Our Team James & Catherine Kinglake James and Catherine bought Domaine Begude in 2003. Laurent Girault An outstanding manager and wine-maker. Originally from Charente, Laurent has made wine all over France and Central Otago, New Zealand. Patrick Auriol An excellent tractor driver and mechanic. Patrick joined the team in early 2017. Richard Osborne Australian consultant wine-maker, originally from Barossa Valley. He has been based in the Languedoc since 1995.