Dominique Portet got his first whiff of wine at one of the world’s most illustrious wine properties: Château Lafite-Rothschild. It was here in Pauillac that his father, André Portet, served as régisseur (vineyard & winery manager). He on to earn his stripes at Montpellier University of Oenology,and start the winery in Yarra Valley from 2000.