Thomas Jefferson: founding father, wine influencer, and the reason your overpriced bottle exists.
A modern and fast-paced cinematic documentary that aims to trace, understand and demonstrate the historical and unwavering links between the United States, Bordeaux and its wines. An investigation like no other, Eastbound Westbound lets the viewer understand how this Franco-American friendship around Bordeaux wines had its starting point in the 18th century around the greatest connoisseur of fine wines and lover of Bordeaux, the American Thomas Jefferson, US Ambassador to Paris and third President of the United States. To better demonstrate Thomas Jefferson’s legacy, this intimate relationship between the two winegrowing continents is illustrated through interlinked portraits of wine families, from many and varied backgrounds but all sharing a real passion for wine. Leading players in their field, they produce some of the best wines in the world.
Cinematography
Sun-soaked vineyards that'll ruin your weekend plans.
Production
Access to wine royalty who never open their cellars.
Director
Julien Couson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jefferson spent roughly $10,000 on wine during his presidency—about 7% of his salary. The man had priorities.
Robert Parker Jr.'s appearance matters: his 100-point scoring system fundamentally changed how American buyers approached Bordeaux, completing the circle Jefferson started.
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