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Frédéric Garrabou
Winemaker
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i. Biography
The Climb
Viticulture and oenology gave Frédéric Garrabou the two base layers that still govern the work at Domaine Garrabou: how vines are read in the field, and how those decisions are carried through in the cellar. The training is practical, but it only matters if it survives repetition, tasting, adjustment, and the slow accumulation of judgment that wine demands. Before Domaine Garrabou in Gardie, the cellar and vineyard discipline at the Anne-Françoise Gros estate formed part of Frédéric Garrabou’s working background. Since 2014, he has been winemaker there, and the role is defined by continuity rather than display: the daily choices that shape balance, structure, and the expression of place. In Gardie, that work sits within a steady framework where the craft is made visible through consistency.
Today
The winemaker role in Gardie remains Frédéric Garrabou’s present assignment. In practice, that means staying with the same questions vintage after vintage and refining the response rather than changing the terms of the job. A position like this is built on repetition, attention, and the discipline to keep returning to the cellar with the same standards.
Signature
Fontvieille, Le Salsous, Champbeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah, Champbeaux Grande Réserve, and La Caisse Blanc are the named signatures associated with Frédéric Garrabou. Taken together, they mark the range of the work without leaning on embellishment: the bottle names themselves do the identifying, and the craft is in making them recognizable.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Frédéric Garrabou's current role?
As of 2026, Frédéric Garrabou is Winemaker.
Where did Frédéric Garrabou train or study?
Frédéric Garrabou studied viticulture and oenology.
