Jean-Claude Vrinat
Jean-Claude Vrinat | |
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| Born | April 12, 1936 Villeneuve-l'Archevêque, Bourgogne, France |
| Died | January 7, 2008 (aged 71) |
| Occupation(s) | Restaurateur, proprietor |
| Known for | Proprietor of Taillevent, judge at the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976 |
Jean-Claude Vrinat (12 April 1936 – 7 January 2008) was the proprietor of the Taillevent establishment, originally created by his father, André Vrinat, in Paris. This distinguished restaurant, named in honor of the 14th-century royal chef serving King Charles V, was celebrated for its refined haute cuisine, impeccable service, and an extensive selection of wines. It maintained a prestigious three Michelin star rating from 1973 until 2007.
Vrinat participated as a judge during the notable Paris Wine Tasting of 1976.
Hailing from Villeneuve-l'Archevêque, close to Chablis in the Bourgogne region, Vrinat received his education from the Oratorians and completed his studies at HEC Paris in 1959. He joined Taillevent alongside his father in 1962 and assumed full ownership a decade later, in 1972. Under his leadership, the brand expanded with the introduction of Les Caves Taillevent, a specialty wine retail outlet launched in 1987, followed by the opening of a smaller Paris location named L'Angle du Faubourg in 2001.
Jean-Claude Vrinat passed away from lung cancer on January 7, 2008, aged 71. He left behind his wife, Sabine, and one daughter.