” Bordeaux, one of the world’s leading centers for fine wines” Gerda Beziade : For the past three years, Excellence Vin, a courtier specializing in wines from outside the Bordeaux region, has been organizing a tasting of non-Bordeaux wines at the beginning of September. This wonderful tasting takes place at the Bassin des Lumières, a digital […]
🎧 For the first time, we are offering the Inside in an audio file 🎧 Jean-Guillaume Prats Vice President of Delon Estates Executive President of Château Estoublon-Roseblood Gerda’s note In December 2022, I had a fascinating interview with Jean-Guillaume Prats, which led to the publication of Inside No. 81. His family owned Château Cos d’Estournel, […]
“We are partners of La Place & we are committed to the long term” This is the final part of our trilogy dedicated to the finances of the Bordeaux wine industry. Jean-Renaud Dallay, Corporate Market Director at CIC Sud-Ouest, Mathieu Brunel, Corporate Branch Director and Vincent Castro, Corporate Account Manager at CIC Sud-Ouest, discuss the […]
“We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible long-term support” Aurélie QUELLIEN Head of Wine Transactions for the Société Générale Group Gerda: Can you give us an overview of the role of the banks in supporting the Bordeaux wine industry ? Aurélie Quellien: For a long time, we’ve played an important role […]
“We are committed to supporting the evolution of the Bordeaux wine industry” Eric Garreau Head of Viticulture and Major Wine Companies Crédit Agricole Aquitaine Gerda: Can you tell us about the wine market division and your role? Eric Garreau: In 2005, after working as head of the Saint Emilion group, I decided, at the request of the […]
Tristan Le Lous Owner Château Cantenac Brown 3ème Cru Classé Margaux In May 2022, when I met José Sanfin, manager of Château Cantenac Brown for over 34 years, we discussed the fact that this magnificent estate has been bought by the Le Lous family in 2019. It seems obvious to meet the new owners in […]
Ariane Gratiot Co-Managing Director David Suire Technical Director Château Larcis Ducasse Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion Gerda: Ariane, you’re the 4th generation to own a business. What are the main challenges you face personally in your job? Ariane Gratiot: The main challenge is to convey the image of Larcis Ducasse to professionals and […]
Fabien Teitgen Managing director, agronomist and oenologist Château Smith Haut Lafitte Grand Cru Classé, Pessac Leognan Gerda Beziade: Can you tell about us? Fabien Teitgen: My background is fairly straightforward. I’m originally from Lorraine, an industrial region, but part of my family worked in agriculture. In particular, my great-grandfather owned vines and fruit trees. He was a […]
Lise Latrille Managing Director in post since 2000 Château Prieuré Lichine 4th Grand Cru Classé Margaux Gerda: Tell us about yourself… Lise Latrille: I joined Château Prieuré-Lichine at the beginning of 2000, shortly after it was acquired by the Ballande family at the end of 1999. My background is deeply rooted in the world of wine. As a […]
Jérôme Moitry Managing Director Château Climens Premier Cru Classé Barsac Sauternes Gerda: Tell us about yourself… Jérôme Moitry: I’m going to talk about my brother and myself, as I accompanied him in this magnificent acquisition. We come from Nîmes, with a father from Lorraine and a mother from Spain. My brother graduated from the Ecole Normale Supérieure in […]