Speakers
Biology and behavior of Chenin blanc in a changing environment
Jean-Michel BOURSIQUOT
Jean-Michel Boursiquot is professor of ampelography at Montpellier SupAgro (formerly the National School of Agronomy of Montpellier). An internationally recognized expert in the description and determination of wine-growing species (ampelography).
Pr. Johan BURGER
Professor of Molecular Genetics, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Etienne
GOULET
Etienne Goulet is the IFV's Regional manager for the Val de Loire branch. He is responsible for the safeguarding, the promotion and the development of his sector whilst taking into account the differents opportunities and constraints of the environment and adapting to them.
Olivier
ZEKRI
A viticulturist advisor, specialized in grafting process, Olivier Zekri is an Innovations & Process Manager at Pépinières Mercier, one of the biggest grapevines nursery in the world. Before that, he traveled to India and Argentina in order to gain new viticulture experience.
Virginie
GRONDAIN
Virginie Gondrain is a Lab Technician at the IFV (French Wine and Vine Institute) and works with the Val de Loire-Centre branch. Her work and research focusses on the safeguarding, the selection and creation of grape varieties.
Lilian
BERILLON
In 2007, he was selling millions of vines.Yet, he decided to redirect the family business to the sale of rare plant material that could withstand disease and climate change. Convinced supporter of organic and biodynamic, he is now recognized as one of the pioneers of the French wine revival. Lilian Bérillon is also known for the book "the day when there will be no more wine" that he co-signs with the journalist Laure Gasparotto.
Henri
GALINIE
Henri Galinié worked at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in Tours. Professor in archeology at the University François-Rabelais Tours since 1992, he was director of theses for many PhD students in History.He now has the title of honorary research director and devotes himself to the history of the encépagement of Touraine and holds an ampelography blog.
Irina
VON HOLDT
Irina von Holdt is Cape Wine Master. Journalist. She owns the Old Vin Wine Cellar.
Patrick
BAUDOUIN
Patrick Baudouin Wine Maker Domaine Patrick Baudouin. Author of many articles on chenin. Vice President Academie du Chenin.
Chenin blanc world history
Heritage elements of Chenin blanc landscapes
Thierry
PELLOQUET
Thierry Pelloquet is the chief heritage curator of the Maine-et-Loire department. He's mission is to study, classify, preserve, maintain, enrich, enhance and promote the heritage of the department.
Claude
METTAVANT
Thierry Pelloquet is the chief heritage curator of the Maine-et-Loire department. He's mission is to study, classify, preserve, maintain, enrich, enhance and promote the heritage of the department.
André
MORGENTHAL
In 2001, he joined Wines of South Africa (WOSA) as Communications Manager with a focus on media relations, as well as a mandate for wine tourism and to represent the South African wine industry in the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
In 2016 he resigned from WOSA to start his own business, among other ventures assisting Rosa Kruger with the Old Vine Project (OVP).ine Project SA Founder
Chenin blanc: an asset for climat change ?
Isabelle Lajeunesse is a research professor and senior lecturer in geography. She currently teaches in Tours focusing on "research on the impact of human activities on water and the integrated management of this resource." Her participation in European programs has fueled her interdisciplinary vision necessary to adapt to the impacts of climate change".
After spending more than a decade in the Hospitality industry Marco Ventrella at 29 years old, decided to Study Viticulture at Elsenburg Agricultural College.
He started his career as a technical assistant at Graham Beck in 2003
Agronomist Engineer (1970) and Doctor Agronomist Engineer (1974) by the Higher Technical School of Agricultural Engineers of Madrid. Diploma of Superior Specialist in Viticulture and Enology (1972). University professor at the UPM (1983-). Professor and coordinator of Viticulture in the Master of Viticulture and Enology of the UPM (1974-).
Hervé
HANNIN
Thierry Pelloquet is the chief heritage curator of the Maine-et-Loire department. He's mission is to study, classify, preserve, maintain, enrich, enhance and promote the heritage of the department.
Isabelle
LAJEUNESSE
Marco
VENTRELLA
Vicente
SOTES
Viticulture and winemaking itineraries of Chenin blanc in a changing environment
Taste, tastes of Chenin blanc wines.
Hélène Nieuwoudt is a senior researcher at the Institute for Wine Biotechnology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa and conducted research on Chenin Blanc for the past 9 years. Over the years, 10 postgraduate students have been working in our group, and we investigated chemical, sensory and consumer aspects.
Gabriel
LEPOUSEZ
Gabriel Lespousez (Grand Entretien RVF April 2019), neurobiologist, researcher at the Institut Pasteur, is conducting studies to better understand the link between the brain, the senses, olfactory and taste, culture and wine tasting.
David
BIRAUD
DAVID BIRAUD, guest of honor, best sommelier of France in 2002 and Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2004, finalist in 2016 of the Contest of the Best Sommelier of the World where he ranks 2nd, chief sommelier of the Mandarin Oriental
Dr Helen
NIEUWOUDT
Pascal
POUPAULT
Engineer in Oenology, Pascal Poupault works at the IFV in the Val de Loire region. He carries out several missions including research for the improvement of aromas of white wines.
Economic challenges for Chenin blanc wines
Jérémy
ARNAUD
consultant Terroir Manager
Wine civilization, Chenin blanc's imaginary world. Wine tourism as creator of the storrytelling.
Jonathan
STEYN
Jonathan Steyn is a former restauranteur, wine judge and wine columnist. He has an academic background in business administration and holds an international master’s degree in wine business.
Fanny
GILLET
Fanny Gillet is Head of Economic Observatory & Research department at Interloire. She is in charge of the analysis and the treatment of the databases as well as the construction of computer tools to allow the optimiation of their treatment. These studies make it possible to have an eye on the present and another on the future.
Ken
FORRESTER
President South Africa Chenin Blanc Association and owner: Ken Forrester vienyards
Jérémy
ARNAUD
Head of Economics at Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Provence (2004-2006) then Marketing Director at Interprofessional Wine Union of Cahors (2006-2008), Jérémy Arnaud is today founder and CEO of Terroir Manager.
André MORGENTHAL
In 2001, he joined Wines of South Africa (WOSA) as Communications Manager with a focus on media relations, as well as a mandate for wine tourism and to represent the South African wine industry in the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
In 2016 he resigned from WOSA to start his own business, among other ventures assisting Rosa Kruger with the Old Vine Project (OVP).ine Project SA Founder
Danièle SALLENAVE
Danièle Sallenave is a writer, member of the prestigious Academie Française
Laurence
GUERIN
Laurence Guérin works at the IFV as head of the Tours unit. She works on improving the aromas of Cabernet Franc red wines and the characterization of commercial enzyme preparations
Paul de
SURMONT
Paul de Surmont is an aggregated and versatile oenologist with an atypical career. Always ready to take on new challenges, he has made 10 vinifications in 6 different regions (Burgundy, Bordeaux, Provence, Rhone Nord, Loire). He also has a good experience in the communication of oenology and sciences.Today, he is Director of Litov laboratory.
Valeria
PANZERI
Ambroise
BECOT
Ambroise Becot Responsible for Agriculture and Biodiversity at Chambre Agriculture 49
