Moët Hennessy Vineyard Engineer (Apprenticeship)

About Moët Hennessy

Moët & Chandon is a leading Champagne maison within Moët Hennessy, part of the LVMH group. The estate supplies grapes to several prestigious houses and combines deep viticultural heritage with strong commitments to sustainability, technical innovation and precision viticulture across an extensive Champagne vineyard.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, implement and conclude field trials under the PARSADA programme to reduce reliance on conventional plant‑protection products and validate alternative techniques (biocontrol, stimulation of natural defenses, OAD use, early symptom detection).
• Deploy and monitor viticulture‑precision solutions (robotics, satellite imagery, embedded sensors) and participate in their operational roll‑out across the estate.
• Evaluate and compare vine training systems, notably the recent VSL (semi‑wide vine) deployment, and report on their agronomic and operational implications.
• Manage and follow trials related to soils, fertilisation, cover crops and plant material health; contribute to strategies against vineyard decline.
• Provide specific technical support during harvest: monitor ripeness, perform berry sampling and conduct micro‑vinifications to assess experimental outcomes.
• Document results, prepare technical reports and communicate findings to vineyard teams and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in an engineering or master’s programme in agriculture, agronomy, viticulture or equivalent (alternance/apprenticeship eligible).
• Strong motivation, intellectual curiosity and autonomy; demonstrable appetite for field work (≈50% of duties).
• Knowledge of plant physiology and crop protection strategies.
• Valid Category B driving licence (frequent travel across the Champagne AOC).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data‑processing tools.

Skills

Experience

Entry‑level / beginner. No prior professional experience required; candidate must be currently enrolled in an appropriate engineering or master’s programme. Practical field experience or prior internships in viticulture is an advantage.

Education

Engineering or Master’s degree program in agriculture, agronomy, viticulture or equivalent (enrolment required for apprenticeship).

Workplace

Culture

Moët & Chandon blends historic Champagne savoir‑faire with a forward‑looking scientific approach to viticulture. The technical development team operates at the intersection of field practice and innovation, valuing sustainability, collaborative research and rigorous, evidence‑based experimentation.

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