About this video
We had the pleasure of speaking live with François-Régis de Fougeroux, General Manager, and Laurent Onillon, Commercial Director, of Langlois-Chateau. While we could not be with them in person, they both showed us around the property’s boutique and vineyards.
In addition to providing a brief winery history, they both shared fantastic details on their stunning Crémants and Sancerre – including their rigorous quality control standards in the vineyards and in the cellar. Of course, the conversation would not be complete without touching on the impact that COVID-19 is having on their business.
VINTUS’ Anthony Cohen moderated the interview and surprised us all with an original song he wrote and sang in honor of Langlois-Chateau. We promise this will make you smile, so please go ahead and watch the full video (his song comes on at the very end!).
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