The podcast episode highlights the incredible story of Laurent Ponsot, a renowned winemaker from Burgundy, who managed to unmask the biggest wine counterfeiter in the United States. This captivating narrative takes us into the heart of a chase full of twists and turns, keeping us on the edge of our seats until the conclusion. The series “La Quête” immerses us in this thrilling adventure in two episodes, where we discover the details of this case that shook the world of wine.
The story of winemaker Laurent Ponsot
It’s a story worthy of a movie script: for many years, winemaker Laurent Ponsot pursued a counterfeiter. And not just any counterfeiter: Rudy Kurniawan, nicknamed “Doctor Conti”, the biggest wine counterfeiter in the United States. At the time, the 54-year-old Frenchman in 2008 transformed into a private detective to conduct surveillance in California and Asia…
An incredible story, a fascinating personal quest, that Laurent Ponsot recounts to us from his vineyard. Today, he is an honorary agent of the FBI.
The series “La Quête” from France Télévisions
About the podcast: “La Quête” is an original podcast from France Télévisions. It highlights encounters with fascinating individuals. Men and women who have dedicated their lives to search for someone or something… For some, this quest has become a vital necessity, for others, a thirst for adventure.
Why did they embark on this adventure? How did they overcome obstacles? What did they discover at the end of the road?
In this podcast, during a journey rich in sounds and atmospheres, the guests of Lionel FEUERSTEIN, Senior reporter at France Télévisions, share “their quest”.
Source of the article: Francetvinfo
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