MOUTON CADET DEBUT AS OFFICIAL WINE

The bestselling Bordeaux brand introduces guests of one of the world's premier sports competitions to its exclusive Mouton Cadet Wine Cellar serving America's Cup Special Cuvée

Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the family company Baron Philippe de Rothschild, welcomes Sir Russell Coutts – CEO of the America's Cup Event Authority – at the Mouton Cadet Wine Cellar today during the 35^th America's Cup. Marking the debut of Mouton Cadet as the Official Wine of the 35^th America's Cup, yacht racing's most exciting event, Philippe Sereys de Rothschild and Sir Russell Coutts celebrate the new relations between the famous Bordeaux brand and the 35^th America's Cup.

The America's Cup's venerable heritage as the competition for the oldest trophy in international sports complements Mouton Cadet's high technical skill and commitment to excellence at all levels. Philippe Sereys de Rothschild says: "I am delighted that Mouton Cadet, the worldwide Bordeaux brand, has entered this new partnership with the America's Cup, the oldest and most prestigious sailing event in the world. This partnership makes perfect sense: we are both international brands with a strong history, ours dating back to 1853, when my family took its first big step into the world of wine, just two years after the America's Cup was founded. But, above all, the partnership with the America's Cup celebrates the synergy between Mouton Cadet's exacting standards and the high-level of rigor and dedication needed to compete in elite events."

Located in the America's Cup Village at the finish line of the race, the Mouton Cadet Wine Cellarenjoys an exceptional position for taking in the competition and offers stunning views of the famed coastline. The America's Cup Special Cuvée will serve as the official wine of the month-long competition, scheduled to run from Saturday, May 27^th to Tuesday, June 27^th . The glass-etched design on the bottle was signed by Sir Russell Coutts, five-time winner of the America's Cup, who shares: "I am thrilled to welcome Mouton Cadet aboard as Official Wine of the 35^th America's Cup and also pleased to have been part of the design of the Special Cuvée bottle.  Depicting the parallel between the forces of nature at sea and on land, it perfectly underlines the unpredictable natural elements that the crew is facing when driving a race boat or the winemaker when confronted with a threatening storm over his vineyards. Both have to work with nature, interpret the conditions, plan their course and strive to achieve the best."

The limited edition red, white and rosé wines are the perfect accompaniment to the sailing events, allowing wine lovers and sailing enthusiasts alike the chance to participate in one of the sport's most prestigious events.

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