HISTORY

1976: Gérard Bungener, father of the current owner, purchases the property. After a number of years of work, the estate is repaired and renovated.

1986: The beginning of chemical-free cultivation, an approach respectful of both the environment and the product itself.

1989: Official switch to organic farming.

1993: Henri Bungener, living in London at the time, inherits the estate from his father and assumes its direction.

1995: Jerome Guimberteau is hired to be manager of the estate; his wife Claire becomes a part-time administrator.

2000: After ten years of loyal service, the wine's label is revised and a new look is born.

2002: The structure of the business changes to accommodate the addition of a young farmer while the shareholders remain in place.

PEOPLE

The owners of the estate are Henri and Janet Bungener, along with their two children, Rose and Louis.

Mrs. Dugas, with us for 20 years, is the administrator who is on-site once a week and is primarily responsible for the accounting.

Jerome Guimberteau, as full-time overseer, is in charge of the vineyard, wine-making and sales.

Claire Guimberteau, a small shareholder, is responsible for public relations and for the rental of the gîte.

Olivier Robert, the farmhand, takes care of the vineyards.

The entire Clos de Caveau team is pleased to offer you a fine selection of wines as well as a warm welcome whenever you visit.

The Clos de Caveau brings together love of good wine with love of nature, offering also accommodation in the heart of the Mediterranean flora and fauna. There, you will find the flavors, scents, songs, sweetness, and colours that rhyme with the passing of the seasons. It is a canvas in motion.