Portrait of Edwige Thuillé
i. Biography
Coming Up
Cellar discipline and vineyard patience were set early at Beaune, where Edwige Thuillé learned that balance is made in small decisions, not broad gestures. That training runs through a working style built on precision in the vines and restraint in the cellar, with the goal of making wines that stay poised rather than forceful. Today, Edwige Thuillé is régisseur / chef d'exploitation of Domaine de Valensac in Florensac, Occitanie, France, where the estate’s daily operations and longer arc both sit under her remit.
Where They Are Now
At Domaine de Valensac, the work spans vineyard and cellar management, with Edwige Thuillé responsible for the link between the two. Her time managing vinification and vineyard work at Domaine de Valensac gives her a practical view of how each stage affects the wine’s final balance. > "I learned to achieve delicacy and balance in wines, which I try to reproduce at Domaine de Valensac across all our cuvées." That approach shows most plainly in the whites, where the estate’s conditions support freshness and tension. As she notes: > "Yes! Thanks to deep, cool soils, only a few kilometers from the Mediterranean, our whites keep a lot of tension and balance." Barri White is Edwige Thuillé's original blend of three aromatic grape varieties, and it shows the measured brightness she favors. Petit Manseng brings texture and body to the livelier Sauvignons, building a fuller mid-palate without giving up lift. The result is a style that stays composed, layered, and held together by finesse.
Career - régisseur / chef d'exploitation, Domaine de Valensac, Florensac Education: Beaune
Signature
Edwige's signature dishes include Barri White, GRAND VALENSAC, CHOUKA PINK, GRILLE N°22, and Grand Chardonnay. Each name suggests a distinct expression within the Domaine de Valensac lineup, and together they trace the range of her work: whites with tension, blends with texture, and cuvées shaped by the same search for balance that has defined her career. Whether through Barri White or Grand Chardonnay, the emphasis remains on wines that speak clearly, without excess, and with a sense of place rooted firmly in Florensac.
In Their Words “Yes! Thanks to deep, cool soils, only a few kilometers from the Mediterranean, our whites keep a lot of tension and balance.” “I learned to achieve delicacy and balance in wines, which I try to reproduce at Domaine de Valensac across all our cuvées.”
FAQ What is Edwige Thuillé's current role? Edwige Thuillé is Operations Manager/Estate Manager. Where did Edwige Thuillé train or study? Edwige Thuillé trained at Beaune.
