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Grand Cru: The Winemaker

In this deep Bordeaux-born wine estate management sim, you inherit a modest plot and must transform it into a prestigious domain through strategic decisions, skillful winemaking, and shrewd business sense.

Grow and manage vineyards across legendary appellations — Saint-Émilion, Pauillac, Margaux, and more. Prune, treat, and harvest at the perfect moment while you monitor weather that can ruin a vintage with late frost or sudden rain.

Craft winemaking with precision. A seven‑slider system controls ferment vessel, temperature, extraction, duration, malolactic fermentation, oak ratio, and toasting level. Your choices shape the structure, complexity, and character of each batch. As your tasting skill matures, hidden details emerge—from vague impressions to precise scores, guiding your refinement.

Sell and negotiate across the market. Meet wholesale buyers, negotiate prices face‑to‑face, and supply Michelin‑starred chefs. Build relationships with collectors, courtiers, importers, and retail chains—each with unique preferences and bargaining styles that influence outcomes at every deal.

Compete and earn reputation. Enter Bordeaux wine competitions and win awards that boost both reputation and selling prices. Read critics in the seasonal gazette—each review, like a score from Marcel Dupont, can shift demand and opportunities.

Discover a family story. Uncover the mystery of your father’s legendary “Cuvée du Père.” Every season brings narrative events, difficult choices, and surprises that shape your journey and the destiny of your estate.

Key features

• 4-season cycle with weather events, harvest timing, and vineyard management
• 7‑slider winemaking system with skill‑gated feedback
• 25 deeply simulated NPCs with unique bargaining AI
• Real Bordeaux appellations with terroir scoring
• Award ceremonies, critic reviews, and a dynamic reputation system
• Story events with illustrated visual novel scenes
• Bilingual support: English & Korean