William Fèvre
Chablis, France
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Didier Séguier, Director, Winemaker
The childhood and youth of Didier Séguier traverse the agricultural and wine-growing regions of France. Born in Cognac, he grew up in Bordeaux where his parents were surrounded by winemaker friends. Cellar visits punctuated these years, leading him to a viticulture-enology baccalaureate in Sauternes and then to a BTS (Advanced Technician’s Certificate) that he obtained in Avize.
Champagne introduced him to a different world and different methods, and it was during an internship at Veuve Clicquot that he first met Joseph Henriot. At that time, Didier considered taking over a vineyard and extended his technical
apprenticeship with commercial training in Paris.
In 1992, Didier applied to Bouchard Père et Fils as Cellar Master. For six years, he learned the finesse of the great terroirs of Burgundy.
In 1998, at the age of thirty, Didier Séguier took over the direction of Domaine William Fèvre.
Accompanied by François Ménin, Vineyard Manager, and Pascal Reynaud, Cellar Master, Didier has been committed to environmental viticulture since 2000, combining tradition and innovation. The respect for the Chablis terroir has always been a driving force for the estate, continuing after its acquisition by Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite in January 2024.
Saskia de Rothschild, Owner
Saskia de Rothschild is the chairwoman of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). Born into the esteemed Rothschild family, and with a background in business and finance, Saskia brings a modern perspective to the traditional art of winemaking, ensuring the continued success and innovation of the family's wine estates.
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