Clos du Tue-Boeuf, 2018 Update
Thierry Puzelat is an influential figure in the Loire Valley, especially when it comes to the more natural, non-interventionist side of wine. This he has achieved through two roles, firstly as lecturer on the viticulture and oenology course at Amboise, secondly as mentor (both formal and informal) to many of the region’s names in their early years. Names such as René Mosse, Hervé Villemade and Brendan Tracey, among others, all learnt their craft at Thierry’s feet.
Thierry and his older brother Jean-Marie Puzelat (pictured above) have restructured their business in recent years. Keen to wind things down a little, they sold off thenégociant side of their business to Pierre-Olivier Bonhomme a few years ago. As a consequence some of their most striking cuvées, such as the vibrant In Côt we Trust, have disappeared from the portfolio. This leaves Thierry and Jean-Marie largely working with the original Clos du Tue-Boeuf cuvées.
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