Laurent’s journey in wine began with movement. 
Constant travel across Asia, learning markets from the ground up, building relationships where wine is actually sold, poured, and understood.

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Along the way, and not always in that order, he spent formative time in Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, and Myanmar. Senior roles within some of China’s leading wine importers sharpened his perspective. The result was a clear, unfiltered view of how the region really works.

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Over time, his focus narrowed. Toward wines with a point of view. Artisanal, terroir-driven, shaped by place and by the hands that made them. Wines that don’t shout, but speak clearly. Wines that deserve more than admiration. They deserve access, visibility, and a larger audience.

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That conviction is what led to Vineland. A collective built to carry independent winemakers further, connect them with the right markets, and make sure their work doesn’t go unnoticed. Because behind every great bottle is a story worth carrying further.