[1] She spent much of her early life in Angers, near the Savennières appellation, where her family owned Domaine du Closel – Château des Vaults.

[1][2] She completed higher education in comparative literature at the Sorbonne University and studied fine arts at the École du Louvre, graduating in 1972.

[1] In 2019, she organized the first Chenin Blanc International Congress, which brought together winemakers and researchers to discuss improvements in viticulture and the grape’s reputation.

[1] Domaine du Closel spans 15 hectares and features diverse terroirs, including schist, sandstone, and quartz soils.

[2][3] She expanded the estate’s offerings to include cultural tourism, organizing events such as baroque music concerts and literary festivals.