The story of our former kedger begins with a classic career path, HEC prep school in Nantes, followed by a place at KEDGE Bordeaux, where he completed the PGE Finance course. After working in the financial sector, organizational consulting and real estate investment fund management, David decided in 2017 to give new meaning to his professional life. With a BTS in viticulture oenology in his pocket, he launched himself into the world of wine, taking over a wine estate in the Périgord region with his partner Matthieu. 🍇

From January 2019, David and his partner, are gradually buying up Domaine de Combet. Dating back to 1896 and located in Monbazillac, Domaine de Combet is now farmed organically on 30 hectares of vines. No fewer than 12 cuvées are produced here in AOC Monbazillac, Bergerac, Côtes de Bergerac and vins de France, all of which have been awarded the Agriculture Biologique label since 2021. 🌱

The day-to-day work of a winegrower is marked by versatility: agronomist, tractor operator, cellar master, oenologist, sales, HR, financial manager. A reconversion that, despite its share of challenges, brings undeniable personal satisfaction.

👏 Last summer, David met one of the Élysée sommeliers, who fell in love with their Prémices cuvée, a Bergerac Blanc de garde launched in 2019.

On November 22, David and his partner had the honor of presenting their cuvée at the Congrès des maires de France at the Élysée Palace, and sharing an unforgettable moment with other winemakers from around the country.

The evening culminated in a tasting of the Prémices cuvée by the President and a moment of exchange with Emmanuel Macron. 🏅

Domaine de Combet's development goals are ambitious. David and Matthieu are preparing to take a major step forward with a significant increase in production in 2024.

This step is necessary to respond to the diversification of distribution channels, notably by exporting wines to the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. The modernization of infrastructure (wineries and ageing facilities) is also on the agenda.

These development projects require new financing. David and Matthieu are not closing any doors, and are thinking about bringing in new partners or considering the benefits of short- or medium-term equity financing to ensure the estate's growth and sustainability. 🚀

" Put meaning into your professional life!

As we enter our thirties, after a few years of professional experience, the quest for meaning, tangibility and personal pride becomes ever stronger. We spend most of our lives working, so it might as well serve a purpose, and in particular make us happy. "

To contact Domaine de Combet:

👉Order online via the website: https://www.domainedecombet.com

Gift idea: discovery box, an overview of the Périgord organic wine range

👉 E-mail : contact@domainedecombet.com

👉 Linkedin: https: //www.linkedin.com/company/domaine-de-combet/

👉 Contact David Notteghem : 07 82 30 87 14