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In partnership with the #MakeItIconic campaign by @‌gouvernementfr, we were fortunate to interview 2 French Australian icons in Guillaume Brahimi (Chef Crown Resorts Culinary Ambassador, Bistro Guillaume, and TV Host) and Franck Moreau (Master Sommelier, and Group General Manager - Beverage at Merivale).  What an experience!  We were able to hear what makes the French Food and Wine scene iconic, their favourite French dishes and wine, the French spirit and innovation, as well as learn more about the Cite du Vin (a Modern French wine museum in Bordeaux).

Whilst talking, Franck shared a Petrois-Lebrun Derriere Le Mont Aigu Chouilly Grand Cru No 15 Blanc de Blancs Champagne and a 2021 Max P’tit, Morgon, Beajoulais which were both delicious!  We walked away from this discussion inspired, hungry and thirsty for French food and wine, and planning our next French visit.  Thank you to Guillaume, Franck, and @‌ouvernementfr for the opportunity to discuss what makes France iconic.

Chapters:
0:00 Preview
0:29 Introduction
1:35 TWU Icebreaker Questions - Guillaume Brahimi
2:59 TWU Icebreaker Questions - Franck Moreau
5:13 What does the Make It Iconic campaign mean to you?
6:51 Innovation in France
12:06 Can’t replicate French terroir
14:51 French Obsession with food
15:38 Wine + Food Not Binging
16:56 How do we encourage more people to visit France?
19:59 The French love France
22:34 French Audacity is not a bad thing
23:22 What is your most iconic moment?
28:53 What is Modern French cuisine?
30:53 Is French food healthy?
32:58 What are your favourite French dishes?
37:49 Petrois-Lebrun Derriere Le Mont Aigu Chouilly Grand Cru No 15 Blanc de Blancs, Champagne
39:41 French Food Pairing with Champagne
40:41 2021 Max P’tit, Morgon, Beajoulais
43:40 French Food Pairing with Beajoulais
45:02 What does French Wine mean to you?
49:20 Is the French wine industry changing?
51:30 Where should Aussies visit, eat, drink in France
53:40 Cite du Vin
56:29 Key Messages
58:14 The Wined Up Conclusion

If you want to find out more about the Make It Iconic campaign go to https://choosefrance.fr/en/

For more information on France visit the following Instagram accounts @‌franceinaustralia, @tastefrancemagazine , @‌francediplo, @gouvernementfr , @‌laciteduvin.

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