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Guilhem Dardé
Winemaker
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i. Biography
Before that, he worked there with his father and uncle from 1974 to 1993, learning the estate from the ground up.
The Climb
At Mas des Chimères in Octon, Languedoc, the craft was learned in close contact with the estate itself: Guilhem Dard worked there with his father and uncle from 1974 to 1993, taking in the daily routine from the inside. Year by year, the work of the property became part of his practical understanding of place. That experience carried directly into responsibility. In 1993, Dard became founder and current head of the estate of Mas des Chimères. The title marks a formal step, but the more useful fact is continuity: he was already fluent in the estate’s working habits, and he brought that familiarity into the role rather than imposing something external on it.
Today
Since 1993, Guilhem Dard has served as winemaker at Mas des Chimères in Octon, continuing in that role at the estate. The work is defined by duration and attention, the sort of stewardship that depends on knowing a site over time rather than reading it from a distance. At Mas des Chimères, that means carrying forward a method shaped by direct experience of the same ground. The present role extends the earlier apprenticeship rather than replacing it. The estate remains the central reference point, and the long tenure speaks to a working relationship with place that has stayed intact across decades.
Signature
Guilhem's signature dishes include L’Hérétique and Oeillade.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Guilhem
What is Guilhem Dard's current role?
As of 2026, Guilhem Dard is Winemaker.
Where did Guilhem Dard work before?
Guilhem Dard's earlier career included Mas des Chimères.
