Julie VEDRENNE

Sommelier : 2 restaurants Chef de service : 2 restaurants

Presentation

As the granddaughter of pastry chefs from the Saintes area, Julie Vedrenne was not predestined for a career in catering. It wasn't long, however, before her sweet tooth caught up with her! After gaining a Master's degree at Sciences Po Toulouse, the student suddenly changed direction and branched out into a CAP cuisine and a mention complémentaire cuisinier en desserts de restaurant. In 2019, she crossed paths with Florian Puglia during her apprenticeship at L'Aparté in Toulouse. Conquered by his audacity, she became his companion and future partner.

During her studies, Julie Vedrenne, a waitress by night, became familiar with sommellerie. "In this field, I don't have a diploma, but I've had a lot of formative experience. A passionate self-taught woman, she learns quickly, notably at the Pavillon Garonne in Bègles (Gironde). "Master on board, I've built up a serious network. I met some exceptional winemakers and producers, kind-hearted people who encouraged me along the path of natural and biodynamic wine."

Finally ready, Julie Vedrenne opened Roselières with Florian Puglia, in Saujon (Charente-Maritime). "My objective was clear: to offer a range of natural and biodynamic wines. In Charente-Maritime, it wasn't common practice. It was a real challenge. At first, I was a bit scared, it was a risk. Now, customers come back partly because of the wine list. And then, to accompany Florian's dishes, I had to shake up the codes, distinguish myself from the traditional AOCs." Today, the sommelier offers over 200 references.

In the dining room, Julie Vedrenne does her utmost to make diners want to repeat the experience. "Service is a very complicated profession. It's not easy to relate to other people. You have to be a good listener. My studies at Sciences Po enabled me to do internships in NGOs abroad, to gain confidence in myself and to adapt to others. This had a huge influence on my approach to the dining room." Gault&Milau immediately awarded the establishment 2 toques.

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