Ep 185: La Place de Bordeaux with Pauline Vicard

To download the transcript CLICK HERE Welcome back wine friends! Today, we're diving into La Place de Bordeaux, exploring its historic significance and the diverse wines it now includes, such as Opus One, Almaviva, and Seña. This episode perfectly follows my Bordeaux discussions with Jane Anson in episodes 182 about En Primeur wine futures and 183 about Bordeaux’s lesser know wine regions and grapes. Joining us today is my dear friend Pauline Vicard, a stage two Master of Wine student and co-founder of Areni Global, a think tank dedicated to the future of fine wine.  Tune in for an introduction into the world of fine wine from a financial and global trade perspective. And if you are ready for the deep dive, check out Pauline’s seven part deep dive series on La Place de Bordeaux by clicking HERE. She's is breaking down this intricate distribution system with insights from industry experts, including Ornellaia, Opus One, Max Lalondrelle (MD of Fine Wine at Berry Bros.), and Mathieu Chardonnier (President of Bordeaux Négociants CVBG). This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.   If you want to skip ahead:   03.21: Pauline’s journey into wine 06.22: Areni Global - a global think tank for fine wines 08.34: The evolution of fine wine and the La Place de Bordeaux system 11.09: The three tiers of La Place de Bordeaux 14.09: Different types of Courtiers and their roles 17.36: Differences between La Place & En Primeur 21.13: Selling through La Place & the global market 22.39: South Africa’s Klein Constantia Vin De Constance 24.30: Beyond Bordeaux - the wineries selling through La Place from around the world 26.33: Opus One 28.26: The 2004 Berlin tasting of Seña with Eduardo Chadwick 31.49: The future of La Place de Bordeaux 37.45: Branding and Brand development 43.59: Catena Zapata and Bodega Garzon Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected] Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat   If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you! ------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.