Talk 1
Terroir identity vs. human decision-making in the production of the greatest wines
Where to draw the line between the roles of nature and the roles of human?
Address the notion of terroir and the vigneron’s decision-making to interpret the vineyard, use scientific progress at its best, navigate through climate change challenges, understand the consumption habits of the youngest generations, etc.
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Speakers:
Gaia Gaja, GAJA
Jean-Robert Pitte, President of the Geographical Society, President of the French Mission for Heritage and Food Cultures, former President of the French Wine Academy.
Michael Hill Smith, Master of Wine, International wine judge, Wine producer
Date: Friday November 10th 2:30pm
Talk 2
Natural risks management: which protections are acceptable without compromising the terroir’s identity?
Address the tension between the importance to mitigate some natural risks (drought, hail, frost…) to help the winegrower, while not harming the essence of terroir’s identity.
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Speakers:
Saskia de Rothschild, Château Lafite Rothschild
Aubert de Villaine, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, President of the Villa d’Este Wine Talks Advisory Committee
Guillaume d’Angerville, Domaine Marquis d’Angerville
Erik Orsenna, Novelist, Member of the Académie Française
Date: Saturday November 11th 10:30am
Talk 3
The neuroscience of wine tasting
Join Gabriel Lepousez, PhD, a researcher in neuroscience focusing on the scientific study of wine tasting, for an unforgettable workshop. During this interactive session mixing theory and tasting experiences, you will be exploring how our brain makes senses of wine compounds, to better understand the complex process of wine tasting, with a specific focus on the sensory signatures of terroir. By delving into the underlying neurological processes involved in perception, memory and interpretation, Gabriel Lepousez aims to open up new avenues for exploring and enhancing the wine tasting experience.
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Speaker:
Gabriel Lepousez, neurobiologist, specialist in sensory perception and brain plasticity
Date: Saturday November 11th 3:00pm
