Masters of Wine celebrate retirement of Jean-René Matignon
To celebrate the retirement of Jean-René Matignon, technical director of Château Pichon Baron, the jewel in the crown of principal IMW supporter AXA Millésimes‘s portfolio, a grand vertical tasting of every vintage he has made, from 1985 to 2021 was followed by a special lunch at the property with magnums of the 1959 (Jean-Réné’s birth year) and the 1961, as well as some special dry and sweet whites from Château Suduiraut.
In attendance were Masters of Wine Simon Field MW and Rod Smith MW, along with noted Bordeaux writers Jane Anson, Panos Kakaviatos, members of the French press and the property’s new technical director, Pierre Montégut. The whole day was generously hosted by Christian Seely and Corinne Ilic.