Denis Dubourdieu
Cuvée n°2 - The Professor

Denis Dubourdieu is both a scientist and a hands-on wine grower and maker.

A Graduate in Agricultural Science and a Professor of Oenology at the University of Bordeaux since 1987, he has focused his research in the areas of yeasts, aromas and colloids.

He is considered one of the authorities in the vinification process and the aging of white wines.

Nevertheless, his work has greatly contributed to improving our knowledge of aroma as it pertains to red wines.

Simultaneously, Denis Dubourdieu works as a vine grower and a winemaker on his family estates (Chateau Reynon, Clos Floridène and Chateau Doisy-Daëne) as well as a consultant to numerous wine producers in France (Haut-Bailly, Yquem, Rayne-Vigneau, Jaboulet...) and abroad (one of the most original being Koshu in Japan)

He also contributed to several books like : Handbook of Enology, The Microbiology of Wine and Vinifications, Stabilization and Treatments.
More information about his wines on his website : www.denisdubourdieu.com