What makes a wine event memorable? And why do some experiences succeed in turning people into long-term wine drinkers, while others leave no lasting impression at all? In this final episode of New Consumers, New Narratives, Pauline Vicard speaks with Loïc Lamy and Milena Berman, founders of Hautes Côtes and creators of the now cult Vin & Hip Hop events in Burgundy. Drawing on their experience organising events in Burgundy, Champagne, and Los Angeles, they discuss what younger consumers actually look for when they engage with wine: not status or technical knowledge alone, but hospitality, emotion, community, and a sense of belonging. For anyone organising events, hosting clients, or building wine tourism experiences, this conversation offers a timely reminder: people do not remember how much information they received. They remember how they felt, who they met, and whether they felt genuinely welcomed into the world of wine. More on Hautes Cotes: https://www.hautescotes.com/en And to take part in their upcoming wine and music events: · Montrachet Jazz festival in Puligny Montrachet, 30-31 May 2026 · Pop and Hip Hop in Champagne, 23 June 2026 · Vin and Hip Hop in Vougeot, October 2026

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