CEO - Founder - Owner | Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS)
Perrine Prieur Gallardo
Born and raised in Burgundy, France, Perrine grew up surrounded by vineyards, gardens, and a deep appreciation for quality. With a family of farmers and winegrowers, she learned early on that the best food and wine begin with the land—and that craftsmanship matters.
At 15, she enrolled in culinary school, spending four formative years working in kitchens across France. One evening, a guest offered her a taste of 1945 Château d’Yquem. That single sip changed everything. “I realized I’d be missing out if I stayed in the kitchen—I needed to follow the wine.”
She soon enrolled in sommelier school in Dijon, then joined the team at the two Michelin-starred Le Gavroche in London. There, she refined her palate and deepened her understanding of service, terroir, and timeless hospitality.
Though she once dreamed of opening a wine bar in France, a new adventure brought her to Atlanta in 2006. In 2010, she opened PERRINE's WINE on the Westside with a clear vision: to create a bright, welcoming space where wine feels approachable, thoughtful, and full of joy.
“I wanted to create something different from the often intimidating, male-dominated wine world—somewhere every customer would feel at home. Wine is simple. We are the ones making it complicated.”
Today, Perrine leads all behind-the-scenes operations: curating the shop’s selection, overseeing marketing, planning large-scale events, and guiding the long-term vision of the business. She’s focused on sustainable growth while fiercely maintaining the core values that have defined her brand since day one.
Perrine is also a proud wife and mother of two. Outside the shop, you’ll often find her in the kitchen or her garden—always surrounded by food, flowers, and the simple pleasures of life well lived.
