Denise Adams Owner Château Fonplégade Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé Gerda: Tell us about you… Denise Adams: Farming has been my lifelong passion, deeply rooted in my childhood, while my love affair with wine has endured. Witnessing the transformation in the vineyard during the growing season, watching the vines come to life after pruning, is a […]
Gerda Beziade: It’s always enjoyable to taste a good wine after it has been bottled. Recently, I had the opportunity to taste and discuss with the officials of the 14 Exceptional Crus Bourgeois of 2021 at a courtier’s office in Bordeaux. In 1932, the Crus Bourgeois wines were classified with the assistance of the Bordeaux […]
Pierre Graffeuille Managing Director of SCDM DOMAINES : Châteaux Montrose, 2ème Grand Cru Classé Saint-Estèphe Château Tronquoy, Saint-Estèphe Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny, Loire Domaine Rebourseau, Gevrey Chambertin, Bougogne Distillerie La Métairie, Cognac La Truffière de Cément, Chinon Working at the estate since 2022 Château Montrose 2nd Grand Cru Classé en 1855, Saint-Estèphe Gerda: Tell […]
How would you characterize the climate of 2023 in Bordeaux up to this point? Gerda Beziade: 2023 has been a multifaceted year for Bordeaux. The mild winter transitioned into a chilly April, but the spring brought generous rains. These weather conditions have favored an exceptional flowering, signaling the expected good yields. The summer, on the […]
Laure Canu Managing Director Working at the estate since 2021 Château Cantemerle 5eme Grand Cru Classé en 1855, Haut Médoc Gerda: Tell us about you… Laure Canu: I worked as a lawyer specializing in leveraged acquisitions for four years. It was an intellectually stimulating field that I was deeply interested in. I met open and […]
Manuel Louzada Managing Director Working at the estate since 2019 ALMAVIVA Puente Alto, Chile Gerda: You have told once in an interview that creativity is the most powerful energy that you have. Can you tell us more about you …….. Manuel Louzada: I was born in Portugal into a family that has been dedicated to the […]
Max Lalondrelle Managing Director – Fine Wines buyer Berry Bros & Rudd After the intense week of Primeurs tastings, I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Max Lalondrelle, who kindly agreed to an interview over lunch. Max is one of the most well-known buyers on the Place de Bordeaux and the Managing Director […]
Sam Assaad MISA IMPORTS You and Your company Gerda: Could you please introduce your personal background and what led you to become interested in wine? Sam Assaad: I have a university degree in mathematics and marketing. As part of my marketing objectives, I made a presentation on wine and was immediately recruited by a […]
Peter Maude Peter Maude Fine Wines You and Your company Gerda: Could you please introduce your personal background and why wine? Peter Maude: I started my career at the Bank of New Zealand in 1957 as a junior in a little country town Hamilton. I enjoyed my life by playing tennis, cricket, golf and of […]
Min-Woo Lee Vinotheque, Korea You and Your company Gerda: Could you please introduce your personal background and why wine? Min-Woo Lee: I founded an IT company with my 3 university friends in 2000. In 2004, I left the company for new life. Before finding a new job and making any further decision I decided to […]