Winemaker
Antoine Kaufmann
- Discipline
- Winemaker
Portrait of Antoine Kaufmann
i. Biography
Antoine Kaufmann is the winemaker at Klus 177 in Aesch, Switzerland, a role defined by discipline, patience, and close attention to place.
The Path
Technical training at Polytechnic of Changins gave Kaufmann a foundation in precision and in reading the vineyard closely. That base was then put to work in a setting where organic practice and regional character were central to the cellar’s method. He went on to lead the Delinat Group's organic winery at Chateau Duvivier in Provence, and remained there until 2017. Those years in Provence added range to the decisions he would later carry into harvest and cellar work. Since 2017, Antoine has been winemaker of Klus 177, applying that accumulated experience in Aesch. The move marked continuity rather than rupture: the same rigor, set against a new landscape and a new expression of craft.
The Work Today
Natural wine defines this present chapter at Klus 177 in Aesch. The work depends on careful, patient making, with detail carrying real weight and the wine allowed to take shape without force. Antoine Kaufmann’s role there is anchored in restraint, intention, and respect for the raw material, with the daily rhythm of the cellar following that logic.
In Their Words “Our work isn't just our job, but also our passion.” The line is plain, and that is what gives it force. In Kaufmann’s case, winemaking and commitment are not separated into theory and practice; the work itself carries the commitment. It points to long hours, exacting standards, and the satisfaction of making wine that reflects both place and care.
Career - Winemaker — Klus 177, Aesch (2017–present) - Head of the Delinat Group's organic winery — Chateau Duvivier, Provence (until 2017) Education: Polytechnic of Changins
Acclaim
“Our work isn't just our job, but also our passion.” is the line Antoine Kaufmann gives for the work, and it neatly frames his position at Klus 177 in Aesch. It describes a practice built on attention and craft, with natural wine as the current form that broader discipline takes.
FAQ Where did Antoine Kaufmann train or study? Antoine Kaufmann trained at Polytechnic of Changins. What is Antoine Kaufmann known for? Natural wine.
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