Young neo-Catholic woman and volunteer who is involuntarily single and seeks love and motherhood. Despite having no wine knowledge, she visits Jacques's shop, develops feelings for him after a tasting, and her pursuit of him becomes a catalyst for his life transformation.
Steve's presence and role make the romantic development possible.
Hortense develops a romantic interest in Jacques, initiating the central emotional arc.
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