On October 23rd 2015, the "Commanderie de Bordeaux" created a new chapter in Lebanon. The ceremony was held at Villa Linda Sursok.
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The members of the "Commanderie" received a medal and a diploma from the Grand Maître of the Lebanese chapter: Mr. Etienne Debbane.
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The "Commanderie" is comprised of amateurs and some professionals, who share the same passion and act as spokespeople for all Bordeaux wines in their own country.
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The Members of the Grand Conseil du Vin de Bordeaux that were present during the ceremony are:
• M. Hubert de Boüard: Grand Maître of the Grand Conseil du Vin de Bordeaux
• M. Jean-Marc Dulong: Member of the "Commanderie du Bontemps Médoc & Graves - Sauternes & Barsac"
• M. Roland Quancard: Member of the "Conseil Privé du Grand Conseil du Vin de Bordeaux" and Member of the "Commanderie du Bontemps Médoc & Graves - Sauternes & Barsac"
• M. Guy Meslin: Member of the "Conseil Privé du Grand Conseil du Vin de Bordeaux" and Member of "la Jurade de Saint-Emilion:
• Mme. Emmanuelle Miller: Grand Maître of the "Connétablie de Blaye - Côtes-de-Bordeaux"
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Guests of Honor:
• M. Angus Smith: Grand Maître Territorial of the "Commanderies de Bordeaux" in USA.
• M. Dominique Renard: Jurat de Saint-Emilion
• M. et Mme. Daniel Audibert
• M. et Mme. Jean Marc Quarin
• M. et Mme. Jean-Marie Fraisseix
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Commanderies are real embassies of Bordeaux wine!