It is the women and men who give the estate its soul, shaping it through their vision, their actions, and their story.
Chantal MALIGNE
Administrative & Finance Manager
“After 20 years in an accounting firm specialising in viticulture, I joined the La Dauphine team. I am responsible for administration, human resources, and accounting.
Financial statements, budgets, payroll… hold no secrets for me!”
Your favourite La Dauphine vintage or wine: Le Blanc de Noirs de La Dauphine. A fresh wine to be enjoyed in life’s simple moments
Cedric POUYLEAU
Maintenance Manager
“From maintaining the facilities and technical buildings, to the grounds, equipment, and vehicles;
From site safety to the upkeep of green spaces;
I know every corner and every facet of the estate”
Your favourite La Dauphine vintage or wine:
Each wine is unique
Stéphanie BARROUSSE
Managing Director
“In 2016, I was appointed Managing Director of Château de La Dauphine at just 36. I took on a major challenge that enabled me to support the estate’s development, while thriving there fully.”
Your favourite La Dauphine vintage or wine: Château de La Dauphine 2022, the culmination of the teams’ work over several vintages
Marie-Josèphe DE SAXE
The face of the estate
“I have been the estate’s emblematic figure since the 18th century. Thanks to my arrival, we bear the name Château de La Dauphine. Did you know? I am the mother of Louis XVI.”
Your favourite La Dauphine vintage or wine: Château de La Dauphine, 1750 vintage. The year it all began
Julien SCHAUS
Cellar Master
“Trained as an oenologist, I am responsible for production: from the harvest date to the bottle shipped.”
Your favourite La Dauphine vintage or wine: Château de La Dauphine 2016, the birth of my daughter and my first vintage
Lisa SAUNIERE
Sales, Hospitality & Communications Manager
“Wine tourism, sales, and welcoming guests are part of my daily life. A vibrant energy that drives me and allows me to meet incredible people from all over the world.”
Your favourite La Dauphine vintage or wine: “All of them! Why choose?”
Fanny GIZARDIN
Vineyard manager
“Every day, I work hand in hand with my team to bring out the finest expression of our limestone terroirs, with precision and passion. Driven by a strong collective spirit and a radiant energy, I craft vibrant, living wines with a forward-looking vision.”
Your favourite La Dauphine vintage or wine: “Château de la Dauphine 2022 where the pure essence of Merlot meets the freshness of Cabernet Franc, achieving a perfect harmony”
