A Cork in the Road Episode 130 - Alice Tétienne, Cellar Master and Vineyard Director for Champagne Henriot
This episode features Alice Tétienne, the Cellar Master and Vineyard Director at Maison Henriot, and as of October 2023, she was also appointed to be the Deputy General Manager. You'll hear her passion for viticulture, aiming to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the vineyards. She grew up in Champagne. so she has a deep connection to the region, but she has since earned a BTS in Viticulture and Enology, a Bachelor's degree in Vine Science, and a Master's in Vine and Terroir. We talk about how she has collaborated with various wine estates and research centers, thus developing expertise in both practical and scientific aspects of wine production. Her background in communication helps to promote and enhance the image of Champagne, and she has also obtained the National Diploma of Oenologist, where she is distinguished with the award for oenological innovation and a prize for her thesis. In 2014, Alice joined the Centre Vinicole Nicolas Feuillatte, then moved to Maison Krug in 2015 as the Head Winemaker responsible for vineyard relations and a member of the tasting committee. She shares how this comprehensive expertise in the production of Champagne wines has helped her appreciate the impact of raw materials and the art of blending. This conversation highlights the collective mindset approach in Champagne for how to communicate about their practices and tap into consumer knowledge in the global market. Keep an ear out for her take on Champagne food pairings and don’t be surprised if you are inspired to book a trip to France after this conversation
Recorded June 3, 2024
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This episode is generously sponsored by Diane Carpenter and Ross Knoll Vineyard: https://www.dianecarpenter.org/wines - available for shipping to 11 states
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