Jean-Philippe Masclef
Affiliation
Chateau Haut-Brion
Technical Director at Château Haut-Brion since 1988
i. Biography
Jean-Philippe Masclef is the Technical Director at Château Haut-Brion, where he has worked since 1988 alongside the cellarmaster, focusing on winemaking as a scientist and oenologist to create memorable great wines through annual blending exercises. He collaborates closely with Jean-Philippe Delmas, Deputy Managing Director, contributing to the production of Château Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, and Château Quintus as part of the Dillon estates. His approach emphasizes perfection in viticulture and vinification, resulting in balanced wines even in challenging vintages like 2022.
The Archive
Selected Works & Focus Areas
Focus 01
Technical Director at Château Haut-Brion since 1988
Focus 02
Winemaking for Dillon estates including La Mission Haut-Brion and Château Quintus
Focus 03
Influential mentor to winemakers like Philippe Melka