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April 5, 2024
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Agathe Boinot, a Parisian native, with a background in oenology, has been appointed as the new Cellar Master at D’USSÉ Cognac. She honed her skills at Chateau de Cognac and under Casavecchia for seven years, preparing to lead production and innovation at D’USSÉ. Key Highlights: * Boinot studied oenology and worked in wine and spirits industry * Boinot specialized in aged spirits at Chateau de Cognac * Boinot apprenticed under Casavecchia for seven years at D’USSÉ Original Press Release:
- Boinot succeeds D’USSÉ founding cellar master
D’USSÉ Cognac is proud to announce Agathe Boinot as the second cellar master in its history. She succeeds the brand’s founding cellar master
" D’USSÉ has transcended the age-old conventions of Cognac and become a cultural icon under Michel’s tutelage. He redefined the limits of the category and his lessons will be forever with me. Becoming cellar master is a great responsibility and I am honored at the chance to uphold the brand’s heritage while bringing my own passions, expertise, and philosophies to the next chapter of D’USSÉ. In this position, I will champion representation for women in Cognac, who have played an important but largely invisible role. I aim to bring visibility to our work, inviting more women and younger generations to Cognac’s possibilities in the process.” Agathe Boinot A Parisian native, Boinot studied oenology and held various roles in the wine and spirits industry in her early career, encompassing vodka, whiskey and gin. She was captivated by the allure of aged spirits and became drawn to the enigmatic world of cognac. Boinot perfected her craft at the historic Chateau de Cognac, mastering the art of blending, aging and tasting. As apprentice to Casavecchia, she’s been preparing for the role of cellar master for seven years, immersing herself in the sensory symphony and style of D’USSÉ. Now, she will oversee D’USSÉ’s generations of eau-de-vie and the techniques and traditions of the house to lead the Cognac’s production and innovation. " Developing a new Cognac is every cellar master’s dream, and developing D’USSÉ was the honor of my lifetime. Agathe has worked tirelessly to understand the brand’s fundamental character and spirit. With her unwavering commitment to tradition and passion for new discoveries, I trust she will carry on this legacy and usher in the next generation with a courageous and contemporary sensibility.”
D’USSÉ was founded by Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter and family-owned spirits company, Bacardi, and was conceived by
" Michel has left an undeniable mark on the present and future of Cognac. We thank him for his incredible vision and look forward to the exciting work Agathe will lead during her tenure.”
ABOUT D’USSÉ COGNAC D’USSÉ [dew-say] is a bold new expression of Cognac that dares the palate like never before. Born from the prestigious Chateau de
The D’USSÉ® brand is part of the portfolio of
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