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THE RUPPERTSBERG MANAGEMENT TEAM AT WORK<br />
GERHARD BRAUER, DIRECTOR OF THE RUPPERTSBERG COOPERATIVE<br />
abroad, from elegant Barolo to subtle Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from Burgundy.” Her<br />
current favourites, however, are two sparkling wines: “The Brut Nature 3210 by Champagne<br />
Maison Phillipe Gonet impresses with its finesse, freshness and incredible length. Also,<br />
I find the Kit’s Coty from Chapel Down in Kent in the UK equally fascinating. It is playful<br />
and light without losing any of its complexity.”<br />
Ultimately, the initial premise is confirmed once again and that is that diversity in terms of<br />
origins and styles are key to appreciation. This applies partly to the mainstream consumer<br />
segments, but above all to Germans with an affinity for wine.<br />
WINE COMPANIES<br />
EINIG-ZENZEN<br />
Einig-Zenzen is the ‘jack-of-all-trades’ par excellence. Situated in the steep Moselle valley<br />
near Cochem, the Zenzen family can look back on a continuous wine-growing tradition<br />
since 1636. Philipp Zenzen is the 14 th generation at the helm. Over the years, the company has<br />
built up various pillars. Eighty years ago, the decision was made not to operate primarily as<br />
a winegrower, but also as a négociant-eleveur. In the wine industry, it helps to think innovatively<br />
and always be a small step ahead of the curve. The Zenzens were already importing<br />
wine from Australia in 1971, and Chile was added as a country of origin in 1980. Today, the<br />
company is represented on every continent - except Antarctica, of course, so there is still<br />
one challenge left…<br />
SPRING 2024 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE<br />
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