Philip Lardot
The winery of Philip Lardot is located near Sankt Aldegund, in the German region of Moselle, always known for its great white wines and in particular the cradle of the Riesling grape, one of the noblest and most enologically interesting varieties. Philip Lardot grew up in Amsterdam and began to take an interest in the world of wine during his studies in the hospitality sector. It was during this time that he became increasingly passionate about the subject and deepened his knowledge. In 2013 he started working in Copenhagen at a natural wine importer, where he had the opportunity to refine his passion and connect with many European producers.
His interest in the world of wine led Philip Lardot to participate in some harvests in Burgundy, then in Moselle at Clemens Bush and finally in the Loire. The experience in Moselle would mark his future. He immediately fell in love with the territory and its wines and in 2015 decided to move to Moselle to embark on the path of viticulture. In this region of Germany, the culture of the vine was introduced by the ancient Romans, who founded the city of Augusta Treverorum on the banks of the Moselle, present-day Treves. The presence of the Roman legions guarding the possessions of the Province of Gallia Belgica resulted in the cultivation of the vine and the production of wine for the needs of the legionaries stationed in the Germanic lands.
The Moselle area has always proven to be particularly suited for vine cultivation. The winding path of the Moselle and its steep banks offer wide south-facing bends, ideal for hosting steep vineyards in splendid sunny exposures. The presence of the river also acts as a natural regulator of temperatures, mitigating the colder ones and allowing for excellent ripening of the grapes. The soils are particularly suited, poor and very draining, fundamentally made up of slate stones, which during the day accumulate heat, which they then release during the cold night hours. In this particular pedoclimatic context, white grape varieties have adapted very well, especially the Riesling, true the flagship grape of the region, capable of producing intense, elegant, and very long-lived wines.
The winery of Philip Lardot is located near Sankt Aldegund, in the German region of Moselle, always known for its great white wines and in particular the cradle of the Riesling grape, one of the noblest and most enologically interesting varieties. Philip Lardot grew up in Amsterdam and began to take an interest in the world of wine during his studies in the hospitality sector. It was during this time that he became increasingly passionate about the subject and deepened his knowledge. In 2013 he started working in Copenhagen at a natural wine importer, where he had the opportunity to refine his passion and connect with many European producers.
His interest in the world of wine led Philip Lardot to participate in some harvests in Burgundy, then in Moselle at Clemens Bush and finally in the Loire. The experience in Moselle would mark his future. He immediately fell in love with the territory and its wines and in 2015 decided to move to Moselle to embark on the path of viticulture. In this region of Germany, the culture of the vine was introduced by the ancient Romans, who founded the city of Augusta Treverorum on the banks of the Moselle, present-day Treves. The presence of the Roman legions guarding the possessions of the Province of Gallia Belgica resulted in the cultivation of the vine and the production of wine for the needs of the legionaries stationed in the Germanic lands.
The Moselle area has always proven to be particularly suited for vine cultivation. The winding path of the Moselle and its steep banks offer wide south-facing bends, ideal for hosting steep vineyards in splendid sunny exposures. The presence of the river also acts as a natural regulator of temperatures, mitigating the colder ones and allowing for excellent ripening of the grapes. The soils are particularly suited, poor and very draining, fundamentally made up of slate stones, which during the day accumulate heat, which they then release during the cold night hours. In this particular pedoclimatic context, white grape varieties have adapted very well, especially the Riesling, true the flagship grape of the region, capable of producing intense, elegant, and very long-lived wines.
