The Wine Maker

Trained at the School of Viticulture and Oenology in Cognac, France, Vincent's experience includes outstanding work in the Loire Valley, the Rhône Valley, the Languedoc, and the Stellenbosch region of western South Africa.

Vincent's careful attention to detail and his passion to create something truly special is driving the wine making at Gayda. Vincent has proved to us all that appreciation of outstanding wine is more objective, and less subjective than people think. Good quality wine can only be made with outstanding grapes from suitable terroirs followed by meticulously controlled wine making, storage and maturation in oak. A rigorous hygiene programme in the winery and an exceptional work ethic and discipline is essential to ensure every detail is attended to correctly, even if it is 3.00am in the morning!

Hand picking and berry by berry sorting of the grapes, Vincent's passionate approach to an integrated quality control system from field to winery has already earned him the respect of fellow wine makers throughout the world.

The Wine Maker, Vincent Chansault