French Roots, Lebanese Wine
A short portrait of Fabrice Guiberteau, a French winemaker who fell in love with the Lebanese terroir
About the Film
Discover how he honours the 2000-year-old winemaking tradition of Kefraya, bringing the unique terroir of the region to life in every bottle. Gain insight into his philosophy of humility and stewardship, as he embraces the rich history and culture of Lebanese winemaking. This is a story of passion, heritage, and the art of winemaking.
Director’s note
Antoine Abou-Samra
Director | Producer | Editor
Just before Covid, I had the pleasure to meet Fabrice Guiberteau. Right away, his deep attachment to the land and his visceral relationship with nature caught my attention. In our first interview, along with Chef Frank Page, we explored some of these themes.
Four years later, I met again Fabrice in Kefraya. I’ve always preferred in person conversation, and this was a great setup.
During our conversation, we spoke about his attachment to the land, what he calls the “farmer common sense” (“le bon sens paysan”), the impact of climate change, how he approaches winemaking and his custodian role at Kefraya.
Besides the short portrait, our complete conversation is available as a podcast.
Enjoy the conversation.
Meet the Team
Grégory Demarque
Director of Photography
Co-Director
Behind the Scenes
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