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Christophe Bousquet is a 3rd generation winegrower. His father wasn't making his own wine, but he had a deep and wide culture of wines which he shared with Christophe early on. In fact, wine was practically the only topic of conversation at the family dinner table. While discussing with prestigious winemakers, Christophe's father warms up to the idea of making his own wine. So they start looking for a vineyard with great potential and they soon focus on the La Clape appelation. Meanwhile Christophe deepens his knowledge in winemaking by getting an advanced diploma in œnology.
In 1987, the then owner of Domaine Pech Redon is in poor health and the Bousquet family's passion convinces him to sell his property to them. Winemaking is entrusted to Christophe for whom the time has come to apply what he studied so obsessively. He decides to do it in the most personal way he can. And it's an immediate success. His very first vintage receives critical acclaim and makes his father proud. Domaine Pech Redon has been his life project ever since - he has put the La Clape appelation on the map on an international level.
Christophe Bousquet is a 3rd generation winegrower. His father wasn't making his own wine, but he had a deep and wide culture of wines which he shared with Christophe early on. In fact, wine was practically the only topic of conversation at the family dinner table. While discussing with prestigious winemakers, Christophe's father warms up to the idea of making his own wine. So they start looking for a vineyard with great potential and they soon focus on the La Clape appelation. Meanwhile Christophe deepens his knowledge in winemaking by getting an advanced diploma in œnology.
In 1987, the then owner of Domaine Pech Redon is in poor health and the Bousquet family's passion convinces him to sell his property to them. Winemaking is entrusted to Christophe for whom the time has come to apply what he studied so obsessively. He decides to do it in the most personal way he can. And it's an immediate success. His very first vintage receives critical acclaim and makes his father proud. Domaine Pech Redon has been his life project ever since - he has put the La Clape appelation on the map on an international level.
Jean-Louis Poudou became winemaker by coincidence. His first dream was to become a mechanical engineer because he was comfortable with numbers. While being a wine grower, his father invented the first auger in France. So Jean-Louis attends university, but he 's not very studious, he realizes that his heart is somewhere else, but his father ignores his requests to work with him.
Jean-Louis meets Marie-Claude, his wife, whose father is both a doctor and a wine grower. Unlike his father, his father-in-law actaully suggests that he buys his vineyard from him. Jean-Louis borrows the money and buys it. He then immediately changes the focus of the vineyard from just growing grapes to making his own wine. Jean-Louis' heart is in creating a direct connection between his work and wine lovers. In his own words, he wants luxury for everyone. He throws himself into his passion and soon receives recognition from the likes of Olivier Poussier, then best sommeiller in the world. And as they say, the rest is history.
Early on in his life, a magical meal defined Pierre Sibille's vocation. The combination of a hen from Bresse with an old Ploussard from Pierre Overnoy (Jura) gave him so much pleasure that he wanted to contribute to moments like this one for others - Marcel Proust and his madeleines.
Pierre started his career as a wine grower and winemaker in Alsace where he was born. However, is passion for winemaking led him to want to experiment with red grapes, which are not very common in Alsace. So he moved his family to Minervois in the southwest of France. There, he had to adapt to traditional local grapes like Marselan, but he retained the freedom to make uncharacteristic wines for the region like his Chardonnay.
Pierre likes to say that he designs his vineyards and sculpts his wines. In his mind, it all begins with understanding grape juice!
Bakkanali is the dream come true of two young friends: Sebastian Nasello, already acclaimed winemaker at Podere Le Ripi in Montalcino; and Ugo Fabbri exuberant wine expert who takes wine very seriously but does not miss an opportunity to celebrate life with his friends. This what the great adventure of Bakkanali is about and we're grateful for them sharing their talent, energy and sense of adventure with us.
