Have you ever wondered what it takes to preserve the legacy of a world-renowned winery?

In our latest episode of Wine Talks, we sit down with Pierre-Olivier Clouet, the director general of the famous Château Cheval Blanc, one of Saint-Émilion’s premier wine producers in the Bordeaux region of France.

Pierre shares his deep insights into the intricacies of vineyard management and winemaking and the level of dedication needed to maintain the Château Cheval Blanc’s legacy.

We also discuss the evolving wine preferences of today’s market, the pursuit of accolades, how wine is a journey and more.

Ready to dive into Château Cheval Blanc’s success?

Tune in now!

 

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Pierre-Olivier Clouet’s role at Château Cheval Blanc (00:26)

Maintaining the identity and DNA of Château Cheval Blanc (02:41)

Pierre’s winemaking philosophies (06:15)

Château Cheval Blanc as a living entity, not a museum (17:42)

Importance of combining knowledge and observing nature (19:17)

Impact of climate change and how Château Cheval Blanc adapts (28:23)

On chasing points and accolades (31:52)

How to address the evolving wine preferences (33:14)

The many faces of wine (35:54)

The new wine language and how wine is a journey (40:35)

Respecting tradition and innovation (47:51)

 

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