Galhyos

A strong commitment to sustainable & responsible viticulture

A wine cooperative and its vineyards planted for 30 or 40 years embody the concept of the long term, the desire to plan ahead, to build. That is the very essence of the cooperative adventure!

A CSR approach for a sustainable future

Since 2026, the Galhyos wine cooperative has been certified “Coopérative SO Responsable” and committed to CSR at confirmed level. This integrates the three fundamental pillars of sustainable development: environmental, social and economic.

This collective initiative is led by a committee made up of winegrowers and employees, determined to build a more virtuous viticulture.Our programme, named DEMAIN, symbolises our corporate strategy and our determination to move towards ever more responsible production. It is built around several major areas of action.

Our actions for responsible viticulture

Joining a wine cooperative means committing your work for the long term. Our vines, planted for several decades, reflect a sustainable, collective vision. The Cave Coopérative des Vignerons de Montagnac Domitienne has always embodied this ambition: producing quality wines while respecting our land and its ecosystem. Taking a responsible approach means taking concrete action to protect our terroir and enhance our region. Since 2022, we have been signatories to the Agro Occitanie CSR charter, aligned with the ISO 26000 standard. This commitment guides us towards ever more virtuous practices and enables us to meet societal and environmental expectations.

Strong values in the service of the collective

The cooperative is, above all, about people. Our winegrowers share essential values: solidarity, passing on know-how, and honesty. Every day, we work together to support the development of our region and preserve an environment conducive to sustainable agriculture. We are fortunate to have many young winegrowers among our members, a guarantee of dynamism and renewal. Their enthusiasm and ambition ensure the continuity of our cooperative and the evolution of our practices.

Our actions for responsible viticulture

Sustainable agriculture at the heart of our practices

Our labels | guarantees of our commitment

Our winegrowers’ approach is rooted in the long term, respecting ecological balances and promoting sustainable practices.

As early as 2014, we introduced mating disruption, a natural method of vine protection that limits the use of plant protection products—particularly insecticides—by releasing pheromones to disrupt and prevent the reproduction of grapevine moths.

In addition, more and more winegrowers are choosing to move towards organic farming, thereby meeting growing demand for organic wines. This strategic direction makes Montagnac Domitienne a key player in this rapidly expanding market.

A major commitment to HVE certification

Today, 81% of our vineyard (1,620 ha) is engaged in the High Environmental Value (HVE) certification. This approach guarantees practices that respect biodiversity, water management and the reduction of inputs. Our goal is to achieve a fully certified vineyard in the years to come.

A forward-looking cooperative for future generations

Les Vignerons de Montagnac Domitienne are convinced that the future of viticulture lies in a sustainable and responsible approach. Our actions are part of this momentum, with an ongoing commitment to environmental protection, economic development and the fulfilment of our winegrowers.

Together, we are building the vineyard of tomorrow—respectful of its terroir, innovative and driven by excellence.

Terra Vitis, sustainable and responsible viticulture

Our winery is also involved in the Terra Vitis certification, a label recognised by the Ministry of Agriculture. It has 388 ha of certified vineyards. This certification promotes sustainable viticulture that respects people, nature and wine. It embodies our commitments and our determination to produce quality wines while respecting our ecosystem.

Destination of Excellence

The Galhyos wine cooperative is certified “Destination of Excellence”, a state label that recognises the quality of hospitality, services and commitment to sustainable tourism. This distinction reflects our determination to offer a quality wine tourism experience, based on attentiveness, visitor satisfaction and respect for our environment.

Call for projects Coop Territory

In 2025, the Galhyos wine cooperative is stepping up its commitment to the environment and its local area by rolling out its overall environmental strategy Energy, Carbon & Climate and developing its wine tourism trail “Arts et Nature”.

Aware of the challenges linked to climate change and the preservation of biodiversity in our local area, we plan to develop several significant actions for the economic development of the territory, respect for natural resources, and the autonomy and resilience of our farms. These actions are supported by the Hérault Méditerranée Agglomeration and the Occitanie Region, through the Territorial Cooperation scheme (2023-2027), which helps support local projects promoting economic development through projects aimed at the agricultural transition.

This support, covering 60% of eligible expenditure under the call for projects, has enabled, among other things, the implementation of actions linked to: