Portrait of Patrick Luquet
i. Biography
Head of Domaine Luquet in Fuissé, France, Patrick Luquet leads a family estate in the Mâconnais. He represents its fifth generation and defines the work through terroir, parcels, and a refusal of large blends: "We do not make large blends: that does not interest us, and our customers are looking precisely for this identity. We therefore prioritize parcel-based wines and the expression of terroir."
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At a Glance - Role: Head of the estate. - Family line: "The estate is a small family business. I represent the fifth generation. We are based in the heart of Fuissé, a tiny village that was ranked the top village for quality of life in our department." - Range: "We offer the full range of the Mâconnais: Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, Mâcon-Villages, Crémant de Bourgogne and Pinot Noir." - Craft: "We work above all with terroir, in an almost 'haute couture' approach, parcel by parcel. It is our DNA."
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Where does Patrick Luquet work?
He works at Domaine Luquet in Fuissé, France.
Who is Patrick Luquet?
He is the head of a fifth-generation family estate in the Mâconnais.
What is Patrick Luquet known for?
He is known for parcel-based wines that emphasize terroir rather than large blends.
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