Journees of information

Technical days

The programme for technical days 2008 :
on the way. fdijon@inter-rhone.com

Scientific and technical publications

Vinification of Rhone Valley wines guide book :
Annual publication in July.
Technical references in wine-growing and oenology.
http://www.institut-rhodanien.com

Specification sheets :
Publication- Thematic sheet : http://www.institut-rhodanien.com

Scientifics publications :

Research work carried out by the technical department is the subject of publication in specialist journals :
- Contribution of dimethyl sulfide to the aroma of Syrah and Grenache noir wines and estimation of its potential in grapes of these varieties :
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 52 (23), 7084-7093
Ségurel M., Razungles A., Riou C., Baumes R. 2004
- Clonal diversity of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae flora in a cellar in the Vallée du Rhône.
Revue des oenologues n° 111, 31-33. Colas S., Vuchot P., Riou C.
- Development and significance of the 'flash détente' process for the appellation wines of the Vallée du Rhône.
Revue des oenologues n° 112, 37-41. Vuchot P.
- Impact of breeding in different containers on the bacterial populations of Vallée du Rhône wines.
Revue des oenologues n° 113. Massini L., Vuchot P., Vidal P., Riou C.
Conferences organised by the technical department are the subject of publications in specialist journals :
- ITV Regional Days, Gaillac:
Comparison of the evolution of the aroma of Grenache and Syrah wines of the Vallée du Rhône; the contribution of the glycosyl precursors of the grape to this aroma. Marie Ségurel
- Poster :
Intervitis-Interfructa 2004 VIIth International Symposium on innovation and enology, Stuttgart, Allemagne :Dimethyl sulfide in Syrah and Grenache noir wines. Marie Ségurel
- Proviti :
How to control the false tastes of the mouldy cork type. Stéphane Vidal
- Meetings around the Rhône Valley :
Knowledge and mastery of the aromatic and phenolic compounds of wines. Patrick Vuchot et Stéphane Vidal.
- Rhône Technical Day:
- Management of the flora in the northern Côtes du Rhône. Laurent Massini
- A yeast for the white wines of the northern Côtes du Rhône. Sylvie Colas
- The first report on the use of lysozyme. Patrick Vuchot
- SIVAL Anger. Janvier 2004.
Astringency and bitterness of grape and wine tannins. Report on research into oenology. Stéphane Vidal
- Piloter Controlling the astringency, the colour and the aromatic level of wines.
Guide de la vinification Rhodanienne n°8, 32-34. Vuchot P
For further information : pvuchot@inter-rhone.com

The Rhone in VO :

A magazine of wine-growing and oenology in the Rhone Valley. Technical and scientific publication concerning the work accomplished at the Rhodanien Institute. A new layout, 80 pages more technically orientated, published in June 2007. A more practical formula with articles selected by a reading committee.
For further information : fdijon@inter-rhone.com
http://www.institut-rhodanien.com

Publication prescripteurs

Catalogue of promotional material :

Annual Edition. It presents all the communication tools for the Côtes du Rhône: Brochures (300 000 copies) dealing with all the Appellations, the types of vine, the figures, the Wine Routes, promotional items (15 kinds of items for attracting people's attention or for wine-tasting sessions). The range of clothes (8 models), Promotional aids: posters, cards ...
For further information: evoinier@inter-rhone.com

ECHOS of the RHONE

Bi-annual (publication in June and December) destined for CHR participants (wholesalers, warehouse owners, marketing and sales teams). Nearly 1,500 contacts can find information about the latest news concerning communication and activities targeting Cotes du Rhône wines. The contents are divided into 4 major parts: a big section containing news and information about Cotes du Rhone wines, special attention prior to a major event, honouring of a particular vineyard, and special gourmet suggestions to be collected. And of course, all the latest news concerning companies.
For further information :amauchand@inter-rhone.com

FREQUENCE RHONE

A bi-monthly journal for those responsible for the wine section in French super- and hyper-markets. 2500 such people can report back on what they know about merchandising and the place of Côtes du Rhône wines on the shelves. It is made up of 4 main sections:A column about discovering the vineyard, information on producers and wine-merchants who supply supermarkets, new products, developments in marketing, and a question/answer rubric with departmental manager.
For further information : amauchand@inter-rhone.com

Arômes : Press bulletin

This bimonthly bulletin is for the national and regional press (800 journalists). It provides: News on the activities of Inter Rhône and events past and future in the vineyard and trading houses.
For further information: sdelgrange@inter-rhone.com

Economics publications

Weekly Economics Bulletin

Summary statement on the transactions between producers and merchants on the markets of Vallée du Rhône AOCs.
For further information : slorino@inter-rhone.com

Communication conferences

Annual symposium to advise members of the Côtes du Rhône and the Vallée du Rhône on new directions for marketing products:

2001 : The name of the wine
2002 : Increasing the standing of your wines by giving them meaning
2003 : The tasting cellar
2004 : The seduction approach
2005 : The tasting cellar ; the keys to success

« Vinagora »

An annual economic seminar. Its purpose is to increase awareness among the Rhone Valley operators of the economic challenge of tomorrow’s market potential.The reports are available on request
For further information : beymard@inter-rhone.com

1999 : In the face of the evolution of the world market, what is the future for Vallée du Rhône wines?
2000 : To sell more Vallée du Rhône AOC wines and to sell them better.
2001 : Mass marketing and the development of sales of Vallée du Rhône AOC wines.
2002 : The development of AOCs in traditional distribution networks.
2003 : How to adapt supply to ensure our future?
2004 : What positioning, what prices, what margins for the developing Vallée du Rhône AOC wines?
2005 : The stakes involved in the Rhône Valley wine-producing industry.
2006 : Exports: a lever to get out of the crisis.
2008: The companies of tomorrow in the Rhone Valley: the winning choices

« Meetings around the Rhône Valley »

Annual scientific and technical symposium organised by the technical department. http://www.institut-rhodanien.com

Internet site : www.inter-pro.org : transactions can be recorded directly on Internet by the producers and wine merchants of the Vallée du Rhône. The site makes the request for recording easier for the operators. It accelerates the process of learning about transactions and limits the exchange of mail. It is accessible 24 hours a day. The operators can follow the state of their account and the operations previously recorded.