March 18, 2024

Episode #613 – Jean-Charles Boisset Brings a Passion for Fashion to Sustainable Winemaking!

There are few things in life that are more delightful than an hour-long conversation with winemaking icon Jean-Charles Boisset. Apart from being one of the most innovative wine producers and marketers of our time, Jean-Charles is arguably the most colorful character in the world of wine, bar none. His flair, his showmanship, his joie de vivre, envelopes you like diving into a swimming pool filled with whipped cream and chocolate fudge sauce. No, that’s not an exaggeration!

Jean-Charles operates an ensemble of wineries and ancillary businesses that make him the envy of just about anybody who’s ever set foot in the winemaking arena. His determination to incorporate style, fashion and even the performing arts into his winemaking juggernaut make him a true one of a kind. That’s why Host David Wilson relishes every opportunity to have Jean-Charles on the show..

Affectionately known as JCB, you might expect Jean-Charles to lean toward the stuffy side. After all, 50+ years ago, he was born into a Burgundian winemaking family. But don’t let his passion for fashion fool you; JCB is as down to earth as his organic and sustainable vineyards. And if you ever get the opportunity to attend one of his legendary gatherings, it will quickly occur to you that he knows the name of every person in the room, even if he’s only ever met them just once. Oh, and he can casually rattle off all kinds of details about their lives as well. Certainly, Jean-Charles is a showman. He loves to talk. He loves to entertain… but he also listens with a skill level that few people can match.

On today’s episode of Grape Encounters, David and JCB engage in an A to Z discussion of all things wine, especially as they relate to the Boisset Collection, as it is called. Since JCB is anything but ordinary, David fires off a wide range of colorful questions that Jean-Charles has loads of fun answering. Wait until you hear his thoughts about whether there’s a silver lining to the Covid crisis! This and many more questions will be answered with a level of enthusiasm that will leave you smiling from ear to ear and put a spring in your step as you try to keep pace with the most energetic man in the wine business. It’s an incredible installment of Grape Encounters Radio featuring Jean-Charles Boisset.

By the way, what makes this a particularly interesting show is the fact that Jean-Charles began producing his own video and audio channel called JCB Live. This intimate glimpse into the world of JCB and his renowned guests has already rocketed him into the top 10 list of must-watch online wine program. To subscribe, just google it!

This edition of Grape Encounters is brought to you by Total Wine & More, where you can get 12 awesome wines hand-picked by Total Wine’s friendly experts.  You’ll receive 2 wines that wow per month, all for a one time fee as low as $59!  Best of all, you get to mix and match real gems… Red, white, rosé and sparkling, too.  Pick a plan that’s just right for you!

Click here and we’ll take you to the Membership page at TotalWine.com. While you’re there, spend a little time checking out their mind-boggling selection of more than 8000 wines and an equally impressive selection of beer and spirits, too!

This edition of Grape Encounters is brought to you by Total Wine & More, where you can get 12 awesome wines hand-picked by Total Wine’s friendly experts. You’ll receive 2 wines that wow per month, all for a one time fee as low as $59! Best of all, you get to mix and match real gems… Red, white, rosé and sparkling, too. Pick a plan that’s just right for you!

Click here and we’ll take you to the Membership page at TotalWine.com. While you’re there, spend a little time checking out their mind-boggling selection of more than 8000 wines and an equally impressive selection of beer and spirits, too!

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