Alex Gambal.

Alex Gambal, an American expat négociant/winemaker in Burgundy, shares his experiences in the wine industry in his book "Climbing the Vines in Burgundy." Despite initial challenges, Gambal's wines were well-received in France, and his domaine was eventually sold to Boisset Collection in 2019. Gambal discusses the difficulties of sourcing grapes and the rising prices in Burgundy. He also expresses his love for Chardonnay and his concerns about the future of the wine industry. Overall, Gambal reflects on his journey and the challenges of the wine business. [Extracted from the article]