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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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Aug. 1, 2024

What Makes Château Cheval Blanc a Premier Winemaker with Pierre-Olivier Clouet

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to preserve the legacy of a world-renowned winery? In our latest episode of Wine Talks, we sit down with Pierre-Olivier Clouet, the director general of the famous Château Cheval Blanc, one of Saint-Émilion’s...

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Show Notes

Have you ever wondered what it takes to preserve the legacy of a world-renowned winery?

In our latest episode of Wine Talks, we sit down with Pierre-Olivier Clouet, the director general of the famous Château Cheval Blanc, one of Saint-Émilion’s premier wine producers in the Bordeaux region of France.

Pierre shares his deep insights into the intricacies of vineyard management and winemaking and the level of dedication needed to maintain the Château Cheval Blanc’s legacy.

We also discuss the evolving wine preferences of today’s market, the pursuit of accolades, how wine is a journey and more.

Ready to dive into Château Cheval Blanc’s success?

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Pierre-Olivier Clouet’s role at Château Cheval Blanc (00:26)

Maintaining the identity and DNA of Château Cheval Blanc (02:41)

Pierre’s winemaking philosophies (06:15)

Château Cheval Blanc as a living entity, not a museum (17:42)

Importance of combining knowledge and observing nature (19:17)

Impact of climate change and how Château Cheval Blanc adapts (28:23)

On chasing points and accolades (31:52)

How to address the evolving wine preferences (33:14)

The many faces of wine (35:54)

The new wine language and how wine is a journey (40:35)

Respecting tradition and innovation (47:51)

Additional Resources:

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👉Watch the YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcE_nUpOKHY&list=PLVPoDzlH3_n8rqmofwcCQvOi_3Ci66bu_

👉Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WineTalksPodcast?sub_confirmation=1

👉Visit Château Cheval Blanc for more: https://www.chateau-cheval-blanc.com/en/

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Wine Talks with Paul K is the ultimate podcast for serious wine lovers who want to know everything about the wine business. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, this podcast will introduce you to the wonderful world of wine, one story at a time.

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