The Raffiné Review: Wine World Insights

 March is a month dedicated to honoring the women whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped history. In the world of wine, that legacy is especially profound. Women have long been the quiet architects of vineyards, cellars, and family estates — often without recognition. Today, they are not only visible; they are leading, innovating, and redefining what excellence in wine looks like.

During Flora Raffine’s visit to Wine Paris Expo 2026 at the iconic Porte de Versailles, the presence and influence of women in wine stood out with unmistakable brilliance. Their stories — rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and reinvention — reflect the very spirit of herstory: women shaping their own narrative in an industry built on tradition.

This feature page celebrates the women whose work inspires Flora Raffiné and whose contributions continue to elevate the global wine landscape.

MARIE SAURON: Seventh-Generation Winemaker, Maîtres Vignerons de Saint-Tropez (France)

Marie Sauron represents the rare blend of deep-rooted heritage and forward-thinking innovation. 

As a seventh-generation winemaker with Maîtres Vignerons de Saint-Tropez, she carries a lineage that spans centuries, yet her approach is distinctly modern.

Her work reflects:

• A commitment to ancestral winemaking traditions
• A willingness to embrace new techniques and expressions
• A deep respect for the land that has shaped her family’s story

Marie’s wines are elegant, expressive, and refined — mirroring the strength and grace of the women who came before her. Her presence at Wine Paris was a powerful reminder that women have always been central to the craft of winemaking, even when history didn’t record their names.

GOGUETTE: A Family-Owned French Brand Redefining Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

Goguette brings a fresh, modern twist to French wine culture. As a family business, they produce a line of ready-to-drink cocktails — mojito, spritz, and red spritzer — crafted with intention and authenticity.

What sets Goguette apart is their unwavering commitment to quality:

• Their cocktails are made with wine from their own vineyards, ensuring purity and traceability.
• They use natural ingredients, creating vibrant, refreshing flavors.
• Their approach blends tradition with innovation, honoring the vineyard while embracing contemporary tastes.

In a market where convenience often overshadows craftsmanship, Goguette proves that ready-to-drink can still be refined, expressive, and rooted in family heritage.

ALEXANDRIA LIEBERT: Third-Generation Champagne Maker

In the storied Champagne region, where precision and tradition define excellence, Alexandria stands as a third-generation steward of her family’s craft. Her work reflects the quiet mastery that only time, patience, and generational wisdom can teach.

Her Champagne is shaped by:

• A deep respect for ancestral methods
• A commitment to purity and precision
• A modern vision for the future of sparkling wine

Meeting Alexandria at Wine Paris underscored the truth that Champagne is more than 

celebration — it is legacy. And women like her are ensuring that legacy continues to evolve with brilliance and intention.

Why Women in Wine Matter — Especially Now

Women’s History Month is a time to honor the trailblazers who broke barriers and the innovators who reimagined what was possible. In wine, women have long been the backbone of the craft, even when their contributions were overlooked.

Today, they are:

• Leading multi-generational estates
• Innovating new styles and techniques
• Elevating global wine culture
• Rewriting the narrative of who belongs in the vineyard and the cellar

Their stories are not just part of wine history — they are shaping herstory.