2023-09-29 10:30:09
After having trained at the Hôtel du Palais de Biarritz, Margot Duffort, born in Lourdes and very attached to her native region, did not need to “go up to the capital” to convince jurors and sommelier experts that She had nothing to envy of her elders and colleagues. At less than 30 years old, the Lotoise has the future ahead of her. Interview with a young first-timer who succeeds in everything.
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LE FIGARO WINE. – How did you feel when you were crowned best sommelier in France, as part of the Trophées le Chef, organized at the Pavillon Gabriel in Paris?
Margot Duffort. – A feeling of surprise, associated with joy, all in a few discreet tears, well hidden by a big smile!
What did you drink to celebrate?
A few bubbles in good company, with my companion and the owners of Gindreau, Sandrine and Pascal Bardet, whom I thank for their trust.
It’s a recognition that flatters your precociousness. For you, is this a legitimization of your choice of loyalty to Gindreau or an invitation to the movement?
I am loyal to my region, and on the eve of my 30th birthday, I do not see my life anywhere other than in the South-West. On the one hand for my family, on the other, for its landscapes, its gastronomy and of course, its wines. I have been at Gindreau for over six years. My balance is in Saint-Médard, with Sandrine and Pascal Bardet.
What can we dream of when we experience such consecration at such a young age?
The same story as before the Chef Magazine prize, of a simple life. I have the chance to do what I love, and I intend to continue in sommellerie, with who knows, new challenges!
Wines from the South-West are sometimes overshadowed by their big neighbor Bordeaux. What do you think is the secret to the charm of your region’s wines?
South-West wines have their own identity. They advocate diversity: that of climate, terroirs and appellations. It is this diversity that allows us to enhance the richness of the dishes of our region.
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