Sulphites are traditionally used in wine due to their antioxidant and antiseptic properties. They help prevent the development of bacteria and organoleptic defects, but some people are allergic to them and excessive SO2 can make the wine feel dry, explains wine quality and purchasing director Véronique Torcolacci, or may mask certain flavours. “Certain vintages are…
Of the twelve appellations that constitute the successful Gabriel Meffre range launched in 2011, our three flagship appellations have now extended into a premium range: Gigondas Domus, Côtes-du-Rhône Terra and Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Plan-de-Dieu Manus. “The winemaking team has worked on these wines with very precise blends and levels of maturing to bring increased complexity to…
Commitment, excellence and independence: these are the three key words that Jean-François Curie, the CEO of Boisset – La Famille des Grands Vins chose to describe Gabriel Meffre during our latest assessment by AFNOR (the French standardisation association). Due to our “Exemplary” status as confirmed by the assessment, we were asked to share our best…
Since 2011, a “CSR morning” has been held every two years to raise awareness of our CSR commitments amongst employees, whilst breaking down barriers between departments and roles. In 2021, this sociable and informative get-together took place at our Orange site, where some employees were not aware that a winemaking vat was installed in 2018….
Despite the need to manage the pandemic during 2021, preventing MSDs remained one of the four priorities set out by the French health, safety and working conditions committee. In partnership with CARSAT (regional pension and occupational health fund), an ergonomic study of our bottling lines was carried out in 2019 by a leading ergonomics expert…
Launched during the CSR Workshops on 25th June 2021, the quality-of-life in the workplace survey took the form of a questionnaire sent out to employees in July. Analysed with the help of an external consultant, the results were shared with the Social & Economic Committee, which then worked with the management team to build a…
The biodiversity diagnostic conducted on the Gigondas AOP in partnership with the “Les Ecologistes de l’Euzières” community group led to the creation of a 6.7 km walking trail through four plots belonging to the Domaine de Longue Toque. The aim was to introduce the public to the remarkable natural heritage and geology of the Dentelles…
A word about eco-design Launched in 2009, we are continuing with our initiative to reduce the weight of the glass for a proportion of our bottles. Our aim is to improve our carbon footprint whilst reducing the load needing to be carried (by our employees right through to the consumer) whilst maintaining the visual and…
Despite its iconic status, the Cayron plot (4.5 hectares) is something of a challenge! “It’s an exceptional terroir, but the vines are right at the limit of accessibility,” comments Nicolas Speranza, “with very steep slopes and a lot of work in proportion to the surface area. We grow vines on slopes that had been abandoned,…
The jewel of our estates since 1999, Domaine de Longue Toque (47 hectares) was awarded organic certification in 2020 following a three-year transition. “After 20 years of responsible agricultural practices (Terra Vitis), we have switched all our practices to organic. We have learned to live with grass!” says vineyard manager Nicolas Speranza, with a smile,…