Juan Roby Stordeur

The Path

Training at the University of Montpellier gave Juan Roby Stordeur a formal base before his work at Bodega Lagarde in Mendoza, Argentina. From 1999–2003, as director of estates, he entered the estate’s daily cadence at ground level, working close to the vineyards and the practical discipline that shapes long careers in wine. The role that followed—winemaker and director of production and oenology of Bodega Lagarde (since 2002)—reflects continuity rather than reinvention. In Juan Roby Stordeur’s case, the institutional memory is part of the job: vineyard work, cellar choices, and the fine adjustments that determine the final bottle have all remained in the same line of responsibility.

The Work Today

Since 2003, Stordeur has served as Head of Production and Oenology, with a technical focus on process control and the base wine. “The most important thing, besides controlling temperature parameters especially during tirage and bottle fermentation, is the base wine.” The emphasis is clear: control the conditions, protect the material, and let each stage support the next. The same method shows up in how he speaks about the future of style. “Once we stabilize our high-altitude vineyards, I really want to make a Blanc de Blancs.” The statement points to a winemaker thinking in terms of site readiness and what the vineyard can support when conditions settle. On blending, he has said, “At that time Chardonnay dominated, but little by little we took it to a 50-50 blend with Pinot Noir.” The adjustment is incremental, and the balance is built over time.

Signature

Juan's signature wines include Lagarde Extra Brut, Lagarde Chardonnay Proyecto Hermanas, Lagarde guarda Cabernet Franc, Lagarde guarda Malbec Doc 2019, and Lagarde Teia Torrontés. Together they map the range of his work, from sparkling precision to varietal clarity and the layered depth of red and white expressions alike.

In Their Words “The most important thing, besides controlling temperature parameters especially during tirage and bottle fermentation, is the base wine.” “At that time Chardonnay dominated, but little by little we took it to a 50-50 blend with Pinot Noir.”

Acclaim

The clearest professional marker in Juan Roby Stordeur’s record is continuity at Bodega Lagarde in Luján de Cuyo, Argentina: Director of Estates in 1999 and Head of Production and Oenology since 2003. That long arc, measured and closely tied to one address, defines the public shape of his reputation.