A third term for Thiébault Huber, re-elected as head of the CAVB

Thiébault Huber was unanimously re-elected president of the CAVB. A ^third and final term focused on the transmission, simplification, and defense of Burgundy's appellations.

He was only supposed to serve two terms, but here he is again, Thiébault Huber, winemaker (organic…) Meursault He was unanimously re-elected president of the Confederation of Appellations and Winegrowers of Burgundy (CAVB). Having led the Confederation for eight years, he will serve another four-year term. "Being re-elected with such confidence and unanimity is obviously very flattering. It's a recognition of the work accomplished," he declared.

And we want to say that Thiébault is the man of the situation Rigorous, knowledgeable about his files, and a shrewd politician (but not only that), he objectively distinguished himself through his effectiveness during his two previous terms. In particular, he played a key role in securing a new system for the transfer of vineyard land , the result of extensive national collaborative work with government agencies, to support resilient family-run vineyards.

Four years, four key areas

“I can’t help but think that I missed something during my two previous terms: preparing the next generation.” Thiébault Huber wants to focus his efforts over the next four years on four key areas:

• Strengthen support for the 52 ODG of Burgundy in the management, defense and protection of their AOC to strengthen their professionalization and ensure the renewal of their leaders.
• Better meet the needs of winegrowers, simplify administrative procedures.
• Structuring technical partnerships, improving the flow of information and promoting the professions of viticulture and winemaking.
• To give even more visibility to the CAVB, which is a fantastic tool at the service of Burgundy winegrowers, and to ensure renewed and representative governance.

“This third term will be the last, the term of transition. It is absolutely essential to restore meaning and visibility to collective commitment. To show the new generation that commitment is worthwhile, that it has a direct impact on their daily lives as winemakers.” Appellation "Controlled Origin is a common good, and everyone should feel concerned about its defense," assures the president of the CAVB.

The CAVB Board of Directors also elected its officers:

Thiébault HUBER, President, winemaker at Meursault (21)

Jerome CHEVALIER Vice-President, winegrower in Charnay-lès-Mâcon (71)

Adrien MICHAUT, Treasurer and winemaker in Beine (89)

Bruno VERRET, Vice-President, winemaker at Saint-Bris -le-Vineux (89)

Jean-Michel CHARTRON, Vice-President, winegrower in Puligny-Montrachet (21)

Matthieu WOILLEZ, Vice-President, winegrower in Tharoiseau (89)

François LABET, president of BIVB , winemaker at Vougeot (21)

Damien GACHOT, president of CRINAO, winegrower in Corgoloin (21)

Jean-Philippe PRETET, winegrower in Bissey-Sous-Cruchaud (71)

Manuel OLIVIER, winemaker in Nuits-Saint-Georges (21)

Marc SANGOY, winemaker in Bissy-la-Mâconnaise (71)

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