Mathilde Chapoutier Chapoutier Cotes de Provence Rose

Mathilde Chapoutier is the eighth generation of her family to make wine, bringing global insight, an entrepreneurial eye and the vision of a new generation to M. Chapoutier. Also, good aim.Mathilde, 24, spent her childhood and school years in Tain l’Hermitage and her summers in the heart of Banyuls. At a young age she began exploring the sport of shooting and by age 15 had earned a spot on the French team. She won numerous national championships and competed abroad. After contemplating a professional career in shooting, she turned her sights to studies, first in international negotiation and conflict management, in Champagne, followed by three years in China focused on economics and finance. While in China she also learned Mandarin—her professor gave her the Mandarin name meaning “Beautiful Peaceful Summer”—and met with importers and restaurateurs throughout Asia to represent the Chapoutier winery.Upon returning to France and finishing a double degree from the École Centrale Paris and ESSEC Business School, specializing in entrepreneurship, she became Chief of Strategy and Business Development for the Chapoutier group. She was drawn to the role by the opportunity to continue to grow the Chapoutier wine story that began more than 200 years ago and that has reached new heights under her father, Michel Chapoutier. The Côtes de Provence Grand Ferrage Rosé is an example of her unpretentious, adventurous approach, one that emphasizes wine as a fun, shared experience with friends.