The vineyard was created by Henri DEPARDON in 1848. It has been handed down from father to sonfor 8 generations, and has grown in size. After his studies Olivier joined the vineyard, working at first as asharecropper for his father and grandfather, Maurice and Joseph DEPARDON. In 1985 he took the lead, taking charge of 4 hectares of vines. His wife Ghislaine joined the aventure in 1989. Alexis, their son, and Caroline, their daughter, have joined the aventure less than a decade ago. Since then, the vineyard has grown and evolved to covers 31 hectares, while promoting core values of family spirit, quality and authenticity.