Yunding Ranch

Chapter 473
Jack was annoyed and wanted to have a good argument with Lu Li, but the fuming look wanted to roll up his sleeves and start a fight.

But William and Brian still supported him, turned around and left, and kept reassuring, "There is no need to bother with them, the boy from the country doesn't understand anything, and he has never heard of it. It is probably better than the quality of Argentina. Worse, put yourself in the same position and compare with them, and the result is that you lose value.”

"This kind of stupid young man who doesn't know the heights of the sky and the earth should be taught a lesson! Really, anyone nowadays dares to say anything, style, and is there style! What about upbringing? Politeness? Respect? Don't take a good lesson, They don’t know what wine is, what class is, and what is nobility! I’m so pissed off! I’m so pissed off! It’s a shame that a worthless guy is still showing off there!”

"You said it too, when the time comes, the wines will compete. The roses in the desert are guaranteed to show their true colors. There are only a few wines worth mentioning in the New World..."

The cursing voice gradually drifted away, and disappeared in the turbulent crowd in an instant. The bustling heat wave overwhelmed it, and calmness was restored, as if the short confrontation just now had never happened at all.In other words, the contradiction between the old and the new world is commonplace in the Brussels Wine Competition.

After the three of them walked away, Lu Li and Nicholas exchanged glances, and then they both laughed.

Lu Li frowned slightly, as if venting his dissatisfaction, "Is this how Europeans treat guests? I always thought that even if they cursed, they were extremely graceful, or cursed behind their backs, at least in person Will maintain etiquette. Or is my understanding of European nobles wrong?"

"They're not aristocrats." Nicholas could catch the smile deep in Lu Li's eyes, but he didn't see the smile either, "They're farmers just like you and me. The difference is that their ancestors have been in the wine business for generations, while you have only recently started. Do. So, there’s always going to be some airs in front of you, but at the end of the day, we’re all the same people.”

"They might not agree with what you said." Lu Li raised the corner of his mouth and said jokingly, "What's their background? I think they are very innocent, and they are lying on the ground for no reason."

"It's not inexplicable." Nicholas raised his chin and gestured around.

Lu Li looked around for a week, and then he noticed the eyes that fell on him. If there were eyes that seemed to be absent, he was quietly looking at him. Occasionally, some eyes touched him directly, and the other party did not avoid them. Instead, he nodded politely, and then He looked at it generously.There was obvious scrutiny in that gaze.

"Everyone should know by now that a winery from Texas has landed in this year's competition. Don't mention us, even Napa Valley is very surprised." Nicholas explained, when the time came, Lu Li suddenly realized, "They are just It's just an outpost, I guess they came here specially to ridicule you, but I didn't expect..."

Nicholas paused intentionally, and the following words came to an abrupt end.Lu Li chuckled and continued, "It's just that I didn't expect to encounter a thorn. For the elderly, they always hate such thorns the most, because they don't like their authority to be affected by any form. challenge."

Lu Li not only challenged, but also retaliated powerfully.Obviously, this was unexpected by William et al.

"Right now, Yunding Winery is about to become famous. European wineries are a small circle, and the news spreads fast. Maybe you haven't had time to finish your next glass of wine, and the whole venue will be spread." Nicholas His tone was very ordinary, but his eyes were a little gloating.

"Why, is that the owner of the big winery?" Lu Li immediately understood the deep meaning in Nicholas' eyes.

William is the owner of a winery, and he sent a challenge to Lu Li just now.Although this is not a head-to-head confrontation, it can be expected that after the official scores of the competition are released, the scores of Yunding Winery and William Winery will inevitably be compared. William, Jack, and Brian, it is estimated that other wineries will also be talking about it. At that time, Yunding Winery will be really famous, in a way that is not so pleasing.

"Chateau Ducasse." Nicholas repeated it again. He mentioned it casually during the introduction, but it just passed by. It is a manor not far from Lafite Castle. It was selected as a five-level winery in 1855. But its fate was ill-fated, with insect pests, weather disasters, wars, and the Great Depression. Over the past century and a half, there have been ups and downs. After several reincarnations, after entering the new century, it was on the verge of bankruptcy, and it was resold more than ten years ago, but it has never been able to produce excellent wine."

A typical European winery has a long history and lasts for hundreds of years. This is also one of the biggest differences between the old and new world wineries: the longest new world winery is only three to 40 years old, and it cannot compare with the long history of the old world. on a par.

"Until three years ago, they produced a bottle of top-notch Cabernet Sauvignon, which won the gold medal in the regional wine competition. They even beat Lafite and Lafleur that year, and they were in the limelight for a while." Nicholas's words were very simple. , but in a few words, it outlined the grand occasion at that time, "The following year, their Cabernet Sauvignon scored 92 points, and they really made a name for themselves. To the public, it is just a low-key unknown winery , but in France, there are many people who don’t like big chateaus, but prefer such small chateaux.”

Lu Li nodded meaningfully, "It seems that this time, I have encountered a strong enemy." Not only a strong enemy, but also an unexpected strong enemy.

Yunding Winery came to Brussels this time not only to participate in the competition, but also to open up contacts and lay the foundation for future business contacts.But now, with such a strong enemy, things suddenly became difficult.Accidentally, Yunding Winery became the laughing stock of everyone, and it will become more difficult to reverse the momentum in the future.

For the ambitious Yunding Ranch, this can be called a bad start.

"The future is uncertain." Lu Li dragged out the end and sighed softly, but there was no worry at all between his brows.

He has long known the confrontation between the old and the new world. Even if it is not now, he will inevitably encounter similar problems after the competition. There is no need to be timid or worry.In the world of red wine, there is an unshakable truth, not the audience is the first, but the quality is the first. Really excellent red wine, even if it is a little-known winery, can still be highly sought after.It's like Chateau Ducasse, which has been resurgent after falling into a trough for nearly half a century.

Nicholas caught Lu Li's expression and laughed dumbfoundedly, "It's still uncertain who will become whose sharpening stone, right?" Dukas Winery wants to suppress the arrogance of Yunding Winery, and in turn, Yunding Winery The winery might not be able to make use of the Doucas winery to make a name for itself.

Lu Li spread his hands, neither affirming nor denying, but changed the subject and said half-jokingly, "I originally thought that I would make more friends here..."

"Hehe." Nicholas laughed straight away, "In Brussels, this is definitely not a problem. Come, let me introduce you. I believe that in just a few minutes, your charm can convince countless old pedants."

"Charm? I don't think an Asian face is attractive on European soil." Lu Li glanced to the side while talking. Nicholas turned his head, followed Lu Li's gaze, and then looked at The three of them walked together and walked towards each other.

There were three more people, but this time they were not Nicholas' "friends", but came for Lu Li.

Lu Li took the initiative to take a step forward, and greeted with a smile, "Are you also here to participate in the wine competition?"

"Come and join in the fun. Where there is alcohol, there is a party." Robinson was the one who spoke the most, followed by Raymond, who once again started complaining, "This is a competition, not a party."

Seeing that Robinson was about to fight back, Lu Li took the initiative to say, "A game is a game, and a party is a party. They can be played at the same time, and they won't affect each other." After trying the gnocchi soup at the ranch last time, Lu Li felt that Robinson is more cordial, while Raymond still maintains a close and distant relationship.

After hugging Robinson and Raymond respectively, Mark, who didn't say a word, also gave Lu Li a hug. He didn't say anything, but the friendship between the two was the most tacit. ?"

"It's not that easy, there are more than 8000 wines." Lu Li chuckled, only seeing these three people, but not Richard.Thinking about it carefully, it's not surprising that Richard should still be busy at the Coolmore Racecourse, and the wine competition is not his scope of work. "Or, are you planning to help together?"

"Even if you don't say it, Robinson is ready to taste all [-] wines." Mark teased in a low voice, and Robinson immediately raised his chin and complained "hehehe", "I don't know people think I'm an alcoholic."

"Isn't it?" Raymond spit out the gaps, making everyone laugh again.

Until now, Lu Li had time to introduce Nicholas, Mark and others.To Lu Li's surprise, they didn't know each other, and Nicholas showed a look of surprise, as if to say, "I don't need my help at all, you've already opened up the situation."

Mark and others did not know Nicholas, but Nicholas had heard of them, and they were also worth mentioning in London.Such upper-class groups are the most important consumer groups of top wines. If they can open up the situation and establish contacts, this will undoubtedly be a vital source of motivation for the long-term development of the winery.

Lu Li shrugged, just chuckled, and turned to look at Mark again, "How many kinds of wine have you tasted today, is there any that impressed you?"

(End of this chapter)