Louis de Cazenove

Louis de Cazenove is the CEO of Château de Cazenove, a winery located in the Bordeaux region of France, as well as MA Signature Selection Import USA.12 As the winemaker and owner of Château de Cazenove, Louis de Cazenove has played a significant role in developing and managing the estate.

Background and Achievements

Louis de Cazenove saw the potential in lands close to some of the largest Bordeaux châteaux and decided to plant vines there.1 In 1989, along with Wilhelmina van Essen de Cazenove and their children, he replanted the old vineyards of La Maqueline, which had been damaged by frost in 1956, and renamed the estate "Château de Cazenove".1

Under his leadership, Château de Cazenove has achieved several notable accomplishments:

1. Vineyard Development: The estate now spans 12.5 hectares of vines, neighboring prestigious châteaux such as Dauzac, d'Issan, and Siran.1

2. Sustainable Agriculture: The vineyard has been managed without herbicides or insecticides since the 1990s, showcasing a commitment to environmentally friendly practices.1

3. International Success: Château de Cazenove wines have gained recognition in the United States, with the estate's first cuvée in 1991 being chosen as the official wine for the bicentenary celebration of Cazenovia, New York.1

4. Critical Acclaim: The estate's wines have received positive reviews from critics, including ratings from Robert Parker and Decanter.1

Innovation and Tradition

Louis de Cazenove has demonstrated a balance between innovation and respect for tradition in his approach to winemaking:

• He continues the innovative legacy of the estate, which was one of the first to use the Bordeaux mixture (now used in organic farming).1
• In 2019, he introduced an atypical cuvée for Bordeaux, presented in a Burgundy bottle and produced without added sulfites.1

Louis de Cazenove's LinkedIn profile (username: louis-de-cazenove-565b657) reflects his role as CEO of both Château de Cazenove and MA Signature Selection Import USA, highlighting his involvement in both wine production and international distribution.2