Yves de Launay on Château Angélus, Terroir, and Timeless Elegance скачать в хорошем качестве

Yves de Launay on Château Angélus, Terroir, and Timeless Elegance

In this exceptional episode, I welcome Yves de Launay, Executive Vice President of the Americas for Château Angélus, one of the most prestigious wine estates in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux. With a resume that includes Cheval Blanc, Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Cartier, Yves brings a wealth of luxury industry expertise to this deep-dive into Bordeaux’s Right Bank. We explore the fascinating multi-generational legacy of Château Angélus, led today by Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, only the third woman to run the estate in 250 years. Yves shares insights into the château’s visionary expansion into hospitality—including Michelin-recognized restaurants—and discusses how sustainability, Cabernet Franc-forward winemaking, and the limestone-clay terroir of Saint-Émilion shape the estate’s elegant and age-worthy wines. Other standout moments: Why Château Angélus withdrew from the Grand Cru Classé A classification in 2022 -The story behind the iconic three-bell logo and its spiritual origins How Château Angélus is marketing fine Bordeaux to new generations Tackling wine counterfeits and navigating U.S. allocations Personal favorites from South Florida’s fine dining scene Whether you’re a Bordeaux collector, fine wine investor, or simply love right bank masterpiece, this episode uncorks insider access to one of the world’s most revered estates. Watch HERE or on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Spotify iHeartradio Amazon Music Audible Visit me on my social media platforms: Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok Facebook Thank you for listening. As always, from my “palette” to yours, Cheers! Brenda