Champagne growers' union elects new president

28 January, 2010

The Syndicat Général des Vignerons SGV has elected a new president.

The Champagne growers’ union board of directors has elected Pascal Ferat . Two other directors had submitted a bid: Pierre Cheval and Patrick Le Brun. Pascal Ferat was elected in the first round with 30 votes out of 48 (or 62% of votes).

Pascal Ferat is married with two children and operates 11 hectares in Vertus. He is also part of the "La Goutte d'Or" cooperative.