Gilles Berlioz

Gilles Berlioz is a model and an inspiration for many wine artisans in Savoie and far beyond. The son of a worker and trained as a landscaper, he turned to the vine in 1990 with his partner Christine, starting with less than a single hectare in Chignin. And what a journey since then! The estate now covers 6.5 hectares, farmed organically and with certified biodynamics, worked entirely by hand with pickaxe or horse. Together they form an utterly unique duo, endlessly generous, running an estate where sustainable, living, and collective farming guides every choice. In their own words: ‘We draw our strength in life from our upbringing in hard work, but also from the richness of human encounters and the commitment of those who accompany us.’ Domaine Partagé was thus the obvious name, adopted in 2014, since Gilles makes vineyard and cellar decisions with his team, and even shares his workforce with two other domaines… Jewel-like cuvées, full of life and rare energy!