Winemaker
Catherine Papon-Nouvel
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Portrait of Catherine Papon-Nouvel
i. Biography
Catherine Papon-Nouvel is the winemaker of Château Petit Gravet Aîné in Saint-Émilion. She speaks of the wider Bordeaux landscape with a sharp sense of time and place: "Coming to Castillon is the closest thing to visiting Bordeaux thirty years ago." The line is direct, regional, and rooted in observation.
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Coming Up
Today, Catherine is winegrower / operator of Château Petit-Gravet (since 2000).
Where They Are Now
Her current role is winemaker at Château Petit Gravet Aîné in Saint-Émilion.
Career - Winegrower / operator — Château Petit-Gravet, Saint-Hippolyte, France (2000–present)
Signature
Catherine's signature wines include Château Petit Gravet Aîné Grand cru 2021, Petit Gravet Ainé 2014, Clos Saint-Julien, and Château Peyrou.
In Their Words “Coming to Castillon is the closest thing to visiting Bordeaux thirty years ago.”
Honors
No awards have been cited for Catherine Papon-Nouvel.
FAQ What is Catherine Papon-Nouvel's current role? She is winemaker at Château Petit Gravet Aîné in Saint-Émilion.
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