GABRIEL LIOGIER-D’ARDHUY (1955 TO 1989)

Gabriel Liogier-d’Ardhuy (1925–2009), the son of an industrialist, was possibly driven by his love for nature to pursue agronomy studies at the École de Purpan, near Toulouse. His father was a close friend of Maxime Jobard, a winegrower in Meursault, and this connection may well have sparked Gabriel’s interest in viticulture and in Burgundy.

As a young engineer, he began his professional career working in the vineyards of the Salins du Midi. In 1947, he was hired by Pierre André as technical director… and that same year, during harvest season, he fell in love with Pierre’s daughter, Éliane!

Thanks to his technical background, Gabriel initially took charge of winemaking and wine aging. In 1955, when his father-in-law’s health declined, he expanded his role to take over the management of the Domaine d’Ardhuy.

Gabriel Liogier-d’Ardhuy was a man deeply passionate about wine, technology, and innovation—he was a true all-rounder. He developed the Domaine’s land holdings while also dedicating time to his large family and numerous community and charitable associations, in which he was very involved.

In 1980, he acquired a wine estate in the Rhône Valley, Domaine La Cabotte, which is now independently run by one of his daughters and his nephew.

In 1989, he passed the torch on to his eldest daughter, Mireille.