this week’s podcast: Nicolas Glumineau

Nicolas Glumineau has been in Bordeaux over 25 years. He previously worked at some of the great wineries including Chateau Montrose. Since 2012 Nicolas has been the General Manager and Winemaker at Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in Pauillac owned by the Rouzaud Family of Louis Roederer fame. He is also the General Manager of Chateau de Pez in St Estephe. Nicolas Glumineau sits at the intersection of tradition and innovation.

the wine list

Nicolas Glumineau, 10/27/26

1.    What are your drinking now- Nicolas drinks different vintages of his wines, he is drinking the 2018 Pichon Comtesse. Right now, it is refreshing, fruity and bold. He loves Riesling, one of his favorites is from Markus Schneider in the Pfalz, now a good friend. You can taste the terroir in these wines. Also, a little extra brut Champagne, with no dosage.

2.    Favorite Wine and Food pairing- Lamb or duck with a Pichon Comtesse. There has to be a balance between both the food and wine. One should not overtake the other.

3.    Favorite wine restaurant and/or bar- In Bordeaux, Le Sobre, on the pier along the river Garonne. Great food and wine list. Angie Mar’s Le B caught Nicolas’ attention while in NYC.

4.    Favorite all-time wine- The 1989 Trotanoy when he was younger, it was the emotion of the wine. And, the 1974 Heitz Martha’s Vineyard. Nicolas had a chance to enjoy at his 50th Birthday and one other time. It reminds him of the ’82 Pichon Comtesse, consistency in a bottle.

5.    Best wine around $20-30- Red, the second label of Chateau de Pez, called, Second Pez. White, Cave de Amandiers, a Swiss wine from Alexandre Deletraz in the Valais.