The Jurade of St Emilion council – made up mainly of chateau owners who regulate the famous Bordeaux wine region – gathered in Rabat yesterday evening to induct Maltese wine lovers including Times of Malta head of news Ariadne Massa (centre) into the organisation in a colourful ceremony that was followed by a gala dinner. The Jurade, which dates from 1199, also inducted the French Ambassador to Malta, Béatrice Le Fraper du Hellen (right), during a reception at the ambassador’s residence in Żebbuġ on Friday night.