Nature & Environment
Fewer chemicals in our vines and massal selection for increased biodiversity, less waste, as well as water and energy savings: we are constantly improving our practices and are proud to witness the results, as reflected by our Organic Farming accreditation at the Domaine de Longue Toque.
Constantly improving the way we manage waste and water
A word about eco-design Launched in 2009, we are continuing with our initiative to reduce the weight of the glass for a proportion of our
Strengtheningour rootsin Gigondas
Despite its iconic status, the Cayron plot (4.5 hectares) is something of a challenge! “It’s an exceptional terroir, but the vines are right at the
Domaine de Longue Toque becomes organic
The jewel of our estates since 1999, Domaine de Longue Toque (47 hectares) was awarded organic certification in 2020 following a three-year transition. “After 20
Performance monitoring indicators
Glass
Savings made since 2009:
2 060 tons, equating to 1,469 tons of CO2
Savings made with thenew program since 2019:
314 tons of glass per year.
As well as reducing the weight of 80% of our bottles (from 520 g to 410 g) and improving our recycling of plastic film waste, glass-loader pallets and cardboard sheets, we are also improving our waste management. We have implemented a recycling point for our used masks; with the help of a sheltered employment partner, these are then transformed by Versoo into plastic pallets and used to produce polypropylene items.
Water
Difference between 2018 and 2021
Ratio of water consumed in total hl on the site per hl of packaged wine: –4%
Drinking water saving: –13%
(GRI indicator* – ENO8) *Global Reporting Initiative.
In addition to the European Minimeau programme (https://minimeau.fr), which aims to minimise water consumption in the food industry, we saved 2.5% of drinking water in 2021 by reusing some of the water processed by our water treatment plant.
Despite new effluents added, our water treatment performance remains far below the regulatory limits (COD, BOD5, SS*).
*COD: chemical oxygen demand. BOD5: 5-day biochemical oxygen demand SS: suspended solids.
Waste
Difference between 2018 and 2021
Tons of waste: –9%
Ratio of kg of waste generated per 1 litreof packaged wine: –2%
Covid masks: over 7,000 masks sorted and recycled in 2021
Energy
Difference between 2018 and 2021
Ratio of energy consumption in 10 kWh per hl of packaged wine: –3%
Savings due to LED lighting
Some 300 bulbs have been replaced in the cellar and storage areas
This 35,000 euroinvestment generatesa saving of 91,000 kWh per year,
i.e. an almost 8,000€ reduction on the electricity bill
