The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast
I’m a Cuban-American writer and podcaster passionate about food, wine, and travel. Follow my colorful adventures as I review Miami restaurants and interview local chefs, somms, and others within our food community.
I was raised on traditional Cuban fare like pan cubano, cafecito, and pastelitos. But my current culinary pursuits encompass a broader spectrum of exceptional experiences—from Michelin-starred eats to casual culinary treasures.
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The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & Podcast
S4 E64 The Fine Wine Icon of Saint-Émilion: EVP Yves de Launay on Château Angélus, Terroir, and Timeless Elegance
In this exceptional episode, I welcome Yves de Launay, Executive Vice President of the Americas for Château Angélus, one of the most prestigious wine estates in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux. With a resume that includes Cheval Blanc, Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Cartier, Yves brings a wealth of luxury industry expertise to this deep-dive into Bordeaux’s Right Bank.
We explore the fascinating multi-generational legacy of Château Angélus, led today by Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, only the third woman to run the estate in 250 years. Yves shares insights into the château’s visionary expansion into hospitality—including Michelin-recognized restaurants—and discusses how sustainability, Cabernet Franc-forward winemaking, and the limestone-clay terroir of Saint-Émilion shape the estate’s elegant and age-worthy wines.
Other standout moments:
- Why Château Angélus withdrew from the Grand Cru Classé A classification in 2022
- The story behind the iconic three-bell logo and its spiritual origins
- How Château Angélus is marketing fine Bordeaux to new generations
- Tackling wine counterfeits and navigating U.S. allocations
- Personal favorites from South Florida’s fine dining scene
Whether you're a Bordeaux collector, fine wine investor, or simply love a Right Bank masterpiece, this episode uncorks insider access to one of the world’s most revered estates.
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Brenda
