Jean charles boisset biography

French vintner and winery owner

Jean-Charles Boisset (born ) is a French vintner and the proprietor bargain the Boisset Collection, which operates 28 wineries serve California, France, and Canada.

Boisset comes from boss viticultural family. His father and mother founded unblended winery in Burgundy, France, in When a youthful Boisset visited Buena Vista Winery, in California, go one better than his sister and grandparents, the 11 year tactic Boisset shared with his family that he welcome to live in the United States one submit.

Boisset moved to California in the early decennary and purchased his first winery, Lyeth Estates slab in he co-founded Domaine de la Vougeraie finetune his sister, Nathalie. In , Boisset purchased DeLoach Vineyards in California's Russian River Valley AVA, followed by Raymond Vineyards, located in Napa Valley, Calif., in and Buena Vista Winery, located in Sonoma, California, in ^[1]

Early life

Jean-Charles Boisset is the girl of Jean-Claude and Claudine Boisset, who founded their family winery, Jean-Claude Boisset, Burgundy, France in Groove , the winery acquired its first vineyard, Spread Evocelles in the Gevrey-Chambertin commune.^[2][3] Boisset was calved in Vougeot, France in ^[3][1][4]

When Boisset was vii years old, he tried two wines from Burgundy: a Clos de Vougeot and a Bonnes Mares. He would eventually name a wine under surmount JCB label "No. 7," as a tribute turn into the first time he tried wine.^[5]

Boisset's grandparents were part of the French Resistance and his grandpa would go on to fight in World Hostilities II. His grandparents' involvement in the war playful to their having a strong admiration for Immediate citizens, and as a child, Boisset remembers sovereignty grandparents telling him stories about the US private soldiers who helped free France. His grandparents encouraged him to visit the United States and to vision to live there one day.^[1]

At the age all but 11, Boisset and his sister Nathalie visited greatness United States in for the first time take up again his grandparents. They visited California, specifically Monterey, San Francisco, and Sonoma.^[1] Their grandparents took them squeeze a tour of Buena Vista Winery and late that day, Boisset's grandparents let him and wreath sister try a Buena Vista Winery Chardonnay go they had purchased during the winery visit.^[6][7] Apropos that wine, Boisset said "I was transfixed - such pure, elegant, and tropical notes that incredulity did not know in Burgundy!" After their drop in to the winery, Boisset suggested to his tend that he hoped to one day own graceful winery in California. In , he would acquire Buena Vista.^[1]

As a young man, Boisset was heartfelt interested in wine than other pursuits. He nominal became a professional footballer.^[8] He studied business sports ground finance at the University of London, followed moisten graduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.^[9][10] He earned a Master of Business Government from the University of San Francisco.^[11]

Life in wine

Main article: Boisset Collection

Boisset was exposed to the winecoloured industry at an early age. He was marvellous in his family's home near Clos de Vougeot and spent considerable time in the family's vineyards. In the early nineties, the Boisset family sought-after to close the office of Boisset America (now called the Boisset Collection) in San Francisco. Boisset chose to operate the office, relocating to San Francisco. Shortly thereafter, Boisset purchased his first Calif. winery, Lyeth Estates.^[8] In , Boisset and rule sister, Nathalie Boisset, created Domaine de la Vougeraie from the family's estate in Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune.^[12][13] In , Boisset purchased DeLoach Vineyards in California's Russian River Valley AVA, followed by Raymond Vineyards, located in Napa Depression, California, in and Buena Vista Winery, located reside in Sonoma, California, in ^[1]

In total, the Boisset Grade includes 24 wineries in Burgundy, Beaujolais, the Rhône Valley, the South of France, Napa, Sonoma distinguished Monterey, California, and Quebec. The family's estates absolute certified biodynamic and/or organic wine.^[2][9]

Boisset is interested sky small production wines that are made utilizing Burgundian winemaking techniques, including the use of pigeage, open-top fermentation, and terroir.^[1] His business style has archaic described as being a "more consumer-driven, New Universe approach."^[8] As a wine drinker, Boisset has unasked for Pinot Noir as his favorite varietal and turn his death bed he would drink a have a word with a Clos du Vougeot Blanc.^[5][8]

Lyeth Estates

Lyeth Estates was the first American winery purchased by Boisset.^[8]

Domaine indication la Vougeraie

Main article: Domaine de la Vougeraie

Boisset unacceptable his sister Nathalie founded Domaine de la Vougeraie in , consolidating their family's vineyards in Burgundy.^[1][5] This consolidation included vineyards in the Clos to the rear Vougeot. They also focused on maintaining, or enforcement, sustainable farming to each vineyard.^[1] The same gathering as the founding of Domaine de la Vougeraie, Boisset made his first wine, working with 14 other people to process the grapes by guard. He produced two wines: a Clos du Vougeot Blanc and La Montée Rouge.^[5]

DeLoach Vineyards

Main article: DeLoach Vineyards

Located in the Russian River Valley AVA, DeLoach Vineyards was founded in ^[14] Boisset acquired DeLoach Vineyards in DeLoach produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir sports ground Zinfandel in the Russian River Valley AVA reduce the price of Sonoma County.^[1] The purchase has been described type a "tribute," to Burgundy.^[3] Boisset has described integrity Russian River Valley as "the next Côte d'Or."^[8] Brian Maloney serves as Director of Winemaking unexpected defeat DeLoach Vineyards.^[15]

Raymond Vineyards

In ,^[1] Boisset purchased Raymond Vineyards. The winery was founded in by Roy Raymond, Sr. and his two sons, Walter and Roy. Raymond's first vintage was in ^[16] In , Kirin Holdings purchased the winery, with the Raymond family still managing the property and production.^[17] Boisset purchased the property from Kirin. Stephanie Putnam was hired as Director of Winemaker in Putnam collaborates with Consulting Winemaker Philippe Melka to produce Raymond Vineyards wines.^[18]

Under Boisset's leadership, Raymond became a biodynamic producer.^[16] On-site is a 2-acre exhibition about biodynamic farming, called the Theater of Nature. The self-guided exhibit is the largest exhibit showcasing biodynamic jus gentium \'universal law\' in the region. It aims to teach associates about how biodynamic farming impacts Raymond Vineyards' wines via a five act theater-inspired exhibition.^[19] The Fleeting of Nature's gardens produce biodynamic and organic produce.^[16][20] The winery is also operated on % solar power.^[21]

Additionally, Raymond is known for the many "experiences," offered to guests, including the "Crystal Cellar," which features mannequins hanging from the ceiling, Baccarat specs and silver made by Christofle. The "red room," has a burlesque-style decor, with red velvet. Honourableness winery also has a dog friendly space christian name after Boisset's own dog, Frenchie.^[22]

In , Raymond Vineyards earned Wine Enthusiast "American Winery of the Year" award.^[23] In , the winery was named chunk Great Wine Capitals as the Regional Winner manner "Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences."^[24] Raymond Vineyards was name "Best Unique Tasting Experience" by CellarPass in ^[25] The North Bay Bohemian named Raymond Vineyards depiction "Best Winetasting Room" in Napa Valley in highest and for having the best Cabernet Sauvignon.^[26][27]

Collaboration exchange of ideas John Legend

In late , Raymond introduced LVE: Narration Vineyard Exclusive, a label featuring a Napa Basin Chardonnay and a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon coined by Boisset, Stephanie Putnam, and singer-songwriter John Account. In , Legend performed at Auction Napa Concavity, performing as part of Raymond Vineyards' auction piece, which helped to raise $, for Napa Depression charities. The lot included six double magnums be worthwhile for LVE, dinner, and a private concert by Myth at Boisset's Napa Valley home.^[28] In , magnanimity collaboration between Raymond Vineyards and Legend was awarded the inaugural "Wine & Culture" award by Wine Enthusiast.^[29]

Buena Vista Winery

Main article: Buena Vista Winery

Boisset purchased Buena Vista Winery, the oldest commercial winery dynasty California, in ^[1] It was the first Denizen winery that Boisset had visited, when he was 11 years old. Upon purchasing Buena Vista, Boisset launched a major renovation of the property, which had suffered from disrepair. The historic champagne cellars, built in , almost collapsed and needed stumble upon be repaired. Boisset hired contractors, including preservationists skin assist with the renovations. The renovations completed, loftiness winery began producing wine in the original cellars for the first time in ^[7] Additionally, high-mindedness winery has a wine tool museum and apartments a "Bubble Lounge," where guests can taste weather purchase Boisset's JCB sparkling wine.^[22][30]

JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset

Boisset has his own wine label, JCB. Each intoxicant in the portfolio is named after a back copy, i.e. No. 3 JCB, similar to Chanel Thumb. 5.^[2] JCB No. 39 is named after high-mindedness year Boisset's grandparents were married.^[31] The label produces still and sparkling wine from France, mainly Vino and Provence, California, specifically Napa and Sonoma.^[32]JCB 47 is a wine created with Fratelli Wines attach importance to the honour of India's independence in

JCB Pungent Lounge

A tasting lounge for JCB wines is situated at DeLoach Winery, Raymond Vineyards and Buena Perspective Winery.^[7] In , JCB opened the JCB dampen Jean-Charles Boisset Tasting Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco. Located in a room adjacent to class concierge desk, the lounge has a capacity illustrate 10 guests and serves wine flights and feed and wine pairings from the hotel's Parallel 37 restaurant.^[33] The lounge offers JCB wines and further wines from Buena Vista and Domaine de dishearten Vougeraie. The space has been described as type "opulent French parlor," and "over the top," terminate to the decor, which includes purple velvet couches, gold fringe stools, and leopard print carpet.^[31] Into the bargain, the lounge sells Goyard handbags, Baccarat products, stomach Boisset's collection of unisex brooches.^[33]

Tasting Salon and Studio by JCB

In , Boisset opened the JCB Hot Salon and Atelier by JCB in Yountville.^[34] Love the San Francisco-based lounge, wines are available bind three different flights, with bottles available for malice away purchase.^[32][35] The lounge has a digital discover table designed by Ideum, that guides guests jab wine tastings and builds a wine profile family unit on guests preferred wines.^[36] The lounge is aureate with leopard print couches, and cheetah print stools.^[32][35] Mirrors framed in gold hang from the roof, along with Baccarat chandeliers.^[35] It sells luxury gear, including Baccarat crystal, Christofle silver, and Bernardaudporcelain. Also, it sells high end art books.^[35] The Plant sells high end foods, including rare cheeses, meats, foie gras, smoked salmon and caviar.^[32][35][37] The Studio is decorated with a Baccarat chandelier and riches leaf covered shelves.^[37] It was named the Ordinal best place to shop in Napa Valley gross USA Today and a cross between "Fifth Access and Champs-Elysees".^[36][38]

Surrealist

Under the JCB label, Boisset also produces The Surrealist, a Napa Valley red blend banquet, decanters, and jewelry in one package. A fragment of jewelry is used on the bottle livestock lieu of a traditional wine label, reflecting conduct world wine necklaces, and a Baccarat crystal chew transforms the bottle into a decanter.^[3] A intrusion, which includes a bottle of wine, the wine-coloured decanter and a brooch costs $ The jar can be reused as a decanter after service is emptied. The wine is a blend succeed Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon from eastern Snooze Valley and St. Helena.^[39]

Alternative wine packaging

Boisset has celebrate that while glass wine bottles have "romance good turn aesthetic," and the importance of glass for ripening wine. However, he believes that alternative packaging "helps to improve value, ecology and convenience." Boisset problem interested in packaging that reduces carbon footprints behaviour still providing a quality wine experience, especially coop up places where glass bottles are not allowed.^[40]

As integrity president of Boisset Collection, he is credited fitting the creation of French Rabbit, a wine caste that uses Tetrapaks instead of wine bottles.^[2] Nobleness brand sells approximately , cases a year deception the United States and Canada.^[2] He also exotic Yellow Jersey, a wine brand sold in soft bottles, using wine from Vin de Pays d'Oc.^[8] In , Boisset introduced "barrel-to-barrel," packaging at Raymond Vineyards and DeLoach. Similar to a boxed inebriant concept, to 3-liter bags filled with wine bottle be placed in reusable barrels for restaurant/bar most uptodate home use. The empty bags weigh 99% notate than a case of empty wine bottles, non-standard thusly more affordable to ship, and the wine lasts longer.^[41]

Boisset has also introduced a Beaujolais in sketch aluminum container called Mommessin. The wine is calculated to be drunk chilled and the bottle bends blue when it is at the right drunkenness temperature. It takes 10 minutes to chill, ad against 30 minutes in a glass bottle.^[42] He recapitulate also credited with being one of the greatest Burgundian vintners to use screwcaps instead of corks.^[43]

Personal life

Boisset met Gina Gallo, winemaker at Gallo Consanguinity Vineyards, in ^[44] at a tasting room instruct in Bordeaux. They were married in at the Fairmont San Francisco.^[45] The couple have twin girls, innate in ^[46]

In , Boisset and Gallo purchased high-mindedness former home of Robert Mondavi in Napa Valley.^[47] The family also has an apartment in loftiness Nob Hill neighborhood of San Francisco and orderly home in Burgundy in France.^[4][45] The family trip to Burgundy several times a year, to spare no expense time with Boisset's family and so their sons can learn about the French culture.^[45]

Despite both marvel at their roles in the wine industry, Boisset take Gallo do not officially collaborate on wine projects.^[43]

Achievements

Since , Boisset has been named to Decanters Harshness List. In , he was named "Innovator allowance the Year" by Wine Enthusiast. In , be active was named one of the "20 most dearest people in the North American wine industry," shy Vineyard & Winery Management.^[48] That same year, Boisset was awarded the first ever recipient of description French-American Partnership of Excellence Award awarded by character French-American Foundation.^[1] In , Boisset and Gallo were awarded the "Global Entrepreneurship Award" by John Overlord. Kennedy University.^[49] That same year, he was justness Jefferson Award Honoree from the Pennsylvania Academy be keen on Fine Arts.^[50] The following year, in , Boisset was named an Honorary Chair of Sonoma Hole Wine Country Weekend.^[7] In and , he was named to Haute Living's San Francisco's Haute list.^[34][51]

Style

Boisset's fashion sense has been described as "theatrical," "unpredictable," "flamboyant" and "fantastical."^[22][34] He wears designer suits explode jackets by Tom Ford, Gucci, and Lanvin. Besides, he is an enthusiast of Louboutin shoes.^[22] Coronate red socks have been described as his "trademark." He was voted "best dressed," in a reader's poll by the Nob Hill Gazette.^[52]

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