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All you knew about wine is about to bust wide open….we are going to talk about what really happens in the wine business and I’m taking no prisoners... I am your host Paul Kalemkiarian and as the 2nd generation owner of the Original Wine of the Month Club, I sold 17,000,000 bottles of wine and tasted somewhere north of 100,000 wines. And what I learned is that wine is about the story; the story can't be that I bought this wine on the internet for 5 bucks. Join me as we peel back the real stories behind the wine you are tasting. How can Groupon sell 12 bottles for $60 and the wines be good? How do you start a winery anyway and lose money? And is a screwcap really better than a cork? Sometimes I have to pick a wine at the store by the label and the price...and I get screwed. Subscribe now and prepare to be enlightened.

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Nov. 7, 2024

Terroir or Trend? What Really Guides Modern Wine Choices | Aymeric de Gironde

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What do today’s consumers really want in their glass? Are wine ratings the ultimate guide to wine enjoyment? In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Aymeric de Gironde, CEO, president, and winemaker at Château Troplong Mondot in...

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Show Notes

What do today’s consumers really want in their glass? Are wine ratings the ultimate guide to wine enjoyment?

In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Aymeric de Gironde, CEO, president, and winemaker at Château Troplong Mondot in Saint-Émilion, France.

With a family legacy in the wine industry, Aymeric discusses the philosophy that guides his approach to winemaking: crafting wines that capture the essence of their terroir.

He shares his insights into the modern wine consumer’s preferences, emphasizing their desire for wines that are approachable yet complex, with vibrant energy.

Tune in to explore the nuances of terroir and learn how today’s winemakers are redefining wine for the modern palate.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Aymeric de Gironde of Château Troplong Mondot (00:26)

Gironde’s family background in winemaking (02:57)

The importance of consumer experience in wine (04:36)

Terroir’s role in defining wine character (07:40)

Modern consumer’s wine preferences (10:38)

Impact of climate change on Bordeaux vintages (16:29)

The role and relevance of Michelin guide (19:04)

Aymeric’s views on organic and natural wines (35:40)

Episode wrap-up (49:04)

Additional Resources:

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👉Visit Château Troplong Mondot's official website here: https://www.troplong-mondot.com/en/

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