The father of Jean Luc Mayard built the first cellars at the place in 1929. In 1976 Jean-Luc Mayard took over as 5th generation of winegrowers. The daughter Blandine is educating to be 6th generation at the place. "Galet" in the name of the domain refers to the big rounded stones "galet roulès" The estate owns 13 ha. of Chateauneuf du Pape. 1 ha. has white varieties. 4 ha. are 80-100 years old vines used for Cuvée Vieille Vignes. The vinification is traditional, no destalking, long macaration period and ageing in foudres.