Amélie Boury
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Summary
Trained as an engineer and oenologist, I have solid experience in cool climate viticulture and in team management producing wines of recognized quality.
Equipped with a long-term vision and an exceptional ability to transform challenges into opportunities, I have successfully led teams towards achieving ambitious objectives. My dynamic leadership and my ability to understand climatic, technical, human and financial problems have been the key to my success in highly competitive environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice-President Winemaking, Vineyard & Operations
Chateau Des Charmes
2017.01 - Current
- Vineyard management >100ha (+15 varietals Vitis Vinifera & Hybrids, Certified Sustainable, Orchard Rite Windmachines, Omega Grafting)
- Team leadership >30 employees, vineyard and winery
- Supervising all winery operations, including winemaking, bottling and logistics (>30skus Traditional method, still wines and Icewines)
- Ensure high quality and attention to details in vineyard and cellar
- Ensure all certification, declaration and maintenance
- Procurement/forecasting/sales grapes& bulk
- Participate to brand & product development
- Public relation
Winemaker & Director of Oenology
Chateau Des Charmes
2013.01 - 2017.01
Oenologist & Research Assistant
Chateau Des Charmes
2011.08 - 2013.01
Winemaking Apprenticehsip
Dopff Au Moulin
2010.06 - 2010.11
Thesis supervisor: Pascal Batot, Maitre de Chai
Research Assistant
Wine Research Centre, UBC
2009.01 - 2009.09
Thesis supervisor: Dr Hennie J.J. van Vuuren
Education
Diplome National D'Oenologue (DNO)
Universite Montpellier 1
Montpellier2011-05
Ingenieur En Biotechnologies
Sup Biotech Paris (Ionis Group)
Paris2009-05
Skills
- Team leadership
- Organization & prioritization
- Adaptability & patience
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Multilingual abilities
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Vice-President Winemaking, Vineyard & Operations
Chateau Des Charmes
2017.01 - Current
Winemaker & Director of Oenology
Chateau Des Charmes
2013.01 - 2017.01
Oenologist & Research Assistant
Chateau Des Charmes
2011.08 - 2013.01
Winemaking Apprenticehsip
Dopff Au Moulin
2010.06 - 2010.11
Research Assistant
Wine Research Centre, UBC
2009.01 - 2009.09
Diplome National D'Oenologue (DNO)
Universite Montpellier 1
Ingenieur En Biotechnologies
Sup Biotech Paris (Ionis Group)