Jean-Charles Boisset
Visionary Vinter. Cultural Curator. Boundless Dreamer.
Jean-Charles Boisset was born in the village of Vougeot, Burgundy, surrounded by the legendary vineyards of Château du Clos de Vougeot. From a young age, he was immersed in wine culture, raised above his family’s winery founded in 1961 by Jean-Claude and Claudine Boisset.
Today, Jean-Charles leads the Boisset Collection, a Franco-American portfolio of wineries spanning Burgundy, the South of France, Napa Valley, and Sonoma. With his sister Nathalie, he founded Domaine de la Vougeraie in Burgundy, championing organic and Biodynamic farming—principles he has instilled across the entire family estate.
In California, he transformed DeLoach Vineyards into a terroir-driven Pinot Noir estate and revitalized Raymond Vineyards into a luxury wine destination, earning “Winery of the Year” from Wine Enthusiast. He acquired California’s first premium winery, Buena Vista, in 2011, and restored historic sites like Oakville Grocery, the Calistoga Depot, and the 1881 Napa Wine History Museum.
His passion extends beyond wine into lifestyle. Through his JCB Collection, Jean-Charles blends wine, spirits, design, and sensory experiences—from truffle-infused vodka and Baccarat glassware to candles, perfume, and curated home décor. His tequila project, Casa Obsidiana, and the Calistoga Depot Distillery reflect his ongoing innovation in luxury spirits.
Jean-Charles co-founded the LVE: Legend Vineyard Exclusive wines with singer John Legend, combining artistry and terroir in a celebrated collaboration. His immersive book The Alchemy of the Senses explores wine through emotion, fantasy, and sensory exploration.
Recognized globally, Jean-Charles has earned “Innovator of the Year,” “Person of the Year,” and multiple Wine Star Awards from Wine Enthusiast, among other international accolades.
Through every endeavor, Jean-Charles Boisset invites the world to experience wine not just as a beverage, but as a journey—rich in history, pleasure, and boundless imagination.
Gina G. Boisset
Winemaker. Trailblazer. Steward of Legacy.
Gina Gallo-Boisset’s path to winemaking began not in a lab or a cellar, but in a garden—barefoot, sun-drenched, and deeply connected to the land. As a child, she spent her days outside with her horse, immersed in the natural world, reluctant to come indoors. Often, she’d hear the call to the family dinner table, a summons she didn’t always welcome. But in reflection, those meals became formative: a daily ritual where family stories were shared, the business of the day was discussed, and values of connection, resilience, and hospitality were passed down across generations. Those early lessons would come to define her.
In high school, Gina spent summers working in the family winery. She then went on to earn her college degree from Notre Dame de Namur University.
Craving a deeper connection to the land and inspired by a family whose passion ran generations deep, Gina set out to discover her own. Determined to build something meaningful for the future, she immersed herself in the art and science of winemaking, ultimately studying viticulture and enology at UC Davis—where curiosity met craft and a lifelong pursuit took root.
In 1990, she apprenticed at the family’s micro-winery in Modesto experimenting with the California terroir of her family vineyards from the Valley to the North Coast.
In the early days of her career, Gina found inspiration working side-by-side with her grandfather Julio, her father, and her brother in the family winery—where under the guidance of her mentor, Marcello Monticelli, she began to shape her own voice as a winemaker rooted in tradition, curiosity, and care.
Over the next three decades, she became a leading voice in American winemaking, especially in Sonoma, where she has championed sustainability, quality, and the advancement of women in wine.
Gina’s accolades include induction into the James Beard Foundation’s “Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America,” Fortune’s “Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink,” and Decanter’s “Power List.” She also holds an honorary doctorate in Oenology from Johnson & Wales University and serves on the board of Hunger Related Events.
Today, Gina shares her life and passion for wine with her husband, Jean-Charles Boisset. Together, they now lead the next chapter of Flora Springs—a legacy Napa Valley winery reimagined under their leadership with a focus on feminine strength, sustainability, and nature’s enduring beauty. Flora Springs, the celebrated winery founded by the Komes Garvey families in 1978 in St. Helena, is deeply personal endeavor for the couple, two renowned figures in the wine world, known for their dedication to innovation, quality, and preserving the legacy of historical wineries.
As they raise their two daughters in Napa, Gina and Jean-Charles are instilling in them the same values that once echoed around both Gina’s and Jean-Charles’ childhood table: reverence for the land, pride in hard work, and the joy of creating something lasting.
For Gina, wine is more than a craft. It is a way of life—rooted in land, shaped by legacy, and meant to bring people together around the table.