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    Winemaker

    Paul Guillet

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    Winemaker
    Portrait of Paul Guillet

    i. Biography

    Career Since 2023, winemaking at Château Mazerolles in Saint-Martin-Lacaussade, France, has been Paul Guillet’s remit. The brief is grounded in the Blaye region’s terroirs and landscapes, which he names as the setting for the work rather than the backdrop.

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    Blend work sits at the center of the cellar. Paul Guillet works with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec, and also makes white wines. At Château Mazerolles, the clay terroirs overlooking the estuary are part of the equation he points to for a wine with structure.

    At a Glance “The clay terroirs overlooking the estuary produce a well-structured wine which makes consumers happy.” That is the clearest summary of Guillet’s method: read the site, build the blend, and let the result carry structure.

    In Their Words “As a new winemaker, I fell under the spell of the Blaye region and its splendid terroirs and landscapes.” “The clay terroirs overlooking the estuary produce a well-structured wine which makes consumers happy.”

    FAQ Who is Paul Guillet? He is the winemaker who took on the role at the château in 2023. What is Paul Guillet known for? He is known for producing blends of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec, as well as white wines. Where does Paul Guillet work? He works at Château Mazerolles in Saint-Martin-Lacaussade, France.