Nestled in the rolling hills of Corbières in the south of France lies Domaine des Terres de l’AmandYère, the estate of Stéphane Serre, a winemaker renowned for his bold, meticulous approach to crafting wines of both precision and artistry. Known affectionately as the “El Bulli of Corbières,” Stéphane has earned this reputation through a creative vision that pushes the boundaries of tradition while remaining deeply anchored in the heritage of his family, rooted in the region since 1613. His journey to winemaking was far from conventional—once a mountain guide, he has since become one of the most celebrated figures of Corbières and beyond. At Domaine des Terres de l’AmandYère, every grape is hand-harvested with almost obsessive care, often undergoing up to eight sorting passes to ensure only the finest berries are selected. Stéphane’s avant-garde techniques, such as cryo-extraction and precision fermentation, have led many to call him a true “jeweler of wine.” His cuvées, from the elegant and complex “L’Anoblie”—a blend of Carignan and Syrah—to the approachable yet refined “L’ABC,” embody a balance of tradition, innovation, and sensory expression. Each wine reflects the rigorous selection in the vineyard, where quality always takes precedence over yield, and his guiding philosophy of respecting both nature and the rhythm of the lunar calendar. Beyond L’AmandYère, Stéphane also brings his expertise to Domaine Aïchoux in French Catalonia, where higher-altitude vineyards add freshness and dimension to his creations. Together, these estates showcase the breadth of his talent: wines that are both grounded in their terroir and elevated by his uncompromising craftsmanship. Tonight, we have the privilege of sharing in this story through his wines, which speak not only of the land and climate of Corbières and Roussillon, but also of the passion, precision, and artistry of Stéphane Serre himself.