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    Winemaker

    Sébastien Le Golvet

    Discipline
    Winemaker
    Based in
    Germenay, France
    Portrait of Sébastien Le Golvet

    i. Biography

    The Climb

    Since 2004, the wines at Henri Giraud in Aÿ have been shaped by Sébastien Le Golvet in the role of Chef de Cave, or cellar master. The work sits in the details: keeping a house style coherent, line by line, vintage by vintage.

    Today

    That is still his current post.

    Career - Chef de Cave / cellar master — Henri Giraud, Aÿ, Champagne (2004–present)

    Signature

    The house wines associated with Sébastien Le Golvet include Réserve Perpétuelle and Argonne.

    In Their Words “I think I owe it, above all, to the history of the Giraud family, which has worked the vineyard at Aÿ since 1625.” “I take on challenges like a mountaineer.”

    Recognition

    Argonne is the house’s cuvée. Fut de Chêne MV 2019 Aÿ Grand Cru Brut is described as a hotly awaited new release.

    FAQ What are Sébastien Le Golvet's most notable roles? His listed role is Chef de Cave at Henri Giraud, held since 2004. What is Sébastien Le Golvet's craft? Chef de Cave — Henri Giraud (Aÿ, France) (2004–present).