Winemaker Profiles

Welcome to Maison Champagne Lejeune
AliceMay 25, 2026
Sandrine and Pascal Lejeune are the winemakers at Maison Lejeune in Champagne, a family-owned estate on the southern slopes of Épernay. They were recently joined by...
Domaine du Salut: Aurélia and Frédéric, Winemakers of Gers
Paul25 May 2026
Aurélia and Frédéric Caumont seized an opportunity to change their lives and become winemakers. Their venture led them to the Domaine du Salut, in...
At the Gremillets': Things are Buzzing
Camille25 May 2026
Diary #1: How that little plot of vines my father inherited from his mother has grown! Since then, we haven’t...
Eric Bompard: Viticulture as a Goldsmith's Craft
Camille25 May 2026
Eric Bompard: From Cashmere to VineyardsAfter 35 years at the helm of one of France’s leading cashmere companies, Eric Bompard...
Château Peneau: Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law in Bordeaux
Camille25 May 2026
Château Peneau is a 30-hectare estate in the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Overlooking the Garonne River, this magnificent vineyard is managed by Dany and Emilie...
Cellar, Vintage, Investment
AliceMay 25, 2026
Diary #3: The highlight of the past few months at Château Lamothe de Haux has, of course, been the harvest for our white wines...
Domaine Bobinet in Saumur: Wines of Distinct Identity
Paul25 May 2026
What does being a winemaker mean to Sébastien Bobinet? “I love being in touch with nature and working the land, which is something very...”
EgiaTegia: Emmanuel Poirmeur, Basque Winemaker
Paul25 May 2026
Grab your masks and snorkels—we’re off to meet Emmanuel Poirmeur, our underwater winemaker at the EgiaTegia estate. Meet a daring winemaker and...
Château Beauchêne: Trintignant's Wines in the Rhône
Jean25 May 2026
Château Beauchêne and Jean-Louis TrintignantToday, we’re meeting with Michel and Dominique Bernard from Château Beauchêne. It’s a chance to learn a little more about...
Château des Annereaux Strives for Excellence
Camille25 May 2026
In 2017, Dominique, owner of Château des Annereaux, handed the reins over to his son Benjamin. That same year, the family estate celebrated its 10th anniversary...
The De Sousa Family, a Winemaking Lineage — Champagne
AliceMay 25, 2026
Behind this Portuguese name lies a champagne house founded 50 years ago. Three generations of the De Sousa family have succeeded one another at...
Emmanuel Poirmeur, the Winemaker of the Impossible
Erwann25 May 2026
In the latest issue of Thalassa, he’s dubbed the “winemaker of the impossible.” Emmanuel Poirmeur, a winemaker at the EgiaTegian’a estate, is clearly not one to shy away from a challenge. He has...