Portrait of Dominique Forget
i. Biography
Dominique Forget became General Manager of Château Couhins in Villenave d'Ornon Cedex, France, in 1999. His own shorthand for origin is vivid: “I was born with a bunch of Ugni Blanc in my hands!”
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The Path
Dominique Forget trained at ENSA, later Montpellier SupAgro, laying the foundation for a career shaped by precision and agricultural expertise. Today, Dominique is manager of viticulture of Château Couhins, overseeing the estate’s vines with exacting care and authority.
The Work Today
Forget serves as General Manager of Château Couhins in Villenave d'Ornon Cedex, France.
In Their Words “I ended up leaving my family’s estate to obtain a double agronomist and oenologist diploma from ENSA, which later became Montpellier SupAgro.” “I was born with a bunch of Ugni Blanc in my hands!”
Acclaim
The defining credential is the double agronomist and oenologist diploma. The defining professional marker is his general-management role at Château Couhins.
FAQ
Asked of Dominique
What is Dominique Forget's current role?
As of 2026, Dominique Forget is General Manager.
Where did Dominique Forget train or study?
Dominique Forget trained at ENSA (later Montpellier SupAgro).
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