Matthieu Finot

Where They Are Now

Mobility is built into the way this cellar career took shape. Matthieu Finot describes moving from the Northern to Southern Hemisphere and back again, playing rugby and music, and tracking the wine seasons as he went. That background shows up in the work as practical range rather than romance: an ability to adapt, to read a site, and to keep moving when the intended route changes. He had planned on Oregon because his background was in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but when that did not come through, Virginia became the place where the work settled into a lasting form.

Career - Consultant to wineries around Virginia — Wineries around Virginia - Winemaker — King Family Vineyards, Virginia (2003–present) - Owner — France - Creator of Domaine Finot wines — Domaine Finot, France (2021–present)

Signature

Matthieu's signature dishes include 2019 Meritage, Brut Rosé, Cabernet Franc, and Mountain Plains. Taken together, they map a winemaker working across still and sparkling, red and white, structure and lift. The range suggests a cellar built to hold multiple expressions without losing line, with 2019 Meritage, Brut Rosé, Cabernet Franc, and Mountain Plains serving as the clearest markers of that approach.

Honors

Finot received the Governor’s Cup in 2019. King Family Vineyards says he succeeded Michael Shaps as winemaker in 2007. he succeeded Michael Shaps as winemaker in 2007.

FAQ What awards has Matthieu Finot received? He received the Governor’s Cup in 2019. What recognition has Matthieu Finot received? Governor's Cup (2019).