Winemaker
Emmanuel Riffaud
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Buin, Chile
i. Biography
Coming Up
At Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s Chile operation in Buin, Emmanuel Riffaud has held the dual brief of General Manager and Chief Winemaker since 2015. The work is defined by a narrow tolerance for error: to sharpen the expression of Chilean terroir without losing the French line that frames the house style. That means treating precision as a working tool, not a slogan, and reading vineyard, vintage, and blending decisions as part of the same discipline.
Where They Are Now
In Buin, the cellar asks for constant attention to fruit, blend, and balance, and that is where Emmanuel Riffaud’s role sits. The aim is not to flatten character, but to make it legible—keeping Chilean identity intact while carrying the structure and polish associated with Baron Philippe de Rothschild. As both General Manager and Chief Winemaker, he is responsible for turning that brief into consistent practice, harvest after harvest and release after release.
Signature
Escudo Rojo, Origine, Escudo Rojo Grande Réserve, and Baronesa P. are the signature wines named under Emmanuel Riffaud’s remit. Together, they show the range expected from the cellar he helps direct, each carrying the house voice in a different register while remaining tied to the same larger framework. The task behind them is consistent: to make wines that read clearly, and to keep their cadence aligned with the style he is charged to protect.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Emmanuel
What is Emmanuel Riffaud's current role?
Emmanuel Riffaud is General Manager & Chief Winemaker.
What is Emmanuel Riffaud known for?
Seeks a more precise expression of Chilean terroir with a strong French touch.
