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What Makes Château Cheval Blanc a Premier Winemaker with Pierre-Olivier Clouet
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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)
Additional Resources:
👉Learn more about Wine Talks: https://www.winetalkspodcast.com/
👉Watch the YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcE_nUpOKHY&list=PLVPoDzlH3_n8rqmofwcCQvOi_3Ci66bu_
👉Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WineTalksPodcast?sub_confirmation=1
👉Visit Château Cheval Blanc for more: https://www.chateau-cheval-blanc.com/en/
Watch or listen to this episode:
💥 May-Eliance Lencquesaing Episode: https://youtu.be/-PzmAV4ibVY
Let’s Connect:
🔸IG: https://www.instagram.com/winetalkspodcast/
🔸LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kalemkiarian-a792914
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Wine Talks with Paul K is the ultimate podcast for serious wine lovers who want to know everything about the wine business. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, this podcast will introduce you to the wonderful world of wine, one story at a time.
Follow Wine Talks with Paul K on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!
385 episodes
Manage episode 431826314 series 2521231
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)
Additional Resources:
👉Learn more about Wine Talks: https://www.winetalkspodcast.com/
👉Watch the YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcE_nUpOKHY&list=PLVPoDzlH3_n8rqmofwcCQvOi_3Ci66bu_
👉Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WineTalksPodcast?sub_confirmation=1
👉Visit Château Cheval Blanc for more: https://www.chateau-cheval-blanc.com/en/
Watch or listen to this episode:
💥 May-Eliance Lencquesaing Episode: https://youtu.be/-PzmAV4ibVY
Let’s Connect:
🔸IG: https://www.instagram.com/winetalkspodcast/
🔸LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kalemkiarian-a792914
–
Wine Talks with Paul K is the ultimate podcast for serious wine lovers who want to know everything about the wine business. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, this podcast will introduce you to the wonderful world of wine, one story at a time.
Follow Wine Talks with Paul K on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!
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