Portrait of Eric Monneret
i. Biography
Coming Up
Since 2007, technical direction at Château La Pointe has sat with Eric Monneret, after the property was purchased by Generali France. The role combines estate management with the practical decisions that shape production.
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Where They Are Now
Production remains central to Eric Monneret’s remit at Château La Pointe, where he has said, “I am lucky to be very involved as well in the production of the wine.” On vintage work, he has framed precision as a matter of discipline: “For us, 2015 is a great meeting because... It is 100% precision and 100% work.”
In Their Words At Château La Pointe, Eric Monneret has described the shift in approach this way: “It was a key determinant for wine quality and a necessary step in the right direction.” He has also reduced the work of vintage to exacting execution: “For us, 2015 is a great meeting because... It is 100% precision and 100% work.”
Honors
Nature never makes mistakes, but we do.
FAQ
Asked of Eric
What is Eric Monneret's current role?
Eric Monneret is Managing Director of Château La Pointe in Pomerol, France.
Where did Eric Monneret work before?
He joined Château La Pointe in 2007 after Generali France purchased the property, serving as Technical Director.
What is Eric Monneret known for?
Managing Director at Château La Pointe.
Where is Château La Pointe based?
Pomerol, France.
Where else has Eric Monneret worked?
Château La Pointe in Pomerol, France.
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