{"id":25494,"date":"2025-09-19T13:41:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T13:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/2025\/09\/19\/annabelle-grellier\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T15:24:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T15:24:51","slug":"annabelle-grellier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/en\/2025\/09\/19\/annabelle-grellier\/","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u00e2teau d\u2019Yquem \u2014 The Distribution Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25494\" class=\"elementor elementor-25494\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dbe3ca6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2dbe3ca6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b30a437 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b30a437\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><em>\u00ab You must always put yourself at the level of the end consumer \u00bb<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b70de03 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7b70de03\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43faf90e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43faf90e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Annabelle Grellier<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1235b78f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1235b78f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Marketing &amp; Sales Director | <span>Ch\u00e2teau d\u2019Yquem<\/span><span><\/span><br><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34948856 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"34948856\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da5a1d3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"da5a1d3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81249ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"81249ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adecc36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"adecc36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>Gerda Beziade : What are the main challenges you are facing?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>Annabelle Grellier : <\/strong>The first challenge is getting Yquem into glasses\u2026 And into people\u2019s minds. Our goal is to reignite the desire for it \u2014 even though Yquem continues to make people dream. When I first arrived, I received countless messages from friends, former colleagues, and partners: they congratulated me, but more importantly, they told me about their very first experience with Yquem. It\u2019s amazing how deeply this wine stays in people\u2019s memories. But it is still locked in a certain image: that of a wine reserved exclusively for dessert, and one that must be kept for many years before opening. We need to break that mold and encourage more spontaneous enjoyment.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Les probl\u00e9matiques ici, \u00e0 Yquem, sont-elles similaires \u00e0 celles que tu as connues chez Palmer, o\u00f9 tu as men\u00e9 une belle carri\u00e8re de Directrice marketing, communication et commerciale export pendant quatorze ans ?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Not really. At Palmer, I spent ten years focused on communications, then four years on the commercial side. The commercial setup is very different. Palmer sells mainly en primeur, whereas at Yquem we sell only physical stock, working with a wider network of n\u00e9gociants. What\u2019s particularly interesting about a March release of physical stock is that we have the first three months of the year to communicate and promote in the market, building momentum for the launch.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Another difference lies in the pricing strategy: in en primeur, price fluctuations can be significant. At Yquem, since the 2011 vintage, release prices have remained virtually stable. Here, the philosophy is about long-term value building. And at Yquem, time is measured on a very long scale indeed.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : You\u2019ve had an impressive career in the luxury sector, overseeing both communications and commercial operations. Do you see it as a strength to hold both responsibilities? <\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG :<\/strong> Yes, absolutely. I need both. It was actually one of the reasons I accepted this position at Yquem. When I worked solely in communications, I longed to see the tangible results in the field. And when I focused purely on sales, I sometimes felt a frustration at the lack of tools created upstream to support the sales efforts.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">These two functions are often seen as opposites \u2014 image on one side, business on the other \u2014 but when they feed into each other, they become far more powerful. At Yquem, I am committed to laying strong brand foundations that allow both Yquem and Y d\u2019Yquem to express themselves more freely, more clearly, and to become even more desirable.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">What is especially close to my heart is reviving the culture of Yquem. Its connection to literature, with authors such as Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Dard or Colette, is part of the soul of the estate. Bringing this back to life will help Yquem shine once again as the great wine it has always been.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">On the commercial front, I\u2019m delighted: the release of Yquem 2022, despite a challenging context, was a success. It was well prepared and our partners had confidence in us.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Y Is there a lot of interaction between the parent company, LVMH, and you here at Yquem?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Yes, especially when it comes to communications, with Pauline Frachon, who works with several of the group\u2019s maisons. She helped us define Yquem\u2019s brand platform. I\u2019m still in regular contact with her today. On the commercial side, we work closely with LVMH Vins d\u2019Exception. Their Managing Director, Mathieu Julien, knows Yquem very well, having previously served as our Sales Director. Together with his team of Business Development Managers, who are present in the field, they support four maisons of the group \u2014 Yquem, Cheval Blanc, Clos des Lambrays, and Colgin Cellars \u2014 to ensure distribution that is both qualitative and well-balanced.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Does this create a kind of synergy between you?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Not exactly a synergy in the strict sense, as each maison has its own identity, policies, and strategies tailored to its wines. But yes, these exchanges are always interesting and enriching.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcdbcd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bcdbcd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"365\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-365x500.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-25452\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-365x500.png 365w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-219x300.png 219w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-55x75.png 55w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement.png 412w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 365px, 365px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c0a535 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6c0a535\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a275dc elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6a275dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8320ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c8320ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Markets &amp; Strategy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-736bd4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"736bd4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : What are your key markets?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG :<\/strong> For Yquem, our two leading markets are the United States and France. We also have strong positions in several European markets such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Italy. More surprisingly, it is the Asian markets that remain somewhat behind. Japan and South Korea consistently deliver solid results, but we still have work to do in developing China, Hong Kong, and other parts of Asia. These markets hold tremendous potential, but our footprint is still relatively limited.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Why has growth in these Asian markets been slow?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG :<\/strong> Probably because we haven\u2019t spent enough time there yet. It\u2019s essential \u2014 especially when it comes to education. Historically, Asian consumers\u2019 first preference has been for red wines. But we believe strongly in the potential of pairing Yquem with local gastronomy. With Asian cuisine, the harmonies can sometimes be spectacular. To succeed, we need to rely on the right personalities and partner with top chefs who can share this experience. In Hong Kong, for example, we already have a remarkable ambassador in Caprice, led by chef Guillaume Galliot.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Caprice is your first \u201cLighthouse.\u201d Could you tell me more about this commercial strategy, introduced in 2021 by Lorenzo Pasquini (Managing Director of Yquem) and Mathieu Julien (Managing Director of LVMH Vins d\u2019Exception)? <\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Yes. The \u201cLighthouse\u201d concept was born at Caprice. Guillaume Galliot and Victor Petiot, his head sommelier \u2014 both passionate about Yquem \u2014 wanted to rekindle consumption after the post-Covid period. From the moment they reopened, they started serving Yquem from an Imp\u00e9riale, creating a real event in the dining room and sparking strong desire. Today, they sell an Imp\u00e9riale roughly every ten days \u2014 which is absolutely extraordinary. This concept works when the venue is driven by true lovers of wine. Another great example is Emmanuel Cadieu at Le Cheval Blanc in Paris, an outstanding ambassador.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">In the United States, SingleThread restaurant serves between 300 and 400 bottles of Yquem per year, with food pairings designed specifically around our wine. For us, building this network of exceptional venues, capable of telling the story of Yquem in a living, engaging way, is essential.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : How many Lighthouses make up this global network of Yquem ambassador venues?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>There are currently 40, spread across the four corners of the globe. We strive to maintain a close, privileged relationship with each of them, and I\u2019m not sure this community is meant to grow much larger. However, we believe strongly in the power of service by the glass. That is where we will be focusing our efforts in the coming months. The goal is clear: for every person, wherever they are in the world, to have the chance \u2014 at least once in their lifetime \u2014 to taste Yquem.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Quelles sont vos priorit\u00e9s en termes de d\u00e9veloppement commercial ?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG :<\/strong> La priorit\u00e9 num\u00e9ro un, c\u2019est de d\u00e9velopper les march\u00e9s asiatiques. Nous croyons \u00e9galement beaucoup au potentiel du march\u00e9 indien, qui pour l\u2019instant ne repr\u00e9sente presque rien. Aujourd\u2019hui, les caves des indiens fortun\u00e9s sont essentiellement compos\u00e9es de vins rouges. Ils connaissent peu les vins liquoreux, et encore moins Yquem. Nous sommes convaincus qu\u2019il faut tracer un v\u00e9ritable chemin dans ce pays. <br \/>Our second challenge is to strengthen our presence with wine merchants. That is one of our key objectives for the coming months: to accelerate and increase our visibility in this important distribution channel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94a95b0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"94a95b0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-538123b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"538123b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ade38cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ade38cd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-570d915 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"570d915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-416x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-25455\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-416x500.jpg 416w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-62x75.jpg 62w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 416px, 416px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe72f40 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe72f40\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b960c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9b960c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-1-405x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-25458\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-1-405x500.jpg 405w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-1-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-1-61x75.jpg 61w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 405px, 405px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8ba347 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b8ba347\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d419cc4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d419cc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f666e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f666e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">La Place<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-198791a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"198791a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91d91a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91d91a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : For years now, Bordeaux has been talking about the Indian market, and many wealthy Indians keep their cellars in London.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>That\u2019s true, but their cellars are still mostly filled with red wines. They are not very familiar with sweet wines, and even less with Yquem. We are convinced that we must carve a clear path into this country. Our second challenge is to strengthen our presence with wine merchants. That will be a key focus in the coming months: to accelerate and increase our visibility in this distribution channel.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Both in France and abroad?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Yes. For example, in the United States, where we are well represented in restaurants but still have limited presence in wine shops. We need to identify the right partners and work closely with them.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : We\u2019re also hearing more and more about the African continent as a new growth driver.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG :<\/strong> Yes. Steve, one of the Business Development Managers for Vins d\u2019Exception, who covers Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, recently toured the African continent. It\u2019s a region where physical presence is essential \u2014 meeting local players and truly understanding their markets.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Yquem has been producing a dry white, Y d\u2019Yquem, since 1959. Is your strategy for this wine the same as for Yquem? <\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Y d\u2019Yquem comes from the first \u201ctries\u201d of the harvest \u2014 we pick in several passes through the vineyard. For a long time, it was made mostly from the final pickings, using grapes that were not sufficiently botrytised to make it into Yquem. Since 2000, our philosophy has shifted: the goal is now to produce a more contemporary dry white. We harvest crisp Sauvignon Blancs that bring structure and freshness, blended with S\u00e9millon \u2014 the emblematic grape of Sauternes and of Yquem.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">When touched by noble rot, S\u00e9millon develops intense aromatics, roundness, and a velvety texture that echo Yquem. Y is therefore not just another Bordeaux dry white, but truly a white wine of Sauternes, deeply rooted in its terroir. When tasting it, you already perceive a hint of what you will later find in Yquem: a touch of residual sugar that brings roundness and richness, a fine bitterness \u2014 a key element of Yquem \u2014 for length, and a subtle salinity from our clay soils.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">In terms of communication, we have chosen to create two distinct worlds: for Y, we use photography to capture the moment; for Yquem, we lean on illustration and storytelling for a timeless approach. Commercially, we work with the n\u00e9gociants of the Place de Bordeaux. The goal is to ensure smooth, well-prepared releases, with a slightly smaller pool of partners for Y, given its more limited production.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : How many n\u00e9gociants do you work with?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Around 70 for Yquem and 50 for Y. The key is to surround ourselves with the best and make sure that every one of them \u2014 whether small, medium, or large \u2014 brings real added value. Annual production of Y is between 20,000 and 25,000 bottles. We could produce more, but it would be at the expense of Yquem, which we are not willing to do. Our mission \u2014 the reason we get up every morning \u2014 is to craft the great wine that is Yquem.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Should a dedicated Sauternes Blanc Sec appellation be created?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Beyond the name \u2014 why not, as long as such an appellation would fully respect its Sauternes origins. In that case, yes, we would not be opposed, especially if it helps reinforce and showcase our unique identity.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong><em>G : This identity is also intimately linked to the Sauternes landscape, one of the most beautiful in the Bordeaux wine region<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Yes, you are absolutely right to mention that. What immediately charmed me when I arrived here was the beauty and diversity of the landscape. There are gentle slopes, preserved villages, and this harmony between vineyards, forests, and the Ciron river. The Ciron plays a crucial role: it helps maintain a very specific ecosystem, particularly favorable to the development of Botrytis cinerea.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c389ec5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c389ec5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49aeda4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49aeda4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35781c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"35781c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-3-500x480.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-25464\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-3-500x480.jpg 500w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-3-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-3-78x75.jpg 78w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-3-480x461.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f35440f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f35440f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c4d8bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7c4d8bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-4-500x497.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-25467\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-4-500x497.jpg 500w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-4-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-4-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/telechargement-4-480x477.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63b5f80 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"63b5f80\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fac1d6a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"fac1d6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50c2843 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50c2843\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Present and Future of Distribution <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-936e046 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"936e046\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a722c26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a722c26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G <\/strong>: <strong>How would you assess the current market situation?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>The situation is particularly complex, for reasons we all know: the geopolitical context, a challenging economic environment, high interest rates that discourage wine storage, saturated markets\u2026 The indicators are not exactly green. Yet I remain convinced that we must roll up our sleeves, think outside the box, be creative, and propose new solutions in order to keep moving forward.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Today, distribution is very fragmented. There are not many new markets left to discover, but there are still a few to explore.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Bernard Burtschy recently told me that \u201cthe Place de Bordeaux must reinvent itself because, as in the luxury sector \u2014 a world you have been part of since the start of your career \u2014 major brands are seeking to regain control of their distribution.\u201d Do you share this view?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG :<\/strong> Yes and no. When I first arrived in Bordeaux, I was surprised to see that the estates did not know either the final destination of their wines or their consumers. But after fifteen years here, I have come to appreciate the incredible strength of the Place de Bordeaux, its reach and its distribution power. It is something we could never replicate on our own.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">That said, there are certainly adjustments to be made. We work more and more transparently and closely with our pool of n\u00e9gociants, in order to build a true relationship of trust. Each year we ask them for distribution statistics, and twice a year, a report on their stocks. This is not meant as a control tool, but as a way to identify our strengths and weaknesses and then build a joint action plan. These data also allow us to respond effectively to requests from importers and distributors who are seeking Yquem. We will continue down this path.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : How many people make up your team?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG :<\/strong> On the commercial side, I work with C\u00e9cile, who manages sales administration and builds the offers for physical stock, and with Hugo, who is responsible for CRM (consumer relationship management).<br \/>In addition, a new colleague, Louis Valette, will join my team in September to strengthen our presence in the markets, complementing the Business Development Managers of Vins d\u2019Exception. They are in daily contact with our importers and help smooth sales. Louis\u2019 mission will be to promote Yquem and increase its visibility in order to drive sales through the Place de Bordeaux.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Has it ever been a challenge to have four crus with different distribution types, involving several n\u00e9gociants for the distribution of Yquem and Cheval Blanc?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Not at all. Within Vins d\u2019Exception, we manage four crus: Clos des Lambrays, Ch\u00e2teau d\u2019Yquem, Ch\u00e2teau Cheval Blanc, and Colgin Cellars \u2014 each with its own commercial strategy. Yquem and Cheval Blanc are sold through the Place de Bordeaux.<br \/>These four distribution strategies are very different, but the Business Development Managers handle them with intelligence and respect the distribution system specific to each estate.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Thomas Duroux, with whom you worked for 14 years, said: \u201cIn Bordeaux, we probably suffer from a lack of strong brands. There are some, but too few compared to other regions.\u201d Do you agree with him?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>I completely agree. For me, Thomas is one of the most visionary people in Bordeaux, with a very precise understanding of the Bordeaux ecosystem. Thanks to his vision and his ability to surround himself with the right people, he made Palmer grow.<br \/>In Bordeaux, we have some wonderful brands, but they remain very elitist. What we lack are truly distributive brands \u2014 accessible, visible brands. I dream that, even the cooperatives, would join forces to create one or two strong brands capable of rekindling appetite for our wines.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">We must also highlight that Bordeaux offers excellent value for money, with superb white wines from Entre-Deux-Mers or reds from Saint-\u00c9milion or the C\u00f4tes de Castillon. It is a shame that Bordeaux\u2019s image remains one of expensive wines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df805be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"df805be\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ba1c0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9ba1c0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CF.Garcia_2024_Chateauext_11-1200x675.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25470\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CF.Garcia_2024_Chateauext_11-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CF.Garcia_2024_Chateauext_11-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CF.Garcia_2024_Chateauext_11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CF.Garcia_2024_Chateauext_11-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CF.Garcia_2024_Chateauext_11-133x75.jpg 133w, https:\/\/insidelaplace.rcassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CF.Garcia_2024_Chateauext_11-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-123701a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"123701a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d89f2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d89f2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Why is it so difficult to sell these wines?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>It\u2019s a question I find myself asking more and more. I recently discussed it with some friends, including a wine broker, over dinner. We agreed that what is needed is a true collective project. One of the challenges is probably the vintage variation \u2014 to succeed, there needs to be exemplary consistency. Then there\u2019s the question of communication and marketing: we must create a desirable wine, quickly recognizable, with strong brand awareness. Coordination among all the players will be difficult, but I still believe it is possible. To succeed, we must think beyond the usual framework.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Yes, how can we attract the new generation to our wines?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>This is a generation that switches quickly from one thing to another and drinks less and less wine \u2014 I see it even with my own children. But I\u2019m not entirely pessimistic. Wine is, above all, a matter of education. When I was a student, I hardly drank wine at all; I started with cheap ros\u00e9 from the supermarket. Learning to appreciate wine is a journey. It is up to us to guide young people in their discovery, to make them want to explore this extraordinary product.<strong><br \/><\/strong><br \/>Wine is often perceived as too elitist, too technical, which can intimidate or bore potential enthusiasts. Communication and marketing have an essential role to play: to tell authentic stories around our wines, with sincerity and passion. The younger generation is looking for that \u2014 but also for a strong connection to nature. We are fortunate to work in a sector where connection to terroir is fundamental, and we must highlight this discovery of place. Young people are drawn to experiences and to social media, such as Instagram, where we try to reach this generation through images that spark emotion and curiosity, inviting them to discover our wines.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">The passing down of wine culture is no longer automatic from one generation to the next, so we need to find new ways to go out and meet them.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Is that why you\u2019ve opened Yquem\u2019s doors with a new style of visits?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Yes, we are fortunate to work in an exceptional place that we want to share with as many people as possible. At Yquem, there has always been this spirit of generosity, even back in the days of the Lur Saluces family. This is a wine that we want to share and help others discover. We are delighted to see visitors strolling through the gardens. When they take the time to visit and taste several vintages, they gain a deeper understanding of the story and the place. It becomes a privileged moment of transmission.<br \/>Our terroir is complex, because Botrytis cinerea, this very special fungus, develops here with very low yields. People do not always realize the effort that goes into this. Jane Anson often says: \u201cSauternes is drunk by hedonists but made by masochists.\u201d I love that line because, in just a few words, it captures perfectly what Sauternes is: a wine that requires extraordinary work to craft a product that is elevated by a fungus that winemakers everywhere else in the world try to fight.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : You also have a syndicate with two presidents, Jean-Jacques Dubourdieu and David Bolzan, who are very active and full of innovative ideas.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Yes, they are doing a remarkable job. Over the past few years, more and more journalists have taken an interest in the appellation, and the number of visitors has been steadily increasing in this incredibly beautiful region. The gastronomic and hospitality offering is also developing, which is gradually helping to create a very positive momentum around our wines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0820a3c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0820a3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89ae346 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"89ae346\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">LA PLACE DE BORDEAUX<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-597eb30 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"597eb30\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-437175e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"437175e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : How do you view the role of your pool of n\u00e9gociants in distribution?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG :<\/strong> A n\u00e9gociant must first truly understand the wines they distribute. I remain convinced that today, thanks to the Place de Bordeaux, distribution benefits from exceptional reach and depth. For us, it is essential that our partners sell Yquem through a variety of networks. That is why we ask our n\u00e9gociants for information on their distribution: we need to make sure that each of them brings real added value.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">We can only succeed if distribution is perfectly managed and reaches the final consumer. This is a sine qua non condition. If the wine remains stuck at the level of the n\u00e9gociant or with our importer partners, it creates problems for everyone.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : For years, when Yquem was sold en primeur, it wasn\u2019t very successful.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Yes, because such significant price variations are too confusing for the consumer. You must always see things from the perspective of the end consumer. I understand the logic of the trade, but for the consumer, it is often disconcerting. Of course, there is a vintage effect, but sometimes a lesser-rated vintage would come out at a higher price than the previous one. This creates mistrust and misunderstanding. That is why we have implemented a stable pricing policy from one year to the next.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong><em>G : As Bernard Burtschy said, Bordeaux hasn\u2019t thought enough about the end consumer?<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Certainly. We knew that the speculative bubble around Bordeaux wines would eventually burst, and that is what we are experiencing now. If we truly think about the end consumer, we must focus on consumption rather than speculation.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Do you still see a future for Bordeaux\u2019s en primeur campaigns?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG :<\/strong> I still believe that en primeur campaigns make sense \u2014 but perhaps not for all Bordeaux estates. The success of en primeur sales relies on two key elements: securing a price and guaranteeing an allocation. Today, these two conditions are no longer consistently met. We must return to the essence of what en primeur sales are supposed to be. Otherwise, there is no real reason for the end consumer to buy en primeur.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong><em>G : How do you see the role of the broker today, and how many do you work with?<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>We work with five brokers. I didn\u2019t immediately understand their role when I first arrived in Bordeaux. But today, I rely on them a great deal \u2014 and more and more. They know the n\u00e9gociants very well, probably better than we do. We, for our part, know the markets. The relationship with brokers is an integral part of the system and, for me, it continues to make a lot of sense. For example, for our market releases \u2014 which remain essential for Yquem sales each year \u2014 brokers are extremely important.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : From the outside, it can be difficult to understand why Bordeaux still maintains a three-tier distribution system when the internet has shortened so many other distribution networks.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG :<\/strong> If we really wanted to reduce the number of intermediaries, we would have to work exclusively with importers or distributors directly in each market. But we simply do not have the commercial power within the estate to manage that alone. I would even say that ten salespeople here at Yquem could not replace my sixty n\u00e9gociants and their commercial teams. They allow an extraordinary breadth of distribution for Yquem.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : You could do it, though, since Yquem belongs to the world\u2019s largest luxury group, which makes the majority of its sales directly to consumers.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>Yes, we could technically do it through Mo\u00ebt &amp; Hennessy, but it is not currently on the agenda.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1e8ab7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e1e8ab7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b75238 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b75238\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a10f21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a10f21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Can you already tell me a few words about the 2023 vintage?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>It\u2019s a vintage of balance and harmony. We\u2019ve just come through two extreme vintages, 2021 and 2022.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : Yes, completely opposite ones.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>2023 combines the best of 2021 and 2022. In Yquem\u2019s history, we\u2019ve had a mythical trilogy: 1988, 1989, and 1990. Today, a new trilogy seems to be taking shape with 2021, 2022, and 2023 \u2014 three very different vintages, but all expressing the richness and full potential of Sauternes.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">2021 is all about freshness, almost ethereal, with incredible elegance. 2022 is one of extreme power \u2014 the vintage of heatwaves and drought, very exuberant. In 2023, we had everything we needed: rain, freshness to preserve acidity, a summer with ideal conditions for concentration, and perfectly timed rainfall to encourage the development of botrytis.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">2023 was a natural success. Both Y d\u2019Yquem and d\u2019Yquem 2023 have turned out beautifully. What is particularly interesting in Y d\u2019Yquem 2023 is the significant share of S\u00e9millon \u2014 the highest since the evolution of this wine\u2019s style. It is a way of reaffirming our commitment to anchoring \u201cY\u201d firmly in the Sauternes identity<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><em><strong>G : If you could keep just one \u201cwine of the heart\u201d?<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>AG : <\/strong>It would be Palmer. Working at Palmer was a deeply formative, even life-changing, experience. First thanks to Thomas Duroux\u2019s vision, but also because of the estate\u2019s history.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">My first profession was communications, and I am especially sensitive to stories \u2014 the stories of places, of the men and women who have left their mark there. I have been fortunate to work for maisons that do not define themselves by the word \u201cluxury,\u201d because that word doesn\u2019t mean much to me. At Herm\u00e8s, they say: \u201cWe do not make luxury products, we make products of craftsmanship.\u201d That idea resonates deeply with me: values of integrity, humility, transmission, transformation \u2014 working with nature and human hands to create something beautiful. All of it done with sincerity, authenticity, know-how, and an uncompromising pursuit of excellence over time.<\/p><p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">At Palmer, I especially remember a vertical tasting we organized where I was absolutely blown away by Palmer 2016. It was a true coup de c\u0153ur. And I recall my very first dinner at Palmer \u2014 an evening of jazz, with the great pianist Jacky Terrasson performing as we drank Palmer 2009. Afterwards, we dined around vintages ending in 9, going back in time all the way to 1959. 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