In this episode of the Wine Podcast, host Jane Anson speaks to best-selling author Petie Kladstrup, about her latest book, The Last Empress of France, which explores the life of Eugénie de Montijo, the wife of Napoleon III. The discussion delves into Eugénie's significant yet often overlooked contributions to French history, particularly in women's rights and fashion as a political tool. Petie shares insights into her collaborative writing process with Evelyne Resnick and reflects on the impact of wine culture in historical narratives. The conversation also touches on the importance of storytelling in preserving legacies, and how she feels looking back 25 years after the publication of her seminal book detailing the impact of World War II on French wine.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Eugénie de Montijo

03:59 Reflections on 'Wine and War' and Its Impact

06:52 Transitioning from Wine to Biography

09:59 The Collaborative Writing Process

12:48 Eugénie's Role in Women's Education

15:54 Fashion as a Political Tool

19:05 Eugénie's Influence on French Culture

21:41 Research Challenges in Historical Biography

24:43 Future Writing Aspirations

27:43 Personal Connections to Wine

30:45 Final Thoughts on Eugénie's Legacy

34:11 Introduction to P.T. Kladstrup and His Work

34:41 Exploring Themes in 'The Last Empress of France'

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Jane Anson chats with Mike Juergens, head of the Bhutan Wine Company, about his unlikely journey into winecollecting. Entertaining, surprising, fascinating, find out why Mike thinks wine is neurologically wired into all of us, and how a 1975 Gattinara changed everything.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Bhutan Wine Company

01:38 The Journey into Wine

05:42 The Quest for Unique Wines

08:39 Wine Collecting Philosophy

11:35 The Art of Choosing Wine

14:18 Personal Connections through Wine

15:59 Reflections on Vintage Wines

16:14 The Journey of a Wine Lover

19:01 Exploring the Uniqueness of Bhutan Wines

22:14 Advice for Aspiring Wine Collectors

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The Wine Podcast from JaneAnson.com: Suzanne Mustacich and Charles Philipponnat talk the legendary Clos des Goisses and its sibling cuvées, the Philipponnat style, a dream Champagne dinner, best cheeses to serve alongside NV and vintage Champagnes, what are the best glasses to use, and whether decanting is needed. Go deep into these highly collectible bottles.

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Collectors: Jane Anson speaks to Philippe Troussier, ex-professional footballer turned international coach, who took Japan to the 2002 World Cup Finals, coached national teams from Qatar to Nigeria, and is now owner of Sol Beni winery in St Emilion. Find out how Philippe fell in love with wine thanks to a 1947 Château Margaux shared with him early in his career, how his winery is named after a training ground he built in Burkina Faso that started the careers of both Yaya and Kolo Touré, and what lessons from football can be applied in his new career. This podcast is in French with English subtitles.

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Thinking Differently: Pierre-Olivier Clouet, director of Château Cheval Blanc in St Emilion talks to Suzanne Mustacich about viticulture, agroforestry, farming, and reimagining the future of fine wine.

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