Hailing from Libourne, on the Right Bank of the Gironde, Joséphine is the ninth and latest generation of one of Saint-Émilion’s longstanding winemaking families. She has developed skills across all aspects of the wine industry, obtaining diplomas in oenology as well as agronomy, with an emphasis on viticulture. In addition to this, she holds a master’s degree in international wines and spirits business. With an ardent interest in the nuances of viticulture around the world, alongside a resolutely forward-thinking outlook, Joséphine gained valuable experience in France and abroad, across vineyards in Burgundy, Corbières and the Médoc to California, Mexico, and New Zealand.
Viscerally attached to Beauséjour from a very young age – when her grandparents headed the estate – Joséphine has now turned her attention to renewing its legacy.
An ISEG alumna and business graduate from the Queen Mary University of London,
Prisca Courtin spearheads the business diversification of her family’s company, the Clarins group. Today, she supports organisations across several industries (skincare and cosmetics, tech, biotechnologies, packaging…) realise their commitment to excellence – with the acquisition of Château Beauséjour J. Duffau-Lagarrosse marking their monumental venture into wine.
“Beauséjour benefits from one of Saint-Émilion’s finest clay-limestone terroirs, enhanced by a passionate and dedicated team.”
Passionate about nature, forests and trees from an early age, Nicolas naturally pursued studies in forestry. In 2012, his discovery of the wine world marked a decisive turning point in his professional journey.
Ten enriching years followed in the Médoc, where he developed his expertise and deepened his understanding of viticulture and winemaking. This experience eventually led him to the Right Bank, where he embarked on a new chapter of his winegrowing adventure.
Driven by a passion for continually deepening his understanding of this remarkable terroir, vintage after vintage, Nicolas strives for excellence and is proud to contribute to the ongoing story of Beauséjour.
« To us, Beauséjour is a gem that must be preserved and passed down. »
The guardians of Beauséjour’s hallowed limestone halls, this iconic couple has been integral to the history of the estate for over 30 years. They have worked under three generations of the Duffau-Lagarrosse family and possess an encyclopaedic knowledge of the vineyard.
“Beauséjour embodies the precision and finesse of a great terroir, guided by a family spirit under the leadership of Joséphine DUFFAU-LAGARROSSE.”
Passionate about the world of wine, Astrid decided at the age of 15 to dedicate her studies to it. She first trained at the Montagne Wine School before pursuing her education at the ISVV (Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences). Bordeaux marked the starting point of her journey, before she set off for New Zealand to explore new wineries and broaden her experience.
Curious and enthusiastic by nature, she then turned her attention to wine tourism and wine sales.
A professor in oenology at the Université des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin de Bordeaux, and a consultant to some of the region’s top châteaux since 2013, Axel also devotes his time to research work. He began collaborating with Beauséjour during the 2021 vintage, to which he contributed his thoroughness, attention to detail, and precision. His scientific background has been instrumental in allowing Beauséjour to develop a long-term vision. In his eyes, preserving the freshness of the wines is essential.
An engineer in agronomy and oenology, Julien Viaud has been working as an oenology consultant in France and abroad for over 15 years. Akin to Axel Marchal, he has supported the Beauséjour team since 2021. He brings with him a breadth of technical knowledge in the fields of viticulture and oenology. For Julien, safekeeping the identity of the terroir and cultivating the best expression of its wines are paramount.
« To us, Beauséjour is a gem that must be preserved and passed down. »
The guardians of Beauséjour’s hallowed limestone halls, this iconic couple has been integral to the history of the estate for over 30 years. They have worked under three generations of the Duffau-Lagarrosse family and possess an encyclopaedic knowledge of the vineyard.
« Beauséjour – this great terroir will always come before its human caretakers ». A duo of consultants guides Beauséjour’s team in their quest to reveal the full extent of Beauséjour’s identity and bring its wine to its acme.
A professor in oenology at the Université des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin de Bordeaux, and a consultant to some of the region’s top châteaux since 2013, Axel also devotes his time to research work. He began collaborating with Beauséjour during the 2021 vintage, to which he contributed his thoroughness, attention to detail, and precision. His scientific background has been instrumental in allowing Beauséjour to develop a long-term vision. In his eyes, preserving the freshness of the wines is essential.
An engineer in agronomy and oenology, Julien Viaud has been working as an oenology consultant in France and abroad for over 15 years. Akin to Axel Marchal, he has supported the Beauséjour team since 2021. He brings with him a breadth of technical knowledge in the fields of viticulture and oenology. For Julien, safekeeping the identity of the terroir and cultivating the best expression of its wines are paramount.