JULIEN LAVENU

From 2000

The Technician

An oenologist from Normandy, Julien has been with the company since its creation in 2000. A watchful presence with a perfectionist streak, he makes balance the cornerstone of his approach — particularly in strengthening vine and soil resilience in the face of today’s climate challenges.

JULIEN LAVENU - Vignerons Consultants
JULIEN LAVENU - Vignerons Consultants
JULIEN LAVENU - Vignerons Consultants

Geo-sensory tasting holds no secrets for him: it also forms a core part of winemaking at Derenoncourt Vignerons Consultants, where Julien Lavenu leads the R&D division, an essential aspect of supporting wine estates. He approaches wine blending like culinary creation, seeking balance, sensitivity, and purity, always in harmony with the dishes on the table and the pursuit of authenticity.

"I believe there are new equilibriums to be found. With my team, we work on the resilience of soils and vines over the coming decades, because this is the central challenge. The ultimate aim remains the same: wine quality and the long-term future of the vineyard."
JULIEN LAVENU