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Since 2014, under the leadership of its managing director, David Liorit, Château Petit Val has made the fusion of tradition, innovation, and elegance its DNA. Meet a man in constant search of challenges. You are the managing director of Château Petit Val. What was your career path before arriving at the Château? After studying viticulture, oenology, wine commerce, and agricultural management, I enrolled at the Derenoncourt school, where I learned to break away from traditional academic foundations to bring my own style to wine. I then became the general manager of a group of shareholders... Read more
Breakaways in the vineyards
Terroir wines, those that gain depth over the years while gradually enhancing the distinctive characteristics and identity of a place, are undoubtedly witnesses to time and society. I never...
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Over the past decade, the number of French people interested in learning about the world of wine has grown from 35% to 51%. After studying at the École Hôtelière de Lausanne and working in...
Getaway
In 2015, the Climats of the Burgundy vineyards were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. This recognition underscores the global significance of the Burgundy vineyard, with its 84...
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Creating the optimal wine list is a challenge faced by every on-premise account. A decade after launching in France, Coravin have run case studies with two venues in different areas of the country...
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A family estate located in Change, Burgundy, Domaine Claude Nouveau produces 30% white wines and 70% red wines in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and Côte de Beaune regions. Prioritizing quality over...
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Built in the 18th century on the northern slope of Saint-Emilion, Château Tour Saint Pierre had belonged to the Goudineau family since 1928, notably known thanks to Jacques Goudineau, mayor of...