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    Dr Axel Marchal

    Oct 06, 2021 4 minutes
    INTERVIEW GEORGINA HINDLE

    Over its 37-year history, the Decanter Hall of Fame award has recognised many legendary figures in the world of wine, often marking the pinnacle of a long and impressive career. But where are future Hall of Fame recipients going to come from? This year, for the first time, we try to answer that question, highlighting an up-and-coming talent.

    So welcome to this year’s Rising Star award, and congratulations to its first recipient, Dr Axel Marchal. He may well be unfamiliar even to many who love the wines of Bordeaux, where he is based. And yet, at 37, he has already had a major impact

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