Our female winemakers

Throughout France, women cultivate, make wine, manage and innovate in the vineyard and the cellar. They are not an exception: they are the present and the future of wine.

Historically, women have always been involved in winemaking, but rarely in the spotlight. Just a few years ago, a sign in front of a famous estate read: "No women allowed." Power dynamics are shifting, and the industry is now giving these professionals increasing visibility. They represent 30% of female winegrowers or co-owners, a figure that is growing.

Whether they take over an existing business or create one from scratch, they make their mark through their skills and vision.

At Les Grappes, we want to give full space to these women who challenge representations, break down barriers and remind us of an obvious truth: wine has no gender, it has artisans and craftswomen.

All wines
CHAMPAGNE

Anne Grémillet - Champagne Grémillet

This family estate, a long-standing supplier to embassies and consulates worldwide, is now run by Anne Gremillet and her brother. In the mid-1970s, Anne's grandmother, Lulu, invested her savings in 30 ares of vines, which she bequeathed to her son Jean-Michel, a former EDF (French electricity company) employee, in 1978. The family estate experienced rapid growth and now cultivates 40 hectares.
SOUTHWEST

Gaëlle Reynou Gravier - Domaine de Perreau

After four generations of men at the helm of Domaine de Perreau, Gaëlle Reynou-Gravier took over the estate in 2013. Today, she cultivates 20 hectares of vines in Saint Michel de Montaigne, on the beautiful slopes overlooking the Dordogne Valley. She is a member of the Montravel Wine Syndicate. She also founded SO Femme&Vin, the first network of women in the wine industry in Southwest France. Since March 2023, she has also served as vice-president of the national association Femmes de Vin (Women of Wine).

Aurélia Souchal - Domaine du Salut

Changing your life. Many dream of it, but she did it. Aurélia Souchal decided to leave her Parisian life behind to become a winemaker. The keys to her success? Panache, a great deal of talent, and a wealth of connections. Happy to see the Bordeaux bashing fading, she can now fully embrace her youthful approach, crafting wines focused on fruit rather than oak, while relying on the strength of the Graves and Cérons appellations.

Isabel Gassier - Château de Nages

Isabel Gassier, passionate about regenerative agriculture, joined the family estate in 2022. In 2023, the estate became the first vineyard in France to be certified as regenerative agriculture. Her plan is to progressively evolve practices to improve soil health and fertility, as well as the resilience of the vines.

Julie Biet - Domaine Biet

Julie Biet, after trying her hand at business, finally returned to her roots. On her family's land, in the heart of the Gamay hills, she trained as a winemaker and took over her father's estate. She encourages all women to embrace this profession where perseverance and passion give birth to fabulous wines.