Historia
Everything began in 2004 when an old friend and I decided to acquire our own vineyard in Spain’s Priorat region and transform our dream into reality. As sommeliers, we wanted to learn more about production. Our first harvest was just 500 bottles. I quickly found out that developing fine wines requires skill, patience and hard work but I was delighted with our first wine, Huellas.
Visiting wine regions across Spain, I discovered extraordinary unknown vineyards and met farmers with an amazing sense of nature. My passion grew and I was ready for a new challenge.
I started to create new wines from lesser known regions like Ribeira Sacra, Terra Alta, and Valdeorras, wines with a real sense of place.
I found myself seeking out vineyards in marginal climates where the vines ripen slowly and have a natural complexity. Or century-old vineyards, almost abandoned because their yields are so low, where the fruit quality is astonishing.
My mission is nurturing what nature provides, highlighting the undiscovered and sharing it with you.
– Franck Massard
Franck Massard
Franck is the founder and owner of Epicure Wines. His dedication to the wine world led him to start his own wine company in order to share his passion for great juices around the world. Nowadays, our wines are present in 25 countries worldwide.
UK Best sommelier – 1996
During that time worked close to Gerard Basset MS, MW, OBE and World Best Sommelier 2010.
WSET Diploma – 1998
Master Sommelier Advanced Diploma – 1999
In order to produce the best wines, Franck had to be surrounded by the best professionals. This is the reason why he started his partnership with French wine consultant and now friend Dominique Roujou de Boubée, based in Spain for over 10 years. They have now a common wine project in Galicia : Les 3 Amis.
Dr. Dominique Roujou de Boubée
PHD in enology from Bordeaux University, with Denis Dubourdieu as a mentor
Worked with Jean Claude Berrouet, winemaker at Petrus
Experience in Priorat with Álvaro Palacios