i. Biography
Saskia Goetschy’s work at Château Boucarut folds vineyard work and wine production into one role: grower-maker. In practice, that means the estate is the point of reference, not the label. The line cuts through inheritance shorthand and puts the emphasis back on site, season, and the decisions that turn fruit into wine. At Château Boucarut, the craft sits where she wants it — in the land, in the timing, and in the making.
Coming Up
The grower-maker role at Château Boucarut gives Saskia Goetschy a two-part remit: farming the vines and shaping the wine that follows. It is a practical title, and the practicality matters. It keeps attention on the work itself — on the soil, the vineyard, the cellar, and the handoff between harvest and bottle. Rather than build a story around her, the role allows the estate to carry the weight of the argument. That is the point of the job as she seems to approach it: careful stewardship, no theatrics, and a clear line from site to finished wine.
Where They Are Now
Château Boucarut in Rhône, France is the fixed point in Saskia Goetschy’s work, and the title grower-maker reflects that connection without padding it out. It covers both cultivation and production, with the estate as the framework for each decision. The appeal of the role is its clarity: the vines are not separate from the wine, and the place is not a backdrop but the basis of the work. Goetschy’s refusal to be reduced to a familiar shorthand sharpens that reading. She is asking to be judged by the substance of the craft, not by a convenient label.
Career - Grower, Maker — Château Boucarut, Rhône, France
Recognition
Saskia Goetschy has received Sakura Awards, Best Woman Winemaker (2021).
FAQ What is Saskia Goetschy's current role? She is the grower-maker at Château Boucarut in Rhône, France, and that is her current title. What awards has Saskia Goetschy received? None are named, and no credential is listed.
