Here, the vine has never truly fallen silent. For over 800 years, it has inhabited Fosse-Sèche as if it were meant to be, first championed by the Benedictine monks of Montreuil-Bellay. They were the first to recognize in this flint plateau a unique land, worthy of being cultivated and celebrated.

The centuries have left precious traces: medieval vats among the oldest masonry vats in France, a section of wall from a 16th-century castle, a communal oven, a chapel, a dovecote…

So many silent stones that tell, in their own way, the story of the continuity of a place dedicated to care and wine.

The wine cellar, between heritage and modernity

At the heart of this story lies a contemporary curiosity: 11 ovoid concrete tanks, inspired by ancient dolia, designed according to the lines of the golden ratio.

They accompany the wines with a natural, almost breathing movement, without mechanics or artifice. Neutral and precise, they allow the terroir and grape varieties to speak unfiltered.

The Pire and Séché Families: The Soul of the Estate

Here, time is measured by the seasons, the rustling leaves, and the light filtering through the rows of vines. But what truly sustains the estate, what anchors and guides it, is above all the strength of human connections.

The Pire and Séché families, each rich in their own history, values, and intimate relationship with nature, unite around a shared vision: to respect the land, to pass on a living heritage, and to create wines that tell the story of the terroir's soul.

Their alliance is built on trust, sharing, and a profound sense of responsibility towards all living things. And at the heart of this continuity, one certainty remains: the wines of Fosse Sèche still bear the hand, the intuition, and the sensitivity of Guillaume Pire.

Together, the families move forward with the same conviction: to grow the estate without ever betraying its soul, allowing nature, time, and people to write their shared story.

Guillaume Pire — the breath of freedom

Guillaume Pire moves through the vineyards with the freedom that characterizes visionaries. Curious, sensitive and audacious, he constantly explores new paths, but always with the same goal: to continue to create the signature wines of the Fosse Sèche estate.

Each vintage still bears his taste for life. He imagines, refines, tastes, adjusts, as he always has. His role remains unchanged: to create sincere, precise wines deeply rooted in the spirit of Fosse Sèche.

With him, the estate is looking towards the future without ever losing its identity.


Adrien Pire — the quiet strength

Calm, thoughtful and attentive, Adrien knows the language of the soil, the seasons and the roots. His relationship with the land is instinctive, almost intimate: he observes, listens and understands what the vine needs to say.

But his role doesn't end with the vineyards. In the office, Adrien is a quiet force, organized and precise, capable of managing both day-to-day operations and long-term projects. Management, monitoring, and coordination: he brings the clarity, stability, and rigor that allow the estate to move forward with confidence.

His wisdom and consistency give Fosse Sèche a precious balance — that of a man who unites earth and structure, gesture and reflection, matter and spirit.


Guillaume Séché — the unifier

Guillaume Séché radiates energy and a talent for bringing people together. Passionate, attentive, and possessing a subtle business acumen, he transforms each wine project into a human and collective adventure.

A true wine connoisseur, he forges connections between the estate, its partners, and the outside world, bringing the spirit of Fosse Sèche to life far beyond its vineyards. His enthusiasm, natural interpersonal skills, and kindness inspire the team and enrich the story that the Pire and Séché families are writing together.

"Quedam domus que dicitur Fossa Sicca..." (1238)

" There is a dwelling called Fosse-Sèche... "