About Gérald 

From a long established Angevin wine making family, one of Gérald's first childhood memories is of his Grandparent's vineyard, standing along side his Grandfather, learning what becoming a wine maker involved.

Educational studies later took Gérald away from the Loire Valley to England where he gained a University degree, perfected his English and continued to work for ten years before returning to Paris to open his first wine bar and cave à vin. A successful venture which saw Gérald receive an annual reference in the Top 10 wine bars to visit in Paris.

Leaving the Parisian lifestyle behind Gérald returned to his roots in the Loire Valley.  Passionate and knowledgable in his field, Gérald has become an increasingly recognised figure and is frequently invited to host wine tasting events at Michelin starred restaurants and reputed hotels throughout UK and Europe.

Restaurant & Hotel References : Aubergine, The Boundary, Chapter One, The Fat Duck, The FireHouse, The Gore Hotel, The Goring Hotel, Nobu, South Lodge Hotel, The Square, Hotel Terravina...

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    Beaumont family and friends during the grape harvest in 1972
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    Early morning degorgement of the sparkling wines
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    Enjoy A Vineyard Discovery at a vineyard close to Saumur
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    Experience a wine tasting in le chai during the grape harvest
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    FireHouse, Gerald hosting a private wine tasting evening
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    First weekend of September; wine festival held in Saumur
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    Gerald's wine bar, Bistrot Les Tontons, Place St Pierre, Saumur
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    Gerald aged 4 stood at the wine press on his Grandfathers vineyard
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    Grape picking in the Loire Valley (contact Sarah Jane for details)
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    Group Wine Tour (enquire about our tailored wine events)
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    Group Wine Tour (enquire about our tailored wine tasting tours)
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    Group Wine Tours (enquire about our tailored wine events)
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    Last to be harvested, the grapes for the Coteaux de Saumur
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    Observe the machinery used during the grape harvest
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    Reception of the grapes to le chai during the grape harvest
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    Saumur, set along the edge of the Loire river
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    South Lodge Hotel, Gerald hosting a private wine tasting event
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    Ten Green Bottles, Gerald hosting a wine tasting
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    Wine Tasting Tour (enquire about our tailored wine events)
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