• From 1981 through 1984, I studied oenology wine at Lycée Viticole de Beaune
• From 1984 through 1995, I studied wine making in Bordeaux
• Then, I traveled to Château de Laubade in Armagnac
• In Provence, I spent time in  Domaine Moulin des Costes and Domaine Saint Romain d’Esclan
• In Champagne de Castellane, I learned from small wine growers
• In Bourgogne, I worked in the big caves, like the Cave des Hautes and Côtes de Beaune
• The last of my vine making was spent in Domaine Nicolas Rossignol
• In 1996 was a turning point in my career, for I met Olivier Leflaive and worked for the next 11 years as House Sommelier.