Montagnac Cooperative Cellar | Les Vignerons Montagnac Domitienne
passion, terroir & excellence
The history of our cooperative
We operate in a world steeped in history!
Discover the soul of Galhyos, a rich history steeped in tradition, driven by an exceptional terroir, authentic expertise, and an extraordinary human adventure.
Montagnac Cooperative Cellar
Our purpose
An Exceptional Terroir between Land & Sea
The unique terroir of our cooperative cellar extends from the shores of the Thau lagoon to the first foothills of the Massif Central. The maritime influences brought by the lagoon particularly favor the AOP Picpoul de Pinet. Further inland, the clay-limestone or red sandstone soils allow for the powerful and structured expression of red and rosé wines in IGP Pays d’Oc or AOP Languedoc.
Our climate is a major asset, with over 280 days of annual sunshine. The presence of typical Languedoc winds (Tramontane, Marin, Mistral) ensures a healthy vineyard, ideal for our environmental initiatives (HVE, Terra Vitis, Organic Farming). Find out more in our commitment tab.
Montagnac Cooperative Cellar
Our grape varieties & appellations
In red, Merlot, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Pinot.
In rosé, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Merlot, and Caladoc.
In white, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Viognier, Rolle, Colombard, Terret, and Piquepoul!
A collective & committed human adventure
Galhyos is above all a human story, driven by more than 425 passionate winegrowers. Every year, they bring their harvest from the vineyards of Tourbes, Lézignan-la-Cèbe, Loupian, Cournonsec, and Montagnac, contributing to the excellence of our wines.
Under the impetus of the Board of Directors composed of 34 members and chaired by Nicolas Michel, our cooperative is part of a sustainable strategy focused on economic, social, and environmental performance. Our strong commitment to corporate social responsibility is reflected in the ELAN 3D diagnostics and the concrete application of a CSR action plan.
The diversity and complementarity of our teams are essential to our success. Mutual aid, mutual respect, and the active involvement of many women in key positions are the wealth of our collective. Furthermore, the Montagnac Cooperative Cellar actively encourages generational renewal through the regular installation of passionate young winegrowers.
Every year, unifying events such as the cellar festival, the harvest meal, or the presentation of the new vintage offer privileged moments for exchange, sharing, and conviviality, thus strengthening our ties with our members and customers.
Recognized expertise |
Between Tradition & Innovation
With an average annual production of 135,000 hl, our cooperative cellar is an essential historical partner for many local and international merchants. Part of our production is also marketed directly in bottles (400,000) or in BIB (31,000) via our two sales cellars, as well as in large-scale distribution and local catering, and across many countries: England, Germany, Ireland, Benelux, and the US.
