# Tales of the Wine World > A growing cinematic archive of the stories, people, and soul behind the world’s most iconic wines Public Ghost content for AI and LLM tooling. This file includes a bounded export of public pages first, then recent public posts. Append `.md` to any post or page URL to get the content in Markdown (for example, `/example-post.md`). ## Pages ### The Hidden World Behind the Greatest Wines URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/about/ Last updated: 2026-05-14T20:23:51.000Z *The winemaker poured a glass…* *paused for a moment…* *then said something we didn’t expect...* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/04/Ae1-8.jpg) Christer Byklum & Petter Fagelund ### **This is what we set out to do** Tales of the Wine World was created to document and share the human side of wine — the people, places, and decisions shaping what eventually ends up in your glass. Our mission is to capture **the soul behind the label** through cinema-grade visuals, original musical scores, and deep-dive conversations with the world's most iconic producers. *Most people only see a result…* *A bottle in a shop...* *Something to drink in a glass...* ***Tales of the Wine World exists to reveal the hearts behind.*** > We get direct access to some of the world’s greatest producers and vineyards — and you’re invited along for the ride **The films are published for** [all to see on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) **Made possible by our supporters on** [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) **For those who like to go a little deeper** **—** [The Wine Letter](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/#/portal/signup) If you enjoy wine, you’ll feel at home here. ## **Who's behind Tales of the Wine World?** Christer Byklum – With 25 years of experience, eight honorary titles of Bordeaux, Portugal and Spain, and 100.000 wines tasted (and counting) – Christer is one of the worlds most renowned wine critics. Petter Fagelund – As a sommelier, filmmaker and composer, Petter offers a unique perspective of the epicurian lifestyle and the human experience. There is always a story to be told. > *We believe wine is liquid history. Geography. And a sacred dialogue between nature and the human spirit.* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/04/cb-taste.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/04/Petter-and-the-homies.png) ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *This project is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, we’re on Patreon. **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to feel more part of it. Thank you for watching our filmes and supporting. We’re just getting started. There are many more stories to tell. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/Kollasj-PC-og-vingreier.png) ## ### First Sip Protocol URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/first-sip-protocol/ Last updated: 2026-07-03T06:45:37.000Z Download here [The First Sip Protocol - Tales Of The Wine WorldThe First Sip Protocol - Tales Of The Wine World.pdf497 KBdownload-circle](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/content/files/2026/03/The-First-Sip-Protocol---Tales-Of-The-Wine-World.pdf "Download") ### The First Sip Protocol: A Simple Ritual Professional Wine Tasters Use To Help Every Bottle Reveal More Aroma, Texture and Character URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/the-first-sip-protocol-v2/ Last updated: 2026-03-24T17:59:50.000Z [Send Me The Protocol](#/portal/signup/free) Dear Friend, If you enjoy wine and would love to taste more, smell more, and get more out of every bottle you open… the FREE First Sip Protocol will quietly change how your next bottle reveals itself. *It’s a simple 5-step ritual used by professional tasters that takes only a little extra attention — but can completely transform how a wine opens in the glass.* Here’s why… ### **Our names are Christer Byklum and Petter Fagelund, founders of *Tales of the Wine World.*** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/Ae1-8.jpg) Over the years we’ve spent time with winemakers, château owners and professional tasters across Europe’s great wine regions — filming long conversations and tasting wines together in their vineyards, cellars and kitchens. Between us we have **more than 30 years of tasting experience** and well over **100,000 bottles explored**, along with countless conversations with people who dedicate their lives to wine. Over time we began noticing **a clear pattern — something we kept seeing again and again…** The most experienced wine professionals approach the glass **a little differently before the first sip.** The **First Sip Protocol** is simply a distilled version of what we kept seeing them do — combined with our own approach to tasting. ### **Why Most People Never Experience What’s Actually In The Bottle** Most people open wine like this: Pour → Sip → Decide. “Good.” “Not good.” Drink. *But wine rarely reveals itself that quickly.* Aromas need a moment to open. Structure needs attention to notice. Texture only appears when you slow down enough to feel it. > The difference between a forgettable glass of wine and a memorable one is rarely the bottle. It’s **how you approach the first sip.** That’s exactly what the First Sip Protocol changes. This is the exact framework we personally use whenever we open a bottle — whether it’s a simple weeknight wine or something truly special. Every bottle of wine is a small time capsule. A season of weather, the decisions of a winemaker, years of quiet aging in a cellar. Most people never realize how much character a bottle holds until they slow down long enough to let it reveal itself. **The First Sip Protocol simply helps you notice more of it.** > The First Sip Protocol helps you slow down long enough to hear more of what the wine has to say. Try it with the very next bottle you open. It takes only a little extra attention — but the difference is surprisingly noticeable. ## **Introducing...** [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/The-First-Sip-Protocol-Cover-V3.png)](#/portal/signup/free) [Send Me The Protocol](#/portal/signup/free) ### ### **Here’s what’s waiting for you inside the pages of this guide:** Inside the First Sip Protocol you’ll discover a handful of small details most wine lovers unknowingly skip before the first sip — details that quietly change how a wine reveals itself in the glass. For example… *• The quiet mistake almost everyone makes within *3 seconds of pouring wine*… that instantly shuts down aromas the winemaker spent years trying to create.* *• The small moment most people skip after pouring wine — the same moment experienced winemakers quietly wait for before taking their first sip.* *• Why experienced winemakers rarely drink immediately after pouring — and the tiny pause that can make the *same bottle suddenly feel more layered.** *• The common temperature habit that makes many reds taste alcoholic and many whites taste dull — and the simple adjustment that quietly fixes both.* *• The overlooked detail in your room (not the wine) that can *erase half the aromas in your glass* without you realizing it.* *• The “glass as a lens” insight: why the wrong glass shape or soap residue can flatten a wine’s personality before it ever reaches your nose.* *• The simple decanting trick that can help even modest bottles *“wake up” after years asleep in the cellar.** *• Why professional tasters almost never swallow the first sip right away — and what they are paying attention to before they do.* *• The small shift that turns wine from something you casually drink… into something you *actively discover, layer by layer.** *After a few bottles, you may start noticing details most people miss entirely.* > One small suggestion before you download it. > > Try the protocol with **the very next bottle you open.** > > Not next week. > > Not when you "have time." > > **Tonight.** > > The difference becomes obvious the moment you do. If you're serious about becoming a better wine taster... it makes sense to learn from the people who dedicate their lives to wine. Even if you're just casually enjoying wine from time to time with your partner, friends or by yourself - you'll almost certainly pick up something in this protocol that elevates your future bottles. **Enter your email below and we'll send the First Sip Protocol straight to your inbox.** ## Send Me The First Sip Protocol **A simple 5-step ritual used by professional tasters that takes only a little extra attention — but can completely transform how a wine opens in the glass.* Send It To Me Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. ****NOTE:** You’ll be added to the Tales of the Wine World newsletter and have to confirm your subscription to join the list. If you do not see the confirmation in your inbox, check your spam, junk or promotions folder. You can of course unsubscribe anytime. ### I like RED URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/i-like-red/ Last updated: 2026-03-24T12:20:57.000Z Great choice! Thanks for making both our lives easier and more fun by clicking that link. You can now expect a little more tailored experience from the Wine Letter. Here's a beautiful film with a true living red wine legend from Bordeaux. If you haven't watched it yet. Enjoy. ### I like WHITE URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/i-like-white/ Last updated: 2026-03-24T12:19:32.000Z Great choice! Thanks for making both our lives easier and more fun by clicking that link. You can now expect a little more tailored experience from the Wine Letter. [Find your next film to watch here](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/) ### I like Bubbles URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/i-like-bubbles/ Last updated: 2026-03-24T12:19:53.000Z Great choice! Thanks for making both our lives easier and more fun by clicking that link. You can now expect a little more tailored experience from the Wine Letter. [Find your next film to watch here](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/) ### Welcome URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/welcome/ Last updated: 2026-03-24T12:29:41.000Z Hey there! 👋🏼 Thank you for subscribing to Tales of the WINE WORLD’s newsletter, read by people from 20+ countries. This website and newsletter—were created to help you **fall even more in love with wine**, whether you are just starting out or have already danced in this world for some time. You’ll receive our first email soon, but in the meantime, here's two of our most popular films. Salute, and welcome! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/Ae1-7-1.jpg) Three days In Pidemont Join us on a cinematic journey through Piedmont—a travel diary that quietly pulls you into the heart of one of the world’s most beautiful wine regions... [I want to watch ](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/three-days-in-piedmont/) Château de Pressac Join us at Château de Pressac in Saint-Émilion, where we sit down with Jean-François Quenin for an intimate, unfiltered look at one of the Right Bank’s most quietly impressive estates. [I want to watch ](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-de-pressac-the-saint-emilion-estate-that-keeps-raising-the-bar/) ### Welcome Premium URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/welcome-premium/ Last updated: 2026-03-24T12:31:08.000Z Hey there! 👋🏼 Thank you so much for deciding to become a premium member of Tales of the WINE WORLD. If you joined **to support the journey** I want you to know we appreciate you and thank you. Your contribution helps fund the production of new films. If you decided **to Go Deeper,** you're in for some tasty treats. There's already some very interesting private conversations waiting in the archive, with more to come. [Click here to start watching the Go Deeper Films.](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/tag/winemaker-interview/) We created Tales to help you **fall even more in love with wine by getting to know some of the amazing people behind it**, whether you are just starting out or have already danced in the wine world for some time. You’ll receive an email soon, but in the meantime, here's two of our most popular public films. Salute, and welcome! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/Ae1-7-2.jpg) Three days In Pidemont Join us on a cinematic journey through Piedmont—a travel diary that quietly pulls you into the heart of one of the world’s most beautiful wine regions... [I want to watch ](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/three-days-in-piedmont/) Château de Pressac Join us at Château de Pressac in Saint-Émilion, where we sit down with Jean-François Quenin for an intimate, unfiltered look at one of the Right Bank’s most quietly impressive estates. [I want to watch ](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-de-pressac-the-saint-emilion-estate-that-keeps-raising-the-bar/) ### The bottle is only half the story URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/the-archive-v1/ Last updated: 2026-03-31T22:33:06.000Z ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/half-the-story-ide-bw-06-Use-02.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/Trailer-Dummy-01.png) Dear Friend & Fellow Wine lover, ### What you’re watching wasn’t meant to be released. Raw conversations on film with winemakers and château owners behind some of the world’s most respected wines. These are the full, unfiltered interviews behind the films. **We weren’t meant to ever release them.** But when we saw how much gold was left behind on the cutting room floor… **...we knew we couldn’t just leave it there.** > These films move slower than what you see on YouTube. > > But they might be the fastest way to get more out of a glass of wine. Conversations rarely caught on camera — with space to think, reflect, and go deeper into the world of wine. Some people watch one conversation… and move on. Others start noticing more. **Start with one.** **Watch what changes.** **Stay as long as it’s worth it.** [Enter The Archive](#/portal/signup) Dear Friend & Fellow Wine lover, **If you’d like to create and launch your online course in just 10 hours so that you can monetize your expertise, build a digital asset you can sell even while you sleep to create the lifestyle and freedom you're looking for... then this page will show you how.** > Free for 14 days. Then $15/month. > New conversations added over time. > Come and go as you like. Start with one conversation. Cancel anytime. ## **What changes when you watch** You start noticing more. Not just what’s in the glass — but why it feels the way it does. You hear how decisions are made. What matters. What doesn’t. And slowly… you stop just drinking wine. And start understanding it. ## **This isn’t for everyone.** These conversations go deep. They’re slower. More detailed. Sometimes a little wine nerdy. They’re not polished, fast-cut films. They’re real conversations — the kind that take time. But if you care about what’s in the glass… and where it truly comes from… this is where it gets interesting. ## **Start with one.** Watch one conversation. See what changes. [Enter The Archive](#/portal/signup) > Free for 14 days • $15/month > New conversations added regularly. ## Step inside the conversations already waiting. $15 / month — free for 14 days. Watch one conversation. See what changes. [Enter The Archive](#/portal/signup) --- ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/half-the-story-ide-bw-02.png) Conversations with winemakers, château owners, and people who have spent their lives shaping what ends up in your glass. Not interviews made for show. Real conversations — with time to think, disagree, reflect, and go deeper. This is what you step into. ## What changes when you watch You start noticing more. Not just what’s in the glass — but why it feels the way it does. You hear how decisions are made. What matters. What doesn’t. And slowly… You stop just drinking wine. And start understanding it. > Free for 14 days • $15/month ## **This isn’t for everyone.** These conversations go deep. They’re slower. More detailed. Sometimes a little wine nerdy. They’re not polished, fast-cut films. They’re real conversations — the kind that take time. But if you care about what’s in the glass… and where it truly comes from… this is where it gets interesting. ## Inside the Archive Conversations with: - Château Smith Haut Lafitte - Château de Pressac - Château Dalem - Château Villars More being added — as we keep filming, traveling, and sitting down at the tables where it actually happens. ## **What actually happens inside The Archive** > You sit down with the people behind the wines. *No scripts.* *No polished answers.* *No performances.* ### **Just real conversations about** • what they pay attention to • how they make decisions • what they care about — and what they ignore Things you don’t hear in tastings. Things you don’t read on labels. And once you hear it… you don’t experience wine the same way again. ### You get access to Unfiltered conversations with the winemakers and château owners you’ve seen in our Youtube films — captured where their wines are actually made. ### Start with one of these • [**Château Dalem**](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-dalem-exclusive-conversation-with-ownebrigitte-rullier-loussert/) — what a wine reveals when you follow it across decades • [**Château Smith Haut Lafitte**](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-exclusive-conversation-with-owners-florence-and-daniel-cathiard/) — the thinking behind decisions that shape world-class wine • [**Château de Pressac**](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-de-pressac-exclusive-conversation-with-owner-jean-francois-quenin/) — what it means to inherit, protect, and evolve a château • [**Château Villars**](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-villars-exclusive-conversation-with-owner-thierry-gaudrie/) — competing where expectations are lower, but standards aren’t ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/film-e1_00_01_43_02-3.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/e5_00_02_03_08-1.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/SHL-master_00_07_00_16-1.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/SHL-master_00_11_58_03-2.jpg) ## **Start with one** Watch one conversation. See what changes. Pick one and press play. [Enter The Archive](#/portal/signup) ## What starts to happen when you watch these? > You begin to notice things you didn’t before. Not because someone told you what to look for — but because you’ve heard how people behind great wine really think. Imagine opening a new bottle and catching something small you've never noticed before. **A detail.** **A decision.** **A pattern.** *Something most people at the table miss.* Suddenly… wine has become more than just something you drink. > **These are the same conversations you’ve seen glimpses of in our films — just longer, deeper, and unfiltered.** > More time. > More detail. > More of what actually shapes the wine. ## **But The Archive isn’t for everyone.** These conversations go deep. They’re slow. Detailed. And give you insights into craft, terroir, and philosophy. They get a little nerdy. But if you care about what’s in the glass — and where it truly comes from — **this is where it gets interesting.** ****You don’t need to watch everything.** Just pick one. One conversation. One moment. One way of seeing things differently. And the next time you open a bottle… you might notice something you didn’t before. > Because wine doesn’t change. > **But the way you experience it does.** ****Most people only taste wine.** ****Few sit at the table with the people behind it.** [Enter The Archive ](#/portal/account/plans) ## Posts ### El Dorado: The Treasurer of Alicante URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/el-dorado-the-treasurer-of-alicante/ Last updated: 2026-06-19T14:00:31.000Z We visit Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega in Parcent, Alicante, to meet Felipe, a poet and winemaker on a brilliant, rebellious mission to rewrite the rules of Spanish wine. Nestled in a small mountain town just ten kilometers from the coast, this unique estate combines a dramatic, high-altitude maritime terroir with a deeply artistic spirit. Felipe opens up about his lifelong philosophy—where wine is treated not merely as a product, but as a sacred canvas inspired by the beauty of opera, literature, and classical paintings. He shares his story of defiantly championing native varieties like giró and muscat since the 1970s, long before the world understood his vision. In this intimate encounter, Felipe shares a taste of liquid history—including a rare Solera-style harvest from 2002, the very same wine that was selected by a panel of top sommeliers to be served at the royal wedding of King Felipe VI of Spain. A lineup of breathtakingly complex wines that completely redefine the potential of Muscat, culminating in the legendary "Esencia". Produced in microscopic quantities of just 80 liters from individually hand-picked berries, this elusive masterpiece left Christer completely mind-blown by its profound finesse and endless finish. Intimate, artistic, and full of discovery. Come with us to Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega. Enjoy. If you like what you see — and want more — keep reading. ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *Tales is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, [we’re on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com). **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to be part of it. Thank you for watching — and for being part of it. We’re just getting started. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ### Unique Tuscany – The Coral Reef of Fibbiano URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/unique-tuscany-the-coral-reef-of-fibbiano/ Last updated: 2026-06-05T14:36:16.000Z We visit Fattoria Fibbiano in Terre di Pisa to meet Nicola Cantoni, a man on a quiet mission to protect the authentic, ancient soul of Tuscan winemaking. Set atop an ancient coral reef, this estate offers a rare combination of prehistoric terroir and deep, personal dedication to local heritage. Nicola opens up about guarding native varieties like canaiolo and colorino against the tides of modern trends, sharing rare moments from a life’s work. He pulls the cork on a legendary bottle—the rare Ceppatella 2000, with only eight bottles left in existence, marking Nicola's very first vintage. Christer tastes through decades of liquid history, blown away by the red wine he considers to be among the absolute finest in all of Tuscany, alongside a vibrant white that has become one of his regional favorites. Intimate, emotional, and full of discovery. Come with us to Fattoria Fibbiano. Enjoy. If you like what you see — and want more — keep reading. ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *Tales is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, [we’re on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com). **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to be part of it. Thank you for watching — and for being part of it. We’re just getting started. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ### Discover Bordeaux – En Primeur 2025 URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/discover-bordeaux-en-primeur-2025/ Last updated: 2026-05-24T10:58:15.000Z We step into the high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled world of **Bordeaux En Primeur 2025** alongside Christer, pulling back the curtain on the wine industry’s most critical week. Amidst months of extreme heat and drought, this intense vintage was predicted to face a crisis—but the liquid in the glass tells a completely different story... From the nerve-wracking marathon of tasting hundreds of young barrel samples to philosophical debates on the future of Merlot, this journey challenges everything we thought we knew about climate, soil, and the modern fear of alcohol. Christer explores why the deep clay and limestone soils triumphed against the odds, creating wines of explosive energy, multi-layered tension, and stunning freshness. The absolute pinnacle arrives with an exclusive tasting at the legendary Pétrus, Tertre Roteboeuf, and many others, revealing a flawless 2025 vintage defined by power, unmatched finesse, and an unforgettable saline purity. A masterful blend of raw trade insight, geological wonder, and pure sensory joy. **Welcome to Bordeaux En Primeur 2025.** Enjoy. If you like what you see — and want more — keep reading. ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *Tales is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, [we’re on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com). **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to be part of it. Thank you for watching — and for being part of it. We’re just getting started. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ### Inside Château Laroze: We Opened the ’61, the ’59, the ’53… An Extraordinary Journey Into Old Bordeaux URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/inside-chateau-laroze-we-opened-the-61-the-59-the-53-an-extraordinary-journey-into-old-bordeaux/ Last updated: 2026-05-09T07:26:40.000Z We visit Château Laroze in Saint-Émilion to meet Guy Meslin, a man on a quiet mission to honor his ancestors and the soul of this historic estate. Hidden behind ancient trees, Laroze offers a rare combination of profound history and deep, personal humility. Guy opens up about the weight of tradition and the "Laroze signature," sharing rare moments from a life’s work. In a truly historic tasting, he pulls the corks on legendary vintages like 1959 and 1961, revealing wines that aren't just surviving, but thriving—vibrant, velvety, and alive with the scent of sun-warmed roses. Christer tastes through decades of history, from a 1967 Magnum to Guy’s own debut vintage from 1990, and is blown away by their weightless power and ethereal elegance. The journey concludes over a bottle of 1953\. Intimate, emotional, and full of discovery. Come with us to Château Laroze. Enjoy. If you like what you see — and want more — keep reading. ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *Tales is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, [we’re on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com). **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to be part of it. Thank you for watching — and for being part of it. We’re just getting started. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ### Some of the Most Impressive Value Wines in Spain, Made from Vines Rooted in 400 BC — Celler del Roure URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/some-of-the-most-impressive-value-wines-in-spain-made-from-vines-rooted-in-400-bc-celler-del-roure/ Last updated: 2026-04-30T18:00:10.000Z We visit Celler del Roure in Valencia to meet Pablo, a winemaker on a quiet mission to revive ancient grape varieties and forgotten traditions in one of Spain’s warmest regions. He opens up about working with old vines and historic methods, how these traditions not only survive but thrive in today’s challenges, and his deep commitment to building a stronger local community. Above all, he shares what it really means to live in harmony with nature. Christer tastes the wines and is blown away by their unexpected freshness, elegance and purity — wines that feel far too refined for such a hot climate. Best of all? These are some of the most impressive value wines you’ll find anywhere in Spain right now. Intimate, honest and full of discovery. Come with us to Celler del Roure. Enjoy. If you like what you see — and want more — keep reading. ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *Tales is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, [we’re on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com). **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to be part of it. Thank you for watching — and for being part of it. We’re just getting started. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ### He poured the 1943 Pichon Baron… lifted it to his nose — and let 83 years of history in URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/he-poured-the-1943-pichon-baron-lifted-it-to-his-nose-and-let-83-years-of-history-in/ Last updated: 2026-04-30T18:00:24.000Z We were standing deep inside the cellars at the legendary [Château Pichon Baron](https://www.pichonbaron.com/en/?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) when Christian Seely came back with a bottle almost no one gets to see. 1943. A wartime vintage. A bottle that, by all logic, shouldn’t have made it this far. But it did. It’s not about tasting notes. It’s not even really about the wine. *It all comes down to one simple question:* > ***Is anything still there?*** This film takes you right inside that moment — and **into the world behind one of Bordeaux’s most iconic estates.** Enjoy. If you like what you see — and want more of it — keep reading. ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *Tales is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, [we’re on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com). **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to be part of it. Thank you for watching — and for being part of it. We’re just getting started. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ### Biodynamic Mastery at Château Smith Haut Lafitte URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/biodynamic-mastery-at-chateau-smith-haut-lafitte/ Last updated: 2026-04-30T18:01:54.000Z We dive into Château Smith Haut Lafitte in Pessac-Léognan, one of Bordeaux’s elite estates known for powerful yet elegant, long-lived wines. > **Note:** We recorded with Florence and Daniel Cathiard shortly before Daniel’s passing—this film is a quiet tribute to their shared passion and legacy. Florence and Daniel Cathiard share how they bought the property in 1990 and transformed it: biodynamic practices (horses, plant teas, natural compost) and a focus on terroir that reflects “liquid history and geography.” The emotional high point is tasting their breakthrough 1998 vintage—top 10 in the world that year per Wine Spectator. Christer tastes it with them and marvels at its symmetry, finesse, smoke, mineral and blackcurrant notes—still stunning after nearly 30 years. Fabien Teitgen, the estate’s technical director and winemaker, adds sharp insight: why Pessac-Léognan’s northern soils give superior balance, climate adaptation, and low-intervention winemaking that lets terroir shine. *One film, several voices—the dream and the craft—giving you a rare, intimate look at what makes Smith Haut Lafitte world-class.* *Enjoy.* If you like what you see — and want more — keep reading. ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *Tales is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, [we’re on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com). **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to be part of it. Thank you for watching — and for being part of it. We’re just getting started. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ### ### Château Fontenil – The secrets of Fronsac URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-fontenil-the-secrets-of-fronsac/ Last updated: 2026-04-30T18:02:26.000Z A warm conversation with Dany Rolland at Château Fontenil — exploring what makes this corner of Fronsac so special. Fronsac remains one of Bordeaux’s best-kept secrets. Still largely overlooked, yet producing wines that consistently punch above their weight with Château Fontenil leading the way. Join us as we take a closer look at an area that deserves far more attention. Enjoy. If you like what you see — and want more — keep reading. ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *Tales is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, [we’re on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com). **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to be part of it. Thank you for watching — and for being part of it. We’re just getting started. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ### Inside Château Dalem — A Vertical Tasting with Brigitte Rullier-Loussert URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/inside-chateau-dalem-a-vertical-tasting-with-brigitte-rullier-loussert/ Last updated: 2026-04-30T18:03:06.000Z **A quiet cellar in Fronsac. Four glasses. Sixty years of history.** Inside Château Dalem, Christer joins owner Brigitte Rullier-Loussert for a rare vertical tasting — and a candid conversation about family, legacy, and one of Bordeaux’s most overlooked estates. Step inside. Join us for an intimate portrait at Château Dalem in Fronsac, where Christer sits down with owner Brigitte Rullier-Loussert to taste through a vertical of remarkable vintages: the elegant 1964, the powerful 1990, the surprising 2002, and a few more that together tell the story of this quietly remarkable estate. As the glasses are poured and the wines unfold, Brigitte opens up about her family’s history, her vision, and the quiet ambition she holds — not just for Dalem, but for Fronsac itself. An appellation sitting right next to Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, yet producing wines of depth, richness, and finesse — often without the same attention. If you’re drawn to old Bordeaux, intimate tastings, and stories of places that deserve a closer look, come inside Château Dalem with us. And if you want to see and learn more from Brigitte, be sure to watch the [extended uncut interview with her here](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-dalem-exclusive-conversation-with-ownebrigitte-rullier-loussert/). Enjoy. If you like what you see — and want more — keep reading. ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *Tales is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, [we’re on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com). **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to be part of it. Thank you for watching — and for being part of it. We’re just getting started. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ### Château Cheval Blanc – That one special note URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-cheval-blanc-that-one-special-note/ Last updated: 2026-04-30T18:03:30.000Z There is no detail too small to matter when crafting one of the world’s great red wines. At Château Cheval Blanc, precision runs through everything. Cellar master Carole André gives us an introduction to how they think and work, while Christer shares what you can expect when the wine finally reaches your glass. Enjoy. If you like what you see — and want more — keep reading. ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *Tales is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, [we’re on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com). **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to be part of it. Thank you for watching — and for being part of it. We’re just getting started. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ### Wines of Norway URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/wines-of-norway/ Last updated: 2026-04-30T18:03:54.000Z A look into the world’s northernmost wine frontier. We follow five producers working at the edge of what’s possible — in a land of midnight sun, harsh winters, and short growing seasons. From vineyards by the fjords to hybrid grapes built for the cold, they open their doors and share what it actually takes. The wins. The setbacks. The constant effort. And the thinking behind choosing to make wine in a place where almost no one expected it to work. If you’re drawn to wine, resilience, and the people behind it — come north with us. Enjoy. If you like what you see — and want more — keep reading. ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *Tales is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, [we’re on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com). **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to be part of it. Thank you for watching — and for being part of it. We’re just getting started. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ### Three Days in Piedmont URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/three-days-in-piedmont/ Last updated: 2026-04-30T18:04:19.000Z Join us on a cinematic journey through Piedmont—a travel diary that quietly pulls you into the heart of one of the world’s most beautiful wine regions... Christer guides us through misty rolling hills and ancient vineyards, then steps into a small village wineshop for a masterful improvised blind tasting. We sit down for warm, unfiltered conversations with Nadia Cogno, Claudio Viberti, and others who carry the soul of Piedmont—its Barolo and Barbaresco, its elegance, its deep-rooted traditions. White truffles shaved over fresh tajarin, long tables filled with local food, epic wine lists, and the simple, profound pleasure of eating and drinking exactly where it all begins. Right from the opening frame, one question lingers: it’s the very start of truffle season… will we manage to get our hands on some white truffles to bring? If you love food, wine, and travel told with real depth and beauty, come along with us to Piedmont! Enjoy. If you like what you see — and want more — keep reading. ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *Tales is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, [we’re on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com). **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to be part of it. Thank you for watching — and for being part of it. We’re just getting started. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ### Château de Pressac – The Saint-Émilion Estate That Keeps Raising the Bar URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-de-pressac-the-saint-emilion-estate-that-keeps-raising-the-bar/ Last updated: 2026-04-30T18:07:40.000Z Join us at Château de Pressac in Saint-Émilion, where we sit down with Jean-François Quenin for an intimate, unfiltered look at one of the Right Bank’s most quietly impressive estates. [**Jean-François opens up**](https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-de-pressac-exclusive-conversation-with-owner-jean-francois-quenin/) about the history, the personal turning points, and the vision that has shaped Pressac into what it is today—a property with real influence and soul in the region. Together with Christer, he pours several vintages that span the last two decades. We taste, discuss, and dig into the house style: the balance of power and finesse, the signature freshness, and exactly how they’ve managed to raise the quality year after year after year over the past 15 years. Shot with the same thoughtful, cinematic eye as our best films, this is a portrait of evolution, terroir, and relentless pursuit of excellence—told through conversation, glasses raised, and the quiet beauty of the vineyard itself. Come inside Château de Pressac with us. Enjoy. If you like what you see — and want more — keep reading. ## **How the next films get made** To stay fully independent — and ensure total artistic freedom — **we accept no funding or sponsorships from the wineries we feature.** > *Tales is 100% independent and dedicated to preserving the true stories of the wine world.* **How the work continues** Our films are made possible by our community. Support from viewers allows us to stay independent, travel, and spend the time needed to do this properly. If you’d like to be part of that, [we’re on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com). **Each film demands time and passion — from filming and editing to scoring. Your support makes that possible.** [Become a supporter on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### **On Patreon, you’ll find:** ✨ ***The uncut conversations*** Long, deep interviews and rare tastings that don’t fit on YouTube. ✨ **B*ehind the scenes*** A closer look at how the films are made — and where we’re heading next. ✨ **A closer connection to the journey** For those who want to be part of it. Thank you for watching — and for being part of it. We’re just getting started. **— Petter, Christer & The Tales Team** ### Château de Pressac – Exclusive Conversation With Owner Jean-François Quenin URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-de-pressac-exclusive-conversation-with-owner-jean-francois-quenin/ Last updated: 2026-04-10T17:32:03.000Z Few places in Bordeaux carry history quite like Château de Pressac. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/Pressac-J-Hero-01.png) Press play below and you’re transported to the limestone heights of Saint-Émilion in Bordeaux where Jean-François Quenin welcomes us inside an estate whose story stretches far beyond the vineyard rows. In this extended conversation, he speaks openly about the land, the decisions that reshaped the estate over the past two decades, and the quiet precision behind wines that increasingly hold their own among the Right Bank’s finest. This is not a short promotional interview. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/e5_00_00_41_01-1.jpg) It’s a real sit-down — the kind where stories surface naturally, bottles are opened, and the deeper thinking behind the wines begins to reveal itself. During this private conversation, Jean-François shares stories, philosophies, and winemaking details few people outside the estate ever hear. ****Inside this conversation you'll discover**. ▶️ Why Château de Pressac sits by the very ground where the Battle of Castillon ended English rule in France in 1453 — and how the estate’s **Neo-Gothic château was rebuilt** during the same 19th-century revival that restored Notre-Dame and Carcassonne. ▶️ How soil expert Claude Bourguignon helped Jean-François Quenin examine every parcel of Pressac’s limestone and river soils — ****leading to a dramatic replanting of nearly the entire vineyard** to better express its terroir. ▶️ ****The little-known story of how** Malbec once existed here as “Noir de Pressac” in the 1730s before travelling to the rest of Bordeaux, and eventually Argentina. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/e5_00_04_50_24-1.jpg) ▶️ Why the estate relies on ****technical corks and careful extraction techniques** to preserve finesse and ensure wines age reliably without the risk of cork taint. ▶️ What happens when Christer and Jean-François ****taste key vintages like 2016 and 2023 together** — revealing limestone freshness, depth of fruit, and how the estate’s quality has steadily risen over the past fifteen years. ▶️ The ****quiet philosophy guiding Pressac today:** balancing power with restraint while allowing the character of limestone and minerality to speak clearly through the wine. This is the kind of conversation that only emerges when time is allowed to unfold. Stories surface. Decisions are explained. And the wines themselves begin to tell their story. ****This conversation — and many more — are available on Patreon. Your support is what allows us to continue making the films you see on YouTube.** ## **You’re making the Tales films possible.** > By becoming a Patron, you’re not just gaining access to more. *Your support is what allows us to stay independent…* *travel to the places we go…* *and spend the time needed to do this properly.* [Become a supporter](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### Inside Patreon, you’ll find: **Full conversations** Long, uncut interviews with winemakers — the kind that don’t fit on YouTube. **Behind the scenes** A closer look at how the films are made, and where we’re heading next. **A deeper layer of the project** For those who want to stay a little longer in this world. Thank you for supporting. We’re just getting started. — Petter, Christer & The Tales Team [Explore the Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/posts/welcome-to-inner-155266514?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### Château Smith Haut Lafitte: Unpacking Winemaking-Secrets With Technical Director and Winemaker Fabien Teitgen URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-unpacking-winemaking-secrets-with-technical-director-and-winemaker-fabien-teitgen/ Last updated: 2026-04-10T17:32:47.000Z This interview film delivers a rapid-fire masterclass from Fabien Teitgen, technical director and winemaker at Château Smith Haut Lafitte in Pessac-Léognan—one of Bordeaux's elite estates crafting reds and whites that rival the world's best through precision, terroir, and innovation. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/Smith-Haut-Lafitte-Fabian-Hero-01.png) With Technical Director and Winemaker Fabien Teitgen from Château Smith Haut Lafitte in Pessac-Léognan—Bordeaux. Fabien packs an astonishing amount of knowledge into this session, offering a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the artistry behind producing iconic wines under owners Florence and Daniel Cathiard—insights that feel like eavesdropping on a top-tier enologist at work. --- ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/SHL-master_00_13_57_03.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/SHL-master_00_16_29_00.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/SHL-master_00_10_53_19-1.jpg) --- > This isn't a leisurely chat—it's a whirlwind of expertise that condenses decades of experience into actionable insights, giving you an unparalleled view into crafting one of the globe's finest wines. Depth like this only emerges from direct, expert-led discussions built on trust. ****Inside this conversation you'll discover**. ▶️ How a young student from Lorraine ****unexpectedly found himself drawn into the world of Bordeaux** — and why Château Smith Haut Lafitte immediately stood out to Fabien Teitgen when he first encountered the estate. ▶️ Why the vines at Smith Haut Lafitte grow in ancient Gunzian gravel — deep river deposits ****that quietly give the estate its distinctive** Cabernet-driven structure. ▶️ Why Pessac-Léognan was separated from Graves in 1987 — and ****how deeper clay-rich soils in the northern sector quietly give these wines better balance** and drought resistance. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/SHL-master_00_11_58_03-1.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/SHL-master_00_12_46_02.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/SHL-master_00_15_10_16.jpg) ▶️ How Fabien and the team are preparing the vineyard for a warmer future — ****experimenting with new rootstocks and clones** to preserve balance as Bordeaux’s climate continues to evolve. ▶️ Why the cellar philosophy ****still favors gentle extraction and meticulous sorting** — preserving finesse and aging potential rather than chasing power. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/SHL-master_00_15_10_16-1.jpg) ****This conversation — and many more — are available on Patreon. Your support is what allows us to continue making the films you see on YouTube.** ## **You’re making the Tales films possible.** > By becoming a Patron, you’re not just gaining access to more. *Your support is what allows us to stay independent…* *travel to the places we go…* *and spend the time needed to do this properly.* [Become a supporter](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### Inside Patreon, you’ll find: **Full conversations** Long, uncut interviews with winemakers — the kind that don’t fit on YouTube. **Behind the scenes** A closer look at how the films are made, and where we’re heading next. **A deeper layer of the project** For those who want to stay a little longer in this world. Thank you for supporting. We’re just getting started. — Petter, Christer & The Tales Team [Explore the Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/posts/welcome-to-inner-155266514?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### Château Villars – Exclusive Conversation with Owner Thierry Gaudrie URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-villars-exclusive-conversation-with-owner-thierry-gaudrie/ Last updated: 2026-04-10T17:33:04.000Z ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/04/mst_00_07_41_20.jpg) Some of Bordeaux’s most fascinating wines are made far from the spotlight. Press play below and you’re transported to Château Villars in Fronsac, where Thierry Gaudrie welcomes us into a relaxed conversation about family history, climate realities, and the quiet craft behind wines that consistently deliver remarkable quality for their price. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/mst_00_00_24_20.jpg) This is not a quick promotional interview. It’s a genuine sit-down — the kind where bottles appear from the cellar, stories unfold naturally, and decades of experience begin to reveal themselves. During this extended conversation, Thierry speaks openly about the evolution of the estate, the practical challenges of modern Bordeaux, and the philosophy guiding a property that has remained in his family for three generations. ****Inside this conversation you’ll discover**. ▶️ Why Thierry Gaudrie suddenly disappears into the cellar to retrieve a bottle from 1981 — the unusual vintage his father quietly loved most. ▶️ What happens when you taste Château Villars across four decades — opening bottles from 2023 all the way back to the 1980s in a rare vertical tasting. ▶️ Why Thierry believes Merlot may gradually fall from around 80% of the vineyard to closer to 60% — and how Cabernet Franc and Malbec could shape the future of the estate. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/mst_00_02_50_00.jpg) ▶️ How Thierry avoids the trap of over-extraction — choosing finesse and drinkability so the wines can age beautifully rather than chase power. ▶️ Why wines from Fronsac can still deliver extraordinary value — often rivaling far more expensive Bordeaux while remaining remarkably accessible. ****This conversation — and many more — are available on Patreon. Your support is what allows us to continue making the films you see on YouTube.** ## **You’re making the Tales films possible.** > By becoming a Patron, you’re not just gaining access to more. *Your support is what allows us to stay independent…* *travel to the places we go…* *and spend the time needed to do this properly.* [Become a supporter](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### Inside Patreon, you’ll find: **Full conversations** Long, uncut interviews with winemakers — the kind that don’t fit on YouTube. **Behind the scenes** A closer look at how the films are made, and where we’re heading next. **A deeper layer of the project** For those who want to stay a little longer in this world. Thank you for supporting. We’re just getting started. — Petter, Christer & The Tales Team [Explore the Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/posts/welcome-to-inner-155266514?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### Château Smith Haut Lafitte – Exclusive Conversation with Owners Florence and Daniel Cathiard URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-exclusive-conversation-with-owners-florence-and-daniel-cathiard/ Last updated: 2026-04-10T17:33:31.000Z ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/Smith-Haut-Lafitte-Hero-01.png) With Florence and Daniel Cathiard from Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux. > **NOTE:** We recorded this heartfelt interview shortly before Daniel Cathiard’s passing; it stands as a beautiful tribute to his passion and legacy alongside Florence. Few people ever hear the real stories behind great wines. But in this private interview, Florence and Daniel Cathiard open up in a way few have seen before. Press play and you’re instantly transported to the Cathiard’s private tasting table at Château Smith Haut Lafitte in Pessac-Léognan — a Bordeaux Powerhouse shaped by adventure, risk, and reinvention. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/04/SHL-master_00_00_09_02.jpg) ***What follows isn’t a quick overview, but a relaxed conversation filled with laughter, great bottles, and the perspective that only comes after 35 harvests.*** During this private conversation, Florence and Daniel Cathiard share stories, philosophies, and winemaking insights few people outside the estate ever hear. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/SHL-master_00_08_27_06.jpg) ****Inside this conversation you'll discover.** ▶️ How two athletes on the French national ski team suddenly found themselves buying a Bordeaux château they barely understood — thanks in part to a surprising piece of advice from Olympic legend Jean-Claude Killy. ▶️ The personal stories that shaped the Cathiards’ philosophy of wine — from the bottles served at their own wedding to the banker they affectionately call “Vieilles Vignes.” ▶️ How ancient Gunzian gravel beneath the vineyard quietly gives the estate’s Cabernet Sauvignon its signature structure and extraordinary aging potential. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/SHL-master_00_17_40_16.jpg) ▶️ Why Florence and Daniel Cathiard brought horses back into the vineyard and embraced biodynamic farming — and how it quietly changed the wine. ▶️ The moment the conversation turns to the legendary 1998 vintage — the bottle that first placed Smith Haut Lafitte among the world’s most celebrated wines. ▶️ What Christer notices while tasting the 1998 wine with the people who made it — and what decades of aging reveal about balance, elegance, and time. ****This conversation — and many more — are available on Patreon. Your support is what allows us to continue making the films you see on YouTube.** ## **You’re making the Tales films possible.** > By becoming a Patron, you’re not just gaining access to more. *Your support is what allows us to stay independent…* *travel to the places we go…* *and spend the time needed to do this properly.* [Become a supporter](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### Inside Patreon, you’ll find: **Full conversations** Long, uncut interviews with winemakers — the kind that don’t fit on YouTube. **Behind the scenes** A closer look at how the films are made, and where we’re heading next. **A deeper layer of the project** For those who want to stay a little longer in this world. Thank you for supporting. We’re just getting started. — Petter, Christer & The Tales Team [Explore the Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/posts/welcome-to-inner-155266514?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### Chateau Dalem – Exclusive Conversation With Owner Brigitte Rullier-Loussert URL: https://www.talesofthewineworld.com/chateau-dalem-exclusive-conversation-with-ownebrigitte-rullier-loussert/ Last updated: 2026-04-10T17:33:47.000Z We sat down with **Brigitte Rullier-Loussert at Château Dalem in Fronsac**, a historic Bordeaux estate quietly producing wines of depth and character. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/Dalem-Brigitte-Hero-01-1.png) In this relaxed conversation, she shares the story of taking over the family property from her father — and how what began as obligation slowly became passion. A rare glimpse into the woman guiding Dalem today, shared over a tasting across decades. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/film-e1_00_11_33_09.jpg) During this private conversation, Brigitte reveals stories, philosophies, and winemaking insights few people outside the estate ever hear. ****Inside this conversation you'll discover.** ▶️ The moment Brigitte suddenly found herself responsible for Château Dalem — and how what began as obligation slowly turned into passion for the estate. ▶️ Why a “forgotten” Bordeaux vintage like ****2002** can suddenly come back to life decades later — and what warmer years like ****2018** reveal compared with the classic balance of ****2019**. ▶️ The small but crucial detail in Dalem’s vineyards — ****15 separate plots** — that quietly shapes the complexity of the wine. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/6b/ea/6beab274-9490-433d-9437-40772f03d41b/content/images/2026/03/film-e1_00_02_15_11.jpg) ▶️ How guidance from ****Michel Rolland** and later ****Eric Boissenot** helped shape Dalem’s style — moving from power toward finesse. ▶️ Brigitte’s philosophy for making wine: ****“Dalem is Dalem — you like it or you don’t.”** ****This conversation — and many more — are available on Patreon. Your support is what allows us to continue making the films you see on YouTube.** ## **You’re making the Tales films possible.** > By becoming a Patron, you’re not just gaining access to more. *Your support is what allows us to stay independent…* *travel to the places we go…* *and spend the time needed to do this properly.* [Become a supporter](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalesoftheWineWorld?ref=talesofthewineworld.com) ### Inside Patreon, you’ll find: **Full conversations** Long, uncut interviews with winemakers — the kind that don’t fit on YouTube. **Behind the scenes** A closer look at how the films are made, and where we’re heading next. **A deeper layer of the project** For those who want to stay a little longer in this world. Thank you for supporting. We’re just getting started. — Petter, Christer & The Tales Team [Explore the Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/posts/welcome-to-inner-155266514?ref=talesofthewineworld.com)