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Becky Wasserman & Co's winemaker interviews.
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Anjou: Vanessa Cherruau of Château de Plaisance
2019 is Vanessa Cherruau's first vintage at Château de Plaisance in Anjou and what a début! Her wines are brilliant and her concern for sustainability runs so much more than skin deep. For Loire geeks, there is a super discussion about the hill of Chaume, famous for producing stellar sweet wines and for having the only official crus in the Loire, but where incredible dry whites are now also being made.
It's a 2 hour + interview (apologies!) but Anjou is a fascinating region and Vanessa a captivating vigneronne. Our website and youtube channels have a detailed track list, allowing you to skip to whatever section you want to tlisten to.
(Our apologies for the sound on Paul's end —the ransom of living in gorgeous but semi-remote countryside— but the most important voice, Vanessa's, is crystal clear.) -
Anjou: Emmanuel Ogereau from Domaine Ogereau
Young Emmanuel Ogereau is a rising star in the Loire. He, and his parents, are also some of the nicest vignerons we work with. In this episode, he takes us on a deep dive into Anjou Noir and his biodynamically farmed vineyards on each bank of the Layon river and in Savennières. It's a 2.5 hour interview (apologies!) but there was just so much to cover. Our website and youtube channels have a detailed track list, allowing you to skip to whatever section you want to tlisten to.
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Northern Rhône: Jean-Baptiste Souillard
Jean-Baptiste Souillard talks about his experience in Burgundy, Cornas, St. Joseph.
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Savennières: Virginie & Nicolas Joly of Coulée de Serrant
Virginie and Nicolas Joly of Coulée de Serrant about biodynamics, biodiversity, viticulture and winemaking.
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Saumur: Brendan of Domaines Stater-West and Guiberteau & Arnaud of Domaine Arnaud Lambert
Brendan and Arnaud discuss the complex terroirs of Saumur and the stylistic differences between Domaines Stater-West, Guiberteau and Arnaud Lambert.
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Burgundy: Olivier Lamy of Domaine Hubert Lamy
Olivier Lamy tell us about high density plantings, non-hedging, Saint-Aubin, and the importance of crushing.