Nelson Region Hospice Trust

The tasting is to be hosted by Jean-Christophe Poizat of Maison Vauron Ltd

Further details will be made available here when known.

About Jean-Christophe POIZAT

Originally from Lyon, France’s capital of “Gastronomie”, Jean-Christophe comes from a family who has been involved in the wine business ever since Antoine Vauron (his great-great grand-dad) became a “Negociant en Vins” (Wine merchants) in 1879.

After completing a Food and Wine Diploma near Dijon, Jean-Christophe spent several years as the “Sommelier” (Head Wine Waiter) for a number of two and three star Michelin restaurant through Europe.

Before arriving in New Zealand in 1991 Jean-Christophe spent a year in America and then three years in England working with small and exclusive Wine Merchants. After eight years with Glengarry Hancocks Fine Wine Department, he knew his heart lay with the small Domaines of France and set up, with business partner Scott Gray, a new venture called MAISON VAURON.

Located in a back street of Newmarket (5 McColl Street), Maison Vauron imports and distributes, direct from France, exciting, high quality wines from more than 200 wine producers since 1999. Since then, they have been supplying the top restaurants, hotels, wine shops of New Zealand.
At the same location, you will discover, “C’est Fromage” Newmarket – a wonderful Epicerie Fine with a rare range of products from France including the largest range of French soft and hard cheeses in New Zealand. They are now the owners of two more C’est Fromage shops.

Jean-Christophe has a mad passion for eating and drinking, especially for products made and prepared with “le coeur” and “ame” (the heart and soul).

Married in 1995 to a Kiwi girl from the Hawkes Bay region. They have two little girls, Charlotte and Emilie (11 and 9 years old).