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Laurent Godeau’s mother sold the property to of Michel Rolland, one of the top oenologists in the the Moraes family, and he remains on staff as the world today to make sure we are doing everything head winemaker for Château Peyfaures. “He is the that’s supposed to be done at the right time.” 7th generation winemaker at the vineyard and grew Château Peyfaures’ unabating pursuit to deliver an up immersed in the history and exceptional product at an affordable traditions of Bordeaux, learning price point has been eminently He grew up from a young age about the art and buoyant, but the venture not without immersed in science of winemaking. He brings challenges. They certainly have a the history this intense pride and respect to his beautifully drinkable wine, but the craft, striving to celebrate the terroir and traditions most difficult element is exporting through instinctual winemaking and distribution. Moraes explains, of Bordeaux, decisions, oak selection, patience "We’re exporting ourselves and doing learning from in cellar.” as much as we can directly, but we’re Godeau graduated from both looking for boutique distributors that a young age Audencia business school and understand the brand, but that is not about the art Bordeaux University of Oenology easy — getting the exposure out there and science of and getting people to see it and getting DUAD. In addition to being the director of winemaking for the distribution to pay attention to you — winemaking. estate, he is currently implementing all of that is not an easy task. That has an in-depth study of the vineyard been the hardest part.” in order to apply modern technology in the cellars, as Château Peyfaures also offers ability to purchase a part of his unremitting quest to improve results at wines via their website (www.chateaupeyfaures.com) Château Peyfaures. with bottles ranging from $49.99 to $79.99. They are As a novice vineyard owner, Moraes is thrilled committed to the classic design of Bordeaux, making to have Godeau on board. “We didn’t know anything wines with luscious and fragrant notes with a strong about wine, so to have someone who knows everything and enduring structure. They are made to mature about it is incredible. He’s very talented, with an beautifully over time, perfect for private cellars. “Each amazing palette. It’s impossible to do without him.” vintage creates variations in the wines’ character, but Moraes explains, “We also use the consulting services each bottle is uniquely Château Peyfaures.”
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Pictured: Laurent Godeau, 7th generation winemaker and director of wine at Château Peyfaures.