Cave de Durfort in Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac was founded in 1963, and is the Gard Department’s youngest winery, with 80 cooperative members and six permanent employees. It lies close to the Cévennes, in naturally cool conditions reflected skilfully in its wines: a stunning terroir which the Cave is proud to showcase.
This dynamic little winery is fully committed to the environment and sustainability. One third of the vineyard area is either already farmed organically or in conversion, while half has Terra Vitis environmental accreditation.
François Mandon has been Cave de Durfort’s head winemaker since 2018, managing the entire winemaking process, from the moment the grapes arrive right through to bottling. Mandon was born in Bordeaux and began his studies there, later moving to Dijon where he earned his degree, and then to Montpellier; this was when he first became familiar with the area. After qualifying, he travelled to New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and the USA, before coming back to settle in the Aude and take up the position at Cave de Durfort a few years later.
