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Gilles Lapalus

Gilles Lapalus was always going to be a winemaker. Born in Cluny, Burgundy into a family that has been entrenched in the wine industry for three generations, wine was always going to dictate Gilles’ life. Gilles interest in wine grew beyond the soils of Burgundy, graduating in Oenology at Dijon University before undertaking winemaking work in several French regions, Tuscany and South America (Chile).

Food has also been a big part of Gilles interests, leading him to develop a comprehensive program of taste education in conjunction with the French government that was added to curriculum across France.

Gilles winemaking philosophy is strongly influenced by his French roots, delivering texture and finesse rather than blockbuster fruit-driven wines.

In 2001, Gilles moved to Australia permanently with his partner Jude and daughter Margot, taking up the position of winemaker at Sutton Grange Winery.