of French May since 2009, French GourMay Food and Wine Festival (www.frenchgourmay.com) has been celebrating and promoting the French food and wine culture in Hong Kong and Macau. It has become in a few years, thanks to a strong communication and involvement of the gourmet community, a major food and wine festival. Every year in May, French GourMay presents a different region (Midi-Pyrénées, Rhone Valley, Provence, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Alsace, Champagne, South of France), introducing and encouraging people to experience the dining culture in French style and letting go through an authentic French gastronomic journey through a network of more than 200 local partners.

About Business France
Business France (www.businessfrance.fr) is the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, responsible for fostering export growth by French businesses, as well as promoting and facilitating international investment in France. It promotes France’s companies, business image and nationwide attractiveness as an investment location, and runs the V.I.E international internship program. Business France has 1,500 personnel, both in France and in 70 countries throughout the world, who work with a network of public and private-sector partners.