How long have you been a winemaker?
I have been a winemaker for seven years now, the last four of which have been full time.
What is your best memory in the vineyard or cellar?
The day when we learnt that our old bottle of wine that had been corked using a glass stopper, and that is still full, dated from 1750 (give or take 25 years). It is one of the oldest bottles of wine in the world!
For the 2015 vintage, that is still in the ageing process, what is at present your favourite wine and why?
We only have one wine, characterising the identity of our vineyard that is made up of four grape varietals and three distinct terroirs. It's therefore our favourite wine! And its name? Château Coutet!
For 2017, what are your upcoming projects or challenges?
Finishing the renovation of my house whose walls date from the end of the Middle Ages. It is located in the middle of the estate and is nestled next to our vineyards.
A question that our clients often ask. What does a winemaker do when he has a little time to himself?
He tries to get a little rest... !
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Hi,
I had the good fortune to receive a wine experience at Château Coutet as a gift last Christmas. I have already received a newsletter by email. And I realised that a vine is in fact two vines. The winemaker starts to work the vines not just for this year during pruning, but also by selecting which branches will be used for the following year's harvest.
When you get close to a human activity such as this, you can only admire the intelligence that it engenders.
Thank you.
Jean Noel
Envoyé le Mercredi 01 February 2017 by Jean Noel