Christian Moueix

Christian Moueix (pronounced "moo-icks") is a French winemaker and the president of the négociant house Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix in Libourne, overseeing production in several estates in Saint-Émilion and Pomerol including Château Pétrus and Château Trotanoy. He has managed the company since his father Jean-Pierre Moueix stepped down in 1978.[1]

Moueix also owns Dominus Estate in Napa Valley, California.[2] Upon a recommendation by Robert Mondavi to establish production in Napa Valley, Moueix entered into a partnership with Robin Lail and Marcia Smith in 1982 on the historic Napanook Vineyards estate[3] and became the sole owner of the property in 1995.[1][4]

In 2008, Christian Moueix was chosen the "Man of the Year" by the wine magazine Decanter.[5]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Murphy, Linda San Francisco Chronicle (February 3, 2005). "MoueiX Files". The San Francisco Chronicle.
  2. Apstein, Michael, Wine Review Online (August 30, 2005). "A Conversation with Christian Moueix".
  3. Prial, Frank J. The New York Times (March 9, 1988). "Wine Talk".
  4. Apstein, Michael, Wine Review Online (September 27, 2005). "A Conversation with Christian Moueix, Part II: Dominus Estate".
  5. Lechmere, Adam, Decanter.com (March 4, 2008). "Moueix named Decanter Man of the Year".