How did it come about ? I bought each of my children a case of Mouton Rothschild vintage of the year they were born, and told them that they would receive it when they came of age. They often asked me to show them “their” wine. So I created a wine cellar at home and then I needed to fill it! After that, I created a comfortable space to host friends and organise tastings.
How did you put your collection together ? It mainly consists of red wine, essentially Bordeaux, but also Rioja and some
Tuscan wine, Once a year, I bring together a committee of wine lover friends in my carnotzet to decide what to buy next, drawing inspiration from tests, little competitions and tastings.
What bottle (or case) are you proudest of ? There are too many that I like, but I think I like Pomerol the best.
What is your best memory linked to winemaking ? Last year I visited a client who shared the same passion, so we chatted the whole evening at a wonderful dinner during which exceptional vintages were served. We were on the same wavelength and these exceptionally rare moments remain amazing memories.
If you were to buy a chateau, which one would it be ? That would naturally be a dream, but it would be a Pomerol, and why not the Château Petrus ?
