Bringing the Beaujolais Back to Blighty 🍷💃🏼🏎️💃🏼🍷 …

Racy Blondes roar to victory in epic charity wine dash for The Beaujolais Run® 2023 🏁🍷

In a spirited triumph, Team Racy Blondes emerged as the unrivalled champions in this year's charity wine dash for The Beaujolais Run®. The all-female powerhouse conquered the GT2 class, kicking off from RAF Brize Norton on Monday 13th and roaring back in style to Windsor Castle just in time for the Christmas Lights extravaganza. 

The objective? To bring back to Blighty the much-coveted Yannick de Vermont Beaujolais Nouveau 2023, the very elixir that graced the Mayor of Beaujolais' gala dinner on 18th November 🍷🎖️🍷 described by wine judge Fran as 'a veritable black fruit bombshell with inky depth, subtle spice, and lifted herbal freshness on the finish.'

Race Highlights in a Flash

• 🏎️ The Racy Blondes, led by racing ace Tina Cooper and wine aficionado Fran Bridgewater clinched victory for GT2
• 🌍 The 52nd edition of The Beaujolais Run® saw teams from Ferraris to vintage E-type Jaguars dashing across the Autumnal French countryside, first to lay claim to the new release Beaujolais Nouveau and bringing it back to Blighty in record time 
• 📻 Featured on The Wine Show Australia, British Forces Broadcasting Service and Alfred 107.3fm, the daring adventure has captured the attention of wine and motorsport enthusiasts worldwide
• 📰 Catch the full scoop in the Maidenhead Advertiser

Sipping Success - The Wines

• 🍇 The celebrated Beaujolais Cru 2023, crafted by Yannick de Vermont of Château de Vaux (Appellation Beaujolais-Villages Contrôlée), added sophistication to the triumph. Discover more at Les Vins Yannick de Vermont
• 🥂🍾 The prize-winning trophy was presented by the VIP Host for Champagne Taittinger's accompanied by Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus Cuvée composed of Chardonnay (50%) and Pinot Noir (50%) selected exclusively from the top classified Grands Crus vineyards

Behind the Wheel - The Drivers

• 🚗 Fran Bridgewater's dream of conquering The Beaujolais Run® came true in her 50th birthday year, fuelled by her passion for wine and an early career in motorsport dating back to the iconic Spectre R42 supercar in the '90s. Listen to Fran's adrenaline-pumping interview on Alfred Radio: SoundCloud (from 4'442 onwards)
• 🏎️ Tina Cooper, a seasoned racing pro and Jaguar Land Rover engineer, brought her winning streak to The Beaujolais Run® for the third time. Her remarkable career includes being the first female to claim the National Mini 7 Racing Club Championship outright

Navigating the Adventure - Team Dynamics

• 🌍 Fran and Tina united as an Essex meets Sussex navigational force, blazing through the six-day enduro with speed and precision.
• 🎭 Adding a dash of comedy, the duo tackled a day of driving in pub-themed fancy dress where competitors dressed as Knights, Cricketers, Admiral Nelson and Venetian Masqueraders!

Raising the Stakes - Charity Drive

• 💰 In the true spirit of The Beaujolais Run®, the Racy Blondes are continuing to rally support for The RAF Benevolent Fund. Every penny counts as they strive to hit their team target of £1,350 at JustGiving.

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