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Chateau Dalem – Full Conversation With Brigitte Rullier-Loussert

In this intimate conversation, we sit down with Brigitte Rullier-Loussert at Château Dalem in Fronsac — a historic Bordeaux estate that has quietly earned a reputation for wines of depth, character, and remarkable aging potential.

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Brigitte Rullier-Loussert - Exclusive Conversations - Château Dalem

Press play and you’re transported to an underrated corner of Bordeaux that often rivals its famous neighbors Saint-Émilion and Pomerol — yet somehow remains just outside the spotlight.

Press play and you’re transported into Brigitte’s world: a life shaped by family legacy, responsibility, and an unexpected passion for winemaking.

She shares the story of how her father Michel purchased the estate in 1955… and the moment she suddenly found herself responsible for carrying the family property forward. What began as duty gradually became devotion — and today she guides Dalem with a philosophy rooted in authenticity rather than chasing trends.

What follows isn’t a quick overview, but a relaxed and revealing conversation filled with stories, reflections, and a rare vertical tasting across decades.

A genuine glimpse into the life of the woman shaping Château Dalem today — shared in a conversation you won’t see anywhere else.

During this private conversation, Brigitte reveals stories, philosophies, and winemaking insights few people outside the estate ever hear.

Inside This Rare Conversation You'll Discover...

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The unexpected moment Brigitte found herself alone with the responsibility for Château Dalem — and how that moment slowly transformed from obligation into passion
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How guidance from legendary consultant Michel Rolland — and later Eric Boissenot — helped shape Dalem’s style, moving from power toward a more personal expression of finesse.
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Why Dalem is built from 15 different vineyard plots, and how that diversity quietly adds layers of complexity to the wine.
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The philosophy Brigitte lives by:
“Dalem is Dalem — you like it or you don’t.”
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What happens when Christer and Brigitte taste through vintages spanning nearly 60 years, including 1964, 1990, 2002, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022.
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Why a “forgotten” Bordeaux vintage like 2002 can suddenly come back to life decades later — and what warmer years like 2018 reveal about the classic balance of 2019.
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The simple foods Brigitte believes pair beautifully with Dalem, and how daily life at a Bordeaux estate really looks behind the scenes.
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What Christer quietly notices in the glass while tasting decades of Dalem with Brigitte — and the subtle signal that reveals a wine built to age.

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