Domaine Guy Farge

Domaine Guy Farge is rooted in a strong family tradition that began in the 1920s, when Henri Farge purchased 12 hectares of vineyards from a Norman general. Three generations later, Guy Farge took the helm and breathed new life into the estate, deciding in 2007 to vinify his own grapes, which until then had been sold to the Tain l’Hermitage cooperative winery.

Today, the Domaine Guy Farge vineyard comprises 17 hectares of vines rarely affected by drought. The hillsides are composed of granite, and the soils are highly permeable: cultivation takes place on terraces supported by dry stone walls.

Since Domaine Guy Farge consists of steep, terraced plots, all vineyard work is done exclusively by hand, from pruning to harvest. Difficult and demanding, it takes courage and patience to tend to each planted vine before being rewarded by the quality of the terroir-driven wines. In our ongoing commitment to environmentally responsible practices, the sustainable farming methods we’ve adopted (minimal use of chemical treatments) have naturally brought the horse back into the spotlight. Horses walk through the rows of vines on certain plots to turn the soil, thereby weeding and aerating the ground.