Sacha Lichine: godfather of rosé
Take a trip to Provence in our fascinating interview with Sacha Lichine, owner of Château d'Esclans and founder of Whispering Angel, Les Clans and Garrus. The godfather, or maybe the don, of rosé, Sacha has taken Whispering Angel from a brand that he founded in 2005 to a multi-million bottle behemoth, expanding the entire rosé category along the way. Former owner of Château Prieuré Lichine in Margaux, and one of the smartest minds in the wine industry, he talks to Jane Anson about growing up as Alexis' Lichine's son, the personalities that influenced him, the lessons he has learnt along the way, whether he would ever head back to Bordeaux, and what the difference is between God and a French sommelier...
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