Organic and biodynamic conversion, parcel-by-parcel vinification, shorter ageing periods… One after another, the two brothers discuss the major projects they have undertaken since taking over their father Jean-Claude Bachelet’s estate in Saint-Aubin. Between the lines, a deep respect for their elders, their peers, and the vines themselves… Moving—right down to the remarkable harmony they share. […]
At the head of the Orangedesigner design office, this colour specialist presents “The Look of Wine”, a book that invites us to look at wine differently, with greater simplicity, through sight, our most universal sense. Presentation, on the occasion of her participation in the 2025 edition of Livres en Vignes. What does your profession involve? I shape spaces, […]
A Burgundian at heart, Fred Bernard has written ‘Nos héritages’, the story of our evolution – including his own – as told to his son. A comic strip as whirling as it is touching this Athenaeum regular will present on 14 June. In 30 years, you’ve produced nearly 80 comic strips, children’s books and essays, […]
Professor of philosophy and co-founder of the publishing house Tonnerre de l’Est, he has just published a new book devoted to Romanée-Conti. A reflection on the estate’s great wines and Proustian works. Here’s a sneak preview, ahead of a book signing at the Athenaeum on 12 March, from 7-8.30pm, with Aubert de Villaine in attendance. […]
Jean-Marc Pillot’s son joined the eponymous domaine in 2019. Nearly 12 hectares of vineyards, from Santenay to Puligny-Montrachet, 70% planted with Chardonnay and 30% with Pinot Noir, plus a small amount of purchased grapes. The result is a wide range of benchmark Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru wines. But that’s not all… Take a tour. What is […]
In 2015, he and Adrien Grant Smith Bianchi launched their first collection of wine maps and posters. Ten years on, he looks back at a undeniable success story… How did you get started? Without any real ulterior motive, to be honest. Adrien and I studied communications and graphic design together. He’s from the Loire Valley […]
In 2020, this native of Limoges, who grew up in the Charente and south of Bordeaux, took over a leather goods workshop, specialising in travel, hunting and tableware accessories for professionals. Today, after refocusing on wine, sales have tripled. Better still, since this year, private customers have been welcome. To them, La Vie de Château… […]
After ‘Sœur’ and ‘Le voyant d’Étampes’, he has now written ‘Cabane’. The story, for its four researchers, of the aftermath of ’21 Report’. Back in 1973, they predicted that our world would collapse in the 21st century if industrial and demographic growth did not slow down significantly. A striking text. Before Abel Quentin comes to Athenaeum on 19 November, let’s […]
Between bottle labels, the Glougueule blog and the Mimi, Fifi & Glouglou comic strips, this true city dweller and natural wine enthusiast talks to Athenaeum about his career, his encounters, his cellar and his projects… How did you become a graphic designer? A family heritage, if you like. My grandfather was in the cardboard and […]
