Portrait

At the end of September, the 27 CSR* representatives from the Group’s companies and the committee met in Murlin (or via videoconference for those based further afield) for an annual review of our CSR activities and a presentation of our new objectives. Sylvain Charlois also took the opportunity to talk about the appointment of Gérard […]

A Glimpse into Swann’s World!   At just 32 years old, Swann Radoux already boasts 13 years with the Charlois Group. He is now the manager of one of the company’s largest production sites, Les Ateliers du Chêne, located in Saint-Martin-du-Puy, near Lormes, within the Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan. A proud native of Nevers, […]

A Profession, A Passion!   Communicating is a profession. A profession that can become a passion when the content aligns perfectly with the medium—or vice versa. Caroline Patte works within the communications department of the Charlois Group. Let’s meet her.   Tuesday, May 12, Bordeaux, the second day of the first phase of “deconfinement”… At […]

At the Heart of the Reactor   This year, Pascale is celebrating a special anniversary… 30 years spent within the Charlois Group, during which she, now the Secretary General, has witnessed the transformation of the small family business into an international group under the leadership of Sylvain Charlois. These 30 years have forever marked both […]

Passion, full stop!   At 48 years old, Cyrille Royer has a resume as long as his arm—a resume of a cooper. A profession, or rather a passion, that is deeply ingrained in his skin and soul. It’s a passion that was passed down to him, and one that he, in turn, passes on. A […]

Between wines and Oak   Her Mediterranean accent doesn’t go unnoticed—it’s melodic and welcoming, just like her. Anthéa Bruno, 31 years old, hails from Berre-l’Étang, near Marseille, a region steeped in agriculture. Anthéa came to the area four years ago for love and stayed for her passion: being an oenologist.   On this March morning, […]

Passing Through Murlin   Sometimes fate works in mysterious ways… Luck needs a little push, or as the saying goes, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” These three adages perfectly summarize Guillaume Tozer’s arrival—38 years old—at the Charlois Group three years ago, during a period of unemployment and a chance trip through Murlin.   « Why don’t [… [...]

The Alliance of Chemistry and Wine.   Don’t ever tell her the wine is corked! “It’s one of the first things I learned when I arrived at the lab in April 2017. If the wine has a cork, it’s corked.” Aurélie, just under 30, heads the Exact analysis laboratory, a specialist in the agri-food sector, […]

THE OAK IS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION!   Monday morning, 10:30 AM. On the third floor of a Parisian building, Muriel Brégou, Director of La Chênaie Cosmetics, is making the final adjustments to her busy schedule. In a spacious, bright office with minimalist décor, the products from the La Chênaie range are prominently displayed, surrounded […]

THE MAN OF MURLIN!   If anyone knows the Charlois House, it’s him. Patrick Donzé, 57 years old, is the production manager at the Murlin site. His mission is to oversee the smooth execution of the successive operations involved in transforming logs into staves.   The phone always within reach. He had to get used […]

« ON THE OTHER SIDE OF WINE » MORE THAN A JOB, A PASSION!     Was it he who chose cooperage, or was it the other way around? The question arises, as they seem perfectly made for each other. At just 24 years old and with only two years of experience, Alexandre already possesses a […]

The Last of the First! The man is rather discreet, even secretive. With his cap firmly placed on his head, Patrick is not one to boast or talk about himself. He’s also not one for theatrics. It’s 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 18th, at Nièvre Merrain in Varzy. Patrick steps away from his workstation to […]