i. Biography
Julien Richard has been the winemaker of Château Tour Bayard in Montagne since 2012. That year marked both the handover from his mother, Fanny, and the continuation of a family line shaped by generations of work at the estate, with know-how inherited from his grandfather, Angelo Nicoletti. At Château Tour Bayard, that inheritance is treated as practical knowledge: worked into the soil, the rows, and the seasonal decisions that define the vineyard’s pace. The role calls for close attention to the estate as a working whole. Julien Richard’s approach is one of daily observation and restraint, preserving the character of Château Tour Bayard while protecting the balance that sustains it. The work starts in the vineyard, where the labor is often quiet and invisible: tending, responding, and reading the land as a living ecosystem rather than a fixed backdrop.
The Essentials - He works day by day to protect the estate’s biodiversity. - Its farming incorporates organic methods. - Chemical pesticides are shunned in favor of natural composts that encourage microbiological activity in the soil. Those essentials describe a disciplined way of farming. The vineyard is worked with resilience in mind, with organic methods built into the estate’s practice and chemical pesticides left aside in favor of natural composts. The aim is not simply fruit, but ground that can sustain it: soil kept alive with microbiological activity, and biodiversity treated as a daily responsibility rather than a slogan.
Signature
These wines are the clearest statement of his work at Château Tour Bayard. They carry the estate’s identity forward through family continuity, organic farming, and soils maintained for biological activity. Château Tour Bayard and Château Tour Bayard “Cuvée l'Angelot” reflect an approach that keeps the vineyard’s methods visible in the bottle, with the estate’s present built from its inherited practice.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Julien
What is Julien Richard's current role?
As of 2026, Julien Richard is Winemaker.
What is Julien Richard known for?
He works day by day to protect the estate’s biodiversity using the know-how he inherited from his grandfather Angelo Nicoletti.
