![]() ![]() Ritchie, a mildly successful film director with far less earning power than his wife, is expected to walk out of the marriage with a fraction of her fortune. Madonna's spokeswoman, Liz Rosenberg, said the couple expected to agree a divorce settlement without going through the courts. But just weeks ago the couple made a public show of affection at the premiere of Ritchie's film, RocknRolla, in Leicester Square in London. In June it was reported the singer had consulted Paul McCartney's divorce lawyer, Fiona Shackleton. And even after the pair had their son, Rocco, and got married, there were perennial whispers that all was not well in any of their many houses. When Madonna first stepped out with Ritchie in 1998 there was much discussion of how a relationship between pop's biggest control freak and a little-known British film director 10 years her junior could last. He was also a past member of YPO, the Young President’s Organization, which unites top business leaders in more than 100 countries.The only shock seemed to be that the marriage had lasted so long. ![]() An avid piano player, he is proud to serve on the Yale School of Music’s advisory board. Though he has explored many opportunities in business and finance, Stephen’s passion for wine, music and the arts have always played an important role in his life and endeavors. Stephen earned a degree in American studies from Yale University, before receiving an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. This legacy will be reflected in the vitality of the land, and the quality of our wines as they age in the decades ahead.” While we are very proud of what we have accomplished over the past decade, our legacy as vintners will ultimately be judged 20, 30, or 40 years from now. We see the time we have as stewards of this land as a responsibility and a privilege. Château Fonplégade was here long before we were, and it will be here long after we are gone. “Denise and I approach the 150-year history of Château Fonplégade with respect and humility. He also works with the team to evaluate all the potential blends for Château Fonplégade, with an eye towards underscoring the elegant purity of the estate’s terroir. In addition to taking an active role in all big-picture and business decisions, Stephen takes a particular interest in sales, marketing and wine club development. To realize the legendary site’s full potential, Stephen worked with Denise to spearhead the property’s unprecedented renewal. As with everything he does, Stephen is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence for Château Fonplégade. Their fascination with the great wines of France, ultimately lead them to the vine rows of Bordeaux, where the couple acquired Château L’Enclos and Château Fonplégade. The Adamses were married in Dordogne, and honeymooned in Saint-Emilion, where they immersed themselves in the region and its wines. ![]() Though American born, Stephen and his wife, Denise, have long shared a deep affinity for art and culture of France. Since then, Stephen’s wine interests have expanded to almost every facet of the wine industry, and include ADAMVS, an acclaimed winery on the slopes of Napa Valley’s Howell Mountain, Pomerol’s renowned Château L’Enclos and the Grand Cru Classé property of Château Fonplégade. ![]() A seasoned vintner, with decades of experience, Stephen Adams purchased his first vineyard in California’s Dry Creek Valley in 1995. ![]()
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