Behind Maison Lineti, there are men and women with a passion for whisky. Driven by the urge to express their emotions and convictions, the authors aim to share their vision. Their approach is the following: observe, understand and experiment in order to challenge themselves every year.
Alex CEO A graduate from Kedge Business School with a Master of Science in Wine & Spirits Management, Alex Cosculluela likes to surprise, to do things differently. As passionate about whiskies as he is about great Bordeaux wines, his goal is to offer a new tasting experience. |
Magali WHISKY MASTER A chemical engineer, a graduate of the Toulouse Ensiacet school and with a PhD in oenology from the Institut de la Science de la Vigne et du Vin (Bordeaux), Dr. Magali Picard embodies the scientific aspect of Maison Lineti. |
Xavier SALES MANAGER Following five years of studies in the international wine and spirits trade at TBS (Toulouse) and Kedge (Bordeaux), Xavier Payan built up his business experience working with several Bordeaux wine merchants. |
THE THIENPONT FAMILY François Thienpont and his son Edward bear the name of a renowned family of wine merchants and châteaux owners who watch over prestigious Bordeaux Right Bank wines, with Vieux Château Certan as their flagship estate. More than just a wine heritage, the Thienpont family is the legacy of a passion that combines high standards and audacity. These mutual ambitions led to the partnership between Maison Lineti and the Thienpont family: a synergy was born. |
Ivan Master Distiller A trained oenologist from Toulouse, Ivan Lainé developed his production knowledge and passion through different winemaking experiences in several regions of France. |
Guilhem Cellar Master Following several years as a legal and CSR advisor to French coopers and cork makers, Guilhem Siffre’s passion led him to specialise in the production of spirits, as close as possible to the product. |
Caroline Communications Manager Born into a family of winegrowers, Caroline Dupuy has drawn from her roots the desire to create with her own hands and share her ideas. After three years of studying visual communication, she became a graphic designer passionate about her work. |
Alex
CEO
A graduate from Kedge Business School with a Master of Science in Wine & Spirits Management, Alex Cosculluela likes to surprise, to do things differently. As passionate about whiskies as he is about great Bordeaux wines, his goal is to offer a new tasting experience.
Using local know-how, his dream single malt takes shape. With Alex, Maison Lineti is first and foremost a home for creativity.
Magali
Whisky Master
A chemical engineer, a graduate of the Toulouse Ensiacet school and with a PhD in oenology from the Institut de la Science de la Vigne et du Vin (Bordeaux), Dr. Magali Picard embodies the scientific aspect of Maison Lineti.
A specialist in wine chemistry, she discovered with enthusiasm the world of whisky. Maison Lineti relies on her expert and innovative vision to develop the organoleptic qualities of its creations.
Xavier
SALES MANAGER
Following five years of studies in the international wine and spirits trade at TBS (Toulouse) and Kedge (Bordeaux), Xavier Payan built up his business experience working with several Bordeaux wine merchants.
Determined and always up for new challenges, in 2020 he joined forces with Alex and Magali. Xavier assumes the pivotal role and key link with the retailers, using his open-mindedness, business acumen and knowledge to promote Maison Lineti around the world.
THE THIENPONT FAMILY
François Thienpont and his son Edward bear the name of a renowned family of wine merchants and châteaux owners who watch over prestigious Bordeaux Right Bank wines, with Vieux Château Certan as their flagship estate. More than just a wine heritage, the Thienpont family is the legacy of a passion that combines high standards and audacity. These mutual ambitions led to the partnership between Maison Lineti and the Thienpont family: a synergy was born.
Ivan
MASTER DISTILLER
A trained oenologist from Toulouse, Ivan Lainé developed his production knowledge and passion through different winemaking experiences in several regions of France.
As Maison Lineti’s Master Distiller, he imparts his knowledge on distillation, barrel maturation and blending. Determined by nature, he is constantly on the lookout for technical and technological evolutions with the goal to offer premium single malts.
Guilhem
Cellar Master
Following several years as a legal and CSR advisor to French coopers and cork makers, Guilhem Siffre’s passion led him to specialise in the production of spirits, as close as possible to the product.
After working in the wine industry, he went on to distil in the Cognac region for several prestigious Maisons. As Cellar Master at Maison Lineti, he now shares his maturation expertise and his meticulous nature in managing our cellar.
Caroline
Communications Manager
Born into a family of winegrowers, Caroline Dupuy has drawn from her roots the desire to create with her own hands, to express and share her ideas. After three years of studying visual communication, she became a graphic designer passionate about her work.
Caroline uses her creative talent to promote Maison Lineti’s visibility. Sensitive and bold, she puts all her skills at the service of an exceptional product.