Alexandre Desplat on Music and Wine: A Composer's Monomania

French composer Alexandre Desplat, known for his film scores, has confessed to a "monomaniacal" side when it comes to wine. In an interview, he revealed that when he likes a particular wine, he can only buy that one. His favorite is Gevrey-Chambertin. Desplat also lent one of his works to the documentary "Les Chaillées de l'enfer" by Léo Boudet, which focuses on winemaker Christine Vernay. The documentary explores the world of winemaking, and Desplat's music accompanies the narrative. Desplat, who has won multiple awards for his film compositions, draws a parallel between music and wine, noting that he can describe a piece of music as "gouleyante" (a term often used for wine, meaning easy to drink) and knows exactly what it signifies. The interview was published on September 7, 2026, in Le Monde's M Styles section.