La confrérie
The members
The Guild is composed of:
Novice brothers-sisters
People recommended by a brother, novice, confirmed, enlightened or a member of the grand council are admitted, subject to successfully passing some 1st-level wine tests (know how to distinguish 2 regional wines and be able to toast in honour of Cléebourg wines).
Confirmed brothers-sisters
the Novice brothers-sisters are admitted as Confirmed brothers-sisters after successfully passing a 2nd-level wine test (know how to distinguish 4 regional wines and be able to toast in honour of Cléebourg wines).
Enlightened brothers-sisters
Confirmed brothers-sisters are admitted as Enlightened brothers-sisters after successfully passing a 3rd-level wine test (know how to distinguish 6 regional wines and be able to toast in honour of Cléebourg wines).
Ambassador brothers-sisters
Leading figures who have worked to help promote and develop Cléebourg wines or from the Confrérie are admitted as Ambassador brothers-sisters. They are requested to make a toast in honour of Cléebourg wines.
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The members of the Grand CouncilThe Grand Council has 17 members. It is composed of founding members and enlightened brothers. As soon as a post becomes vacant, the Grand Council unanimously elects one or several enlightened brothers by secret ballot to complete the Grand Council.
The dress
Green cape, white shirt, small Bordeaux-red tie, black hat, white gloves, medallion with 3 bunches of grapes (1 bunch for the Novices, 2 bunches for the Confirmed and 3 bunches for the Enlightened).
Actions
Participation in regional wine events. Organises wine-evening events upon request.
Informations
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Creation date: 1996