ARENI Global: In Conversation

Sep 12 2024 86 ep. 53 mins 9

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Through a comprehensive research and publication programme, ARENI exists to inform, inspire and empower those invested in the future of Fine Wine. Join us as we explore the Future of Fine Wine, in conversation with experts.

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How to Succeed at Fine Wine Distribution: In Conversation with Mathieu Jullien

Sep 12 2024 72 mins

What does successful distribution mean for fine wine? And what does it take to be -and remain- successful in fine wine distribution? Are the keys and measure of success different whether you are releasing your wine en primeur, or en livrables (as deliverables), through exclusive importers, or direct to consumers? And what are the main advantages and limitations of each system? Li

Inside Norway's Fine Wine Market: In Conversation with Arnt Egil Nordlien

Jul 18 2024 24 mins

How is the secondary market organized in Norway? And why are Fine Wines so much cheaper there? And how long do people have to queue to buy a bottle of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti? In this episode, host Pauline Vicard sits down with Arnt Egil Nordlien, Product Manager of Fine Wine & Auctions at Vinmonopolet in Norway. Together they discuss the in’s and out’s of a very un

ILPB- Ep7: The Future of La Place de Bordeaux

Jul 02 2024 54 mins

It started in Bordeaux but has since become a major force in global fine wine. What’s next for La Place de Bordeaux? In this final episode of Inside La Place de Bordeaux, hosts Felicity Carter and Pauline Vicard consider where La Place came from — and where it’s going. They talk to some of the world’s most insightful experts, and look into their own crystal balls, to predi

ILPB- Ep6: A Brief History of the Place de Bordeaux

Jun 25 2024 61 mins

How old is La Place? How did the Bordelais create the most influential fine wine system in the world? Where did the 1855 Classification come from- and who decided? Did 1982 really change the fate of the Bordelais? In this sixth episode, hosts Felicity Carter and Pauline Vicard dive into the archives and talk to historians, to help them better understand the origins of La Place de

ILPB - Ep Five: How to Build (Successful) Fine Wine Brands

Jun 12 2024 61 mins

What does it mean for a fine wine to be a brand? How do fine wine brands define and measure success? How much does it cost to be a successful brand? What’s the role of the secondary market in building successful brands? If you’ve been listening to the previous episodes of this series, you would have heard it: La Place doesn’t build brands. But then, who does? And how do they

ILPB - Ep Four: Beyond Bordeaux

May 28 2024 71 mins

Why do estates from around the world want to work with a historic institution in Bordeaux? What impact have these wines had on La Place and beyond? And should fine wine producers look to La Place for distribution? In the small world of La Place, no other change has had as many impacts as the recent growth of the Beyond Bordeaux wines category. From Almaviva to Opus One, from Pe

Are We Good Enough at Wine Communication? In Conversation with Karen MacNeil

May 22 2024 60 mins

Faced with declining consumption and a threatening regulatory environment, are we good enough at talking or writing about wine? Why? What could be the levers of a new narrative for wine? And what could be the risks of not improving our game? In this episode, hosts Pauline Vicard goes to Napa to meet author, speaker, consultant and all-round wine communicator Karen MacNeil. Karen h

Catching up with China – In Conversation with Simon Tam

Apr 25 2024 61 mins

What does the global wine world need to understand about modern China and what will China’s role be in the future of fine wine? About Simon Tam: Simon Tam grew up in Australia. He worked in his parents' restaurant which is how he first came into contact with fine wines. After studying at a wine college, Tam worked as a wine consultant for the South Australian government and he

ILPB - Ep One: So You Think You Know La Place?

Apr 16 2024 33 mins

What is La Place de Bordeaux? Does la Place only deal with fine wines? What’s the relationship between la Place and the En-Primeur system? How transparent is the Place? In this first episode of Inside La Place de Bordeaux, hosts Felicity Carter and Pauline Vicard sit down to discuss their understanding of La Place and challenge their own preconceptions of the system. We speak t

Inside Bordeaux With One of the World's Top Wine Critics: In Conversation with Jane Anson

Mar 21 2024 63 mins

What does one of the world’s top Bordeaux expert think about La Place? As one of the world's top wine critic, how does she prepare for the upcoming En-Primeur week? And how is it likely to be influenced by the current social and economical context in Bordeaux? To answer these questions and more we sat down with Jane Anson, wine critic, writer and journalist. About Jane Anson: J