- Born
- Died
- Birth nameEmile Peynaud
- Nickname
- Emile
- Emilio Peynaud was born on June 29, 1912 in Madiran, France. He was married to Yvonne Peynaud. He died on July 18, 2004 in Talence, France.
- SpouseYvonne Peynaud(? - July 18, 2004) (his death, 2 children)
- Wrote two books "Knowing and Making Wine" and "The Taste of Wine" which was well received.
- Was imprisoned by the Nazis during World War II.
- Was hired by Calvet Winery in Bordeaux as a trader at the age of 15.
- Author of two classic books about wine, "Knowing and Making Wine" and "The Taste of Wine."
- Wine expert credited with major advances in the way wine is made and consumed. Was hired by the Calvet winery in Bordeaux as a trader at age 15. After World War II, when he was imprisoned by the Nazis, he studied the best way to taste, smell and evaluate balance in wine.
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