Portrait of Laurent Autréau
i. Biography
At a Glance - Training: Lycée Viticole de la Champagne. - Family history: “It is my grandfather who took up the job of starting production of Champagne after the 2nd world war, with around 3 hectares of vineyards.”
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Champagne production is the working ground for Laurent Autréau at Champagne Autréau de Champillon, France, where he has served since 2010 as winemaker and wine marketer. The role also sits inside a family line he names plainly: “I am the 8th generation member working in our family business.”
In Their Words “His Champagnes are exactly like how he and the Family Autréau seek to exhibit – classy yet robust and convivial!”
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Where does Laurent Autréau work?
He works at the winery in Champillon, France.
Who is Laurent Autréau?
He is a winemaker, wine marketer, and leader of that family business.
What is Laurent Autréau known for?
His Prestige Cuvée Les Perles de la Dhuy Grand Cru Vintage 2011 won Gold Medal in the Vintage category at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards in 2017.
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