Vineyard Experimentation Assistant

Overview

Veuve Clicquot is a preeminent Champagne house renowned for its pursuit of quality and innovative viticultural practices. The vineyard division manages extensive holdings within distinguished Grand Cru sites and operates under the wines & spirits division of Moët Hennessy (part of the LVMH group). The employer is committed to excellence, sustainability and technical rigour in vineyard management.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the vineyard development team in the design and implementation of field experiments for the 2026–2027 campaign.
• Set up trial plots and ensure correct implementation of protocols prior to the campaign start.
• Perform regular in-season monitoring of trials (terroir studies, soil fertility, cover crops, soil decompaction, erosion, weed management, fungal solutions).
• Collect, record and manage field data; perform statistical analyses and contribute to interpretation of results.
• Draft clear technical reports and trial summaries, and propose practical improvements to viticultural practices.
• Collaborate with the oenology team on the ‘Premium’ parcel-selection approach and support maturity monitoring (technological, phenolic, aromatic indicators).
• Undertake frequent travel across the estate and support seasonal activities such as harvest preparations.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a final-cycle engineering programme, Master 2 or equivalent in agronomy/viticulture/wine science.
• Basic knowledge of viticulture (disease pressure, soil maintenance, cover crops and vine husbandry).
• Proven capability in data collection, statistical treatment and technical reporting.
• Advanced use of MS Office and GIS tools (QGIS); familiarity with statistical software is an advantage.
• Rigour, strong organisational skills, autonomy and ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Driving licence (Permis B) mandatory; willingness for frequent on-site travel.

Skills

Experience

Open to early-career candidates and students; first practical field experience in viticulture or experimental trials is a plus but not mandatory.

Education

Student in final year of engineering school, Master 2 or equivalent in agronomy, viticulture, oenology or a related discipline.

Culture

The Maison fosters a culture of craftsmanship, scientific rigour and innovation, blending traditional Champagne savoir-faire with progressive approaches to sustainability. Teams operate in a collaborative, field-oriented environment where technical excellence and respect for terroir are central.