Another mystery chef: perhaps the best chef you've never heard of?

Here's another mystery chef to tease you culinary hounds. A very talented guy, whose resume includes stints under grands chefs like Alain Ducasse and Pierre Gagnaire, to name but a couple (any more than that I'd be making it too easy to google!). He's hiding out in the countryside somewhere, cooking great foods and pairing them with lovely wines. To say where it is would make it too easy and ruin all the fun.

He is also credited with starting an annual food and wine event known for having the highest concentration of Michelin stars of any such event in the US.

So, who is he? Do you know?