The Buyer | AXA Millésimes’ expanded California offering with Platt Vineyard

The business model for Platt Vineyard, the Sonoma-based wine estate acquired by AXA Millésimes in 2022 is a fascinating one – opting for pushing on-trade rather than going totally direct to consumer, as is the Californian way. Victor Smart hears from MD Christian Seely about the thinking behind the wines and tastes through the new 2023 vintage.