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Stags’ Leap Winery announces new head winemaker

15 September 2022 By Christian Smith

One of the oldest vineyards in Napa’s Stags Leap District has announced the appointment of Ludovic Dervin as its new head winemaker, following the retirement of Christophe Paubert, who has headed up the winery for the last 13 years.

Stags' Leap Winery new headwinemaker, Ludovic Dervin

As Christophe Paubert retires to head back home to France, his compatriot Ludovic Dervin, who hails from the Champagne region but has been making wines in California since the 1990’s boasting wineries such as Hartford Court, Kendall Jackson’s Vérité and Mumm Napa on his CV, will take the helm.

Paubert will retire after this years’ harvest, which he and Dervin are completing together.

Stags' Leap Winery new head winemaker

“We believe Ludo’s global experience, diverse background, and passion for producing world-class wines makes him an excellent choice to continue the Stags’ Leap Winery legacy,” says Rachel Ashley, Sr. Vice President, Supply, for Treasury Americas. “Christophe’s commitment to quality, authenticity, and sustainability has made a profound impact on Stags’ Leap Winery, and we feel fortunate that he led this historic property for many years.”

Dervin said he was drawn to Stags’ Leap’s signature style of winemaking, adding:

“I’m thrilled to join Stags’ Leap Winery as its newest caretaker and for the opportunity to work with a brand that is known for its refined elegance, finesse, and level of traditionality that really showcases the incredible quality of the fruit.

“I look forward to taking the leap into its newest chapter.”

Stags’ Leap Winery was established in 1893 in the Stags Leap District of Napa, California.

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