Winemaker Profiles

From the Metro to Château de Valmer
PaulineMay 25, 2026
One evening, as he watched his third packed RER train pull by, Jean de Saint-Venant had a revelation: no more RER, no more work-sleep routine—it was time for him to take charge...
"La Tour de By: It's Our Turn"
PaulineMay 25, 2026
Diary #1: The Tour de By belonged to our grandfather, Marc Pagès; today, my cousin Frédéric and I are carrying on the tradition. The...
The Bet Pays Off at Clos de l’Elu — Burgundy
PaulineMay 25, 2026
Thomas and Charlotte CARSIN are the winemakers at Clos de l’Elu in the Anjou Noir region. This young couple, captivated and enchanted by the world of wine,...
Alain Brumont: Montus, Bouscassé, and Tannat
Jean25 May 2026
Alain Brumont, a star winemaker from southwestern France, has come up with a surprising and unique concept! He has built a wine safe capable of withstanding...
Michel Bernard:
Camille25 May 2026
Château Beauchêne isn’t just a fairytale castle, the perfect setting for lavish weddings. It’s also a vineyard located in the heart of the...
Gremillet Champagne is Enjoyed in 82 Countries
Erwann25 May 2026
Diary #3: You’re probably wondering what the symbolism behind the spiral on our bottle caps is. Let me explain the reasons behind it...
Domaine de Vénus: The Organic Transition Challenge
Jean25 May 2026
Located in the heart of the upper Agly Valley in the Catalan hinterland, the Domaine de Vénusa was founded 13 years ago. The history of this estate...
“Making Wine is Like Being a Magician” — Winemaker Profile
Paul25 May 2026
Nicolas Meylan spent 17 years of his life making wine… but for other people! Since 2012, he has been creating a wine that is close to his heart...
Château Hourtin-Ducasse: Mastering the Vintage
Erwann25 May 2026
Michel and Marie Noëlle Marengo embarked on their wine-making journey 40 years ago. Leaving behind life in Paris for the vineyards of...
The Gremillet Family: Dynamic Vintners in Champagne
Erwann25 May 2026
Diary #1: How that little plot of vines my father inherited from his mother has grown! Since then, we haven’t...
Domaine Pithon Paillé: Ivan Massonnat Revolutionizes Anjou — Winemaker Profile
Erwann25 May 2026
Ivan Massonnat, who has always been passionate about winemaking—a passion he has nurtured throughout his professional career—decided to buy a vineyard and embark on this adventure. In...
"I Advocate for Rare and Forgotten Grape Varieties" — Winemaker Portrait
Jean25 May 2026
Updated on December 14, 2022Personal Diary #2: I was the epitome of the overbooked city girl. I left the TV studios to become a winemaker...