Aubert de Villaine

July 29

July 29, 1866: On this day, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot died. Early in the 19th century, French women were taught to be spouses and mothers. At the age of 27, after the passing of her husband, […]

Staff Writer2022-12-04T01:42:52+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Dates, Wine|Tags: Argentina, Argentinian Wine Industry, Aubert de Villaine, Book Recommendations and Reading Lists, Domaine de la Romanee Conti, Dominio del Plata, Madame Clicquot, Maximillian Potter, Shadows in the Vineyard, Susana Balbo, The Drinks Business, Veuve Clicquot|

February 8

February 8, 1939: On this day, Aubert de Villaine was born in Rennes, France. Villaine is a winemaker and was co-director of the world famous Burgundy estate Domaine de la Romanee-Conti for 42 years, […]

Ken Wytsma2022-10-31T15:24:26+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Dates|Tags: 1976 Paris Wine Tasting, American Viticultural Areas, Aubert de Villaine, Burgundy, California, Domaine de la Romanee Conti, France, Frenchie Winery, Napa Valley, Trinity Lakes AVA|

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