Portrait of Jan Panman
i. Biography
Jan Panman works in winemaking and vineyard management at Château Rives-Blanques, a role that asks him to move fluidly between the living rows of the vineyard and the quieter, more exacting rhythms of the cellar. It is a dual responsibility, and that is what gives the job its shape: one part attentive stewardship of the vines, one part careful oversight of the wine as it takes form. Across the estate, his work sits at the point where the season’s raw material is gathered, studied, and guided onward, from the first decisions in the vineyard to the final making of the wine.
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The Essentials His work combines vineyard management with winemaking, so the job reaches beyond a single station or season. It is a practical position built around the property’s grapes and the wine they become. In that sense, the role is both hands-on and wide-ranging, requiring an eye for the vineyard’s daily demands and a steady focus on the broader arc of production. At Château Rives-Blanques, Jan Panman occupies the seam where cultivation and creation meet, helping carry the estate’s fruit through each stage of its journey.
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Jan's signature dishes include Dédicace.
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He works at Château Rives-Blanques.
Who is Jan Panman?
He is the person responsible for winemaking and vineyard management at Château Rives-Blanques.
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Winemaking and vineyard management — Château Rives-Blanques.
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