Houses
Cru Love Wine
Independent wine company led by Jermaine Stone, known for blind tasting expertise and media appearances in professional wine evaluation.
- Location
- France
- Known for
- Independent wine business · Blind tasting expertise · Wine industry media presence
Style
Cru Love Wine operates as an independent entity within the wine trade, distinct from traditional Champagne house structures. The company's approach emphasizes sensory evaluation and professional palate development, as demonstrated through participation in blind tasting competitions and media programming.
History
Jermaine Stone serves as President and Chief Executive of Cru Love Wine. The company gained wider recognition following Stone's appearance on the television programme Bottle Battle on 26 June 2026, where Stone competed in a blind tasting challenge against Mathieu Roland-Billecart, chief executive of the established Champagne house Billecart-Salmon. This high-profile encounter illustrated the range of expertise present across the wine industry, positioning Cru Love Wine within a broader landscape of independent wine businesses operating alongside traditional producers.
Recent
- Note
Jermaine Stone holds the position of President and Chief Executive at Cru Love Wine.
Read article Wine Industry Advisor 26 June 2026