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#WinegrowerPortrait : Antoine DARGUEY et Thomas DURAND-TEYSSIER

Discover the men and women who work in the vineyards of Saint-Emilion, Lussac Saint-Emilion and Puisseguin Saint-Emilion!

On January 31st, 2022, at the end of the Coupe des Crus de Saint-Emilion, 24 crus were named “Coups de Cœur 2022” by a jury of professionals! Château Teyssier Cuvée d’Exception, a Puisseguin Saint-Emilion, was one of the winners. Antoine DARGUEY, 59, and Thomas DURAND-TEYSSIER, 42, are the co-managers. Discover these winemakers and their wine!

Antoine DARQUEY ET Thomas DURAND-TEYSSIER

What is your role on the property?

Antoine is the property manager and handles all the marketing side of the business, thanks to his dual role as manager and Bordeaux wine merchant. Thomas, on the other hand, is the vineyard manager.

Blending is by mutual agreement.

Equipe du Château Teyssier devant la propriété, Antoine DARQUEY ET Thomas DURAND-TEYSSIER sont au centre

You are one of the 24 "Coups de Cœur 2022" of Saint-Emilion Wines. How do you feel about it?

"It's a great recognition from the profession."

Can you tell us a little about your estate?

The vineyard dates back to the 15th century and surrounds a superb 18th-century Carthusian monastery. All in one piece, the clay-limestone terroir, planted with over 80% Merlot, is located on one of the highest points of the Puisseguin Saint-Emilion appellation.

 

The unusual element:

2 first cousins manage this property with great complicity.

Can you tell us about the winning vintage?

Château Teyssier Cuvée d’Exception is made from the estate’s finest plots.

 

Can you suggest a wine and food pairing for the winning cru?

Château Teyssier Cuvée d’Exception goes very well with duck breast, leg of lamb or Comté cheese.

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