Our Actions

Local development

817 jobs in France supported thanks to our activity
1 "Gabriel Meffre" employee supports 6.2 jobs in France, among which 48% in our region.
362 indirect jobs are supported among the whole supplier chain.
65 touristic events organised every year by our Wine Cellar Shop.

ORGANIC Certification currently in progress at Domaine de Longue Toque in Gigondas (2020 - last year of conversion).
High Environmental Value Certification (HVE3) obtained by Château Grand Escalion.
84% of waste are recovered in 2018 (vs 79% in 2014) and -29% waste tonnage treated in 2018 vs 2015.
Use of a draught horse on our parcels of old Grenache in Gigondas.
"Biodiversity" Diagnostic carried out on Domaine de Longue Toque with local associations and setting up of actions in favor of flora & fauna protection.
Massal selection on Domaine de Longue Toque. In 2020, 50% of the vineyard will be made up of grapes produced using this type of selection in order to preserve the genetic heritage of our vines

Drafting & sharing of our Sustainable Purchasing Charter among our stakeholders.
Training of employees in "sensitive positions" (sales, marketing, purchasing) in ethics and anti-corruption practices.
Drafting & sharing of our Ethical Charter to our stakeholders.
Creation of a CSR questionnaire for referencing among suppliers with the integration of eco-design and responsible purchasing criteria.

In 2015, creation of the lightest emblazoned screwcap bottle on the market (410g vs 520g).
In 2019, creation of two new eco-designed bottles. All three models represent a saving of 340T of CO2 per year (corresponding to 4.706 round trips Paris/London by plane).
Development of "engaged wine" ranges : organic wines, sulphur-free cuvées...
Set objective to have 60% of our winegrower partners engaged in sustainable approaches within 5 years : organic, HVE3...).
Average sulphite quantity in our wines largely below the limits authorized in organic viticulture m (-13% on red wines, -48% on white wines, -31% on rosé wines).

Integration of the central areas of the ISO 26000 in our corporate strategy.
Holding of regular and participative staff meetings.
Running of CSR workshops within the Winery.
67% of the added value has been redistributed to our employees in 2018 (profit-sharing).
Active involvment of our CEO in the wine industry to share our commitments towards sustainable development and promote the CSR approach towards other Wineries.

16 health & safety respresentative employees
185 actions carried out every year to prevent health risks
14.8 years of average seniority in 2018, proof of the attractiveness of our Winery.
11.5% turnover rate (vs 54.3% in companies employing more than 50 people in France).
Regular investments in material allowing the reduction of MSDs.
53% of women as part of the total staff in 2019 (vs 44% in the wine industry)
Professional gender equality in 2019 : 84/100