What began as an MBA thesis on French wines, led to a position as Trade Attaché for the French Embassy in Washington D.C. This unexpected sequence of events serendipitously culminated...more in the founding of Wine Scholar Guild. It was 2005, and Julien Camus was 25 years old.

Julien is the soul of Wine Scholar Guild. With a deeply rooted respect for the wine producers of France, Italy and Spain. He inspires the WSG team with his unwavering dedication to terroir and authentic wines of place.

His obsession with wine is almost palpable, championing those who devote themselves tirelessly to the land, soils and vines they cultivate. Julien has made it his mission to advocate for these artisan vignerons and the wines they produce.

Always on the hunt for life's simple yet transcendent pleasures... a good wine shop, an excellent épicerie, a bistro with a stellar wine list and porcini mushrooms— Julien can spot them alongside the road while driving in the Vosges Mountains!

If Julien were a wine, he'd be a granitic Riesling— lively, luminous and generous as this noble grape.

Julien is a "Future 50" award winner, recognized by WSET and IWSC to acknowledge professionals under 40 who have made a significant contribution to academia, social responsibility and innovation in the world of wine.