May-Éliane de Lencquesaing Forever Changed Bordeaux’s Wine History, Here’s How

What does it take to create a wine that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also carries a legacy of history, passion, and spirituality?

Join us in this week’s episode of Wine Talks as Paul K sits down with the esteemed May-Éliane de Lencquesaing, one of Bordeaux’s most seasoned winemakers.

Born into one of Bordeaux’s oldest wine families, May-Éliane, or Lady May as she’s fondly known, has seen it all–from the Great Depression to the German occupation during World War II.

Today, Lady May shares her fascinating story of how these historical events shaped both the wine industry and her family’s vineyards and how she broke barriers as one of the few pioneering women in the industry.

We also dive into the art and science of blending wines, the spiritual connection between wine and humanity, and the crucial role of legacy in a family business.

Don’t miss this captivating conversation with one of the wine industry’s true pillars.

Tune in now and get inspired!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

May-Éliane de Lencquesaing, the Queen of Wine (00:32) 

How the Great Depression and WW II impacted the Bordeaux wine industry (02:26)

May-Éliane’s early experiences growing up in a winemaking family (08:44)

The mysterious nature of winemaking (15:37)

Breaking barriers in a male-dominated wine industry (38:13)

From Bordeaux’s elegant châteaux to South Africa’s thriving vineyards (50:37)

The spiritual connection between wine, humanity, and the divine (1:02:48)

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📚 Books Mentioned:

💥My Journey with Wine by May-Éliane de Lencquesaing: https://www.amazon.com/My-Journey-Wine-Bordeaux-Africa-ebook/dp/B0D1L28DN1

💥Wine and War by Donald Kladstrup: https://www.amazon.com/Wine-War-Frances-Greatest-Treasure/dp/0767904486

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