{"id":23841,"date":"2023-10-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/2023\/10\/12\/inside-la-place-produce-outstanding-wines-in-a-virtuous-and-sustainable-way\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T00:00:00","slug":"inside-la-place-produce-outstanding-wines-in-a-virtuous-and-sustainable-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/en\/2023\/10\/12\/inside-la-place-produce-outstanding-wines-in-a-virtuous-and-sustainable-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside La Place – Produce outstanding wines in a virtuous and sustainable way"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pierre Graffeuille<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Managing Director of SCDM DOMAINES :<\/p>\n

Ch\u00e2teaux Montrose, 2\u00e8me Grand Cru Class\u00e9 Saint-Est\u00e8phe<\/em><\/p>\n

Ch\u00e2teau Tronquoy, Saint-Est\u00e8phe<\/em><\/p>\n

Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny, Loire<\/em><\/p>\n

Domaine Rebourseau, Gevrey Chambertin, Bougogne<\/em><\/p>\n

Distillerie La M\u00e9tairie, Cognac<\/em><\/p>\n

La Truffi\u00e8re de C\u00e9ment, Chinon<\/em><\/p>\n

Working at the estate since 2022<\/p>\n

Ch\u00e2teau Montrose<\/strong><\/h2>\n

2nd Grand Cru Class\u00e9 en 1855, Saint-Est\u00e8phe<\/p>\n

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Gerda: <\/strong>\u00a0Tell us about you…<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pierre Graffeuille:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Wine was, for me, first and foremost a revelation. I found the evolution of wine in the bottle fascinating. The complexity of wine rules out any form of monotony, and this is primarily why I wanted to make it my profession. I then decided to pursue technical training: I am a graduate of both Bordeaux Sciences Agro and Bordeaux Faculty of Oenology. At the beginning of my career, I worked in production both in France and abroad: in Burgundy, the Rh\u00f4ne, Bandol, Morocco, Australia, and New Zealand. I have vinified a large number of grape varieties in both hot and cold regions. The idea was somewhat to train like the Compagnons du Devoir and the Tour de France, with experiences centered on the vine and wine in different regions of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Upon my return to Bordeaux, I wanted to add more strings to my bow. So, I decided to work as a courtier and then for a negociant. This period was incredibly enriching, and I was able to understand the workings of La Place de Bordeaux marketplace and the industry of Fine Wines. However, I eventually returned to my first love: managing wine estates. I held the position of Sales Director and then General Manager for Domaines Delon (Ch\u00e2teau L\u00e9oville las Cases, N\u00e9nin, and Potensac) for 10 years. After this decade, I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and embark on a new adventure by joining the SCDM Domaines group. This entity is dedicated to the viticultural and agricultural activities from the family holding of Martin and Olivier Bouygues. I am delighted to be part of this new venture and to work for this wonderful family.<\/p>\n

I am still learning every day, and this learning nourishes my daily life. It’s a profession that requires to be humble yet determined, especially when faced with nature.<\/p>\n

Gerda: <\/span><\/strong>What are the main challenges you personally face in your work?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pierre Graffeuille:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>There are many challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Firstly, to learn that it’s not possible to be everywhere at the same time. I don’t possess the gift of ubiquity, so it’s essential to organize and manage time effectively.<\/p>\n

Secondly, there’s the challenge of rallying teams around both mine and the Bouygues family family. We need to speak the same language and share the same goals to successfully carry out all our projects.<\/p>\n

Upon my arrival, Mr. Martin Bouygues entrusted me with three objectives for Montrose:<\/p>\n