The Médoc Château Internship Rape Case (Polin, 2016)
In 2016, a young Chilean woman named Polin travelled to France to complete a harvest internship (vendanges) in a prestigious wine château in the Médoc region. Like many international seasonal workers, she came seeking professional experience in one of the most renowned wine territories in the world. Instead, during the internship, she was raped by […]
Paye Ton Pinard: sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment case
In January 2021, the Danish investigative outlet Frihedbrevet published a detailed investigation revealing accusations of rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment involving a well-known French natural winemaker. Although the article did not explicitly name the alleged perpetrator or the victims, the report described a consistent pattern of violent behavior occurring during the winemaker’s professional trips […]
Prevention and response to gender-based and sexual violence in public festive events: Awareness and victim support at the Colmar wine fair.
Prevention associations were introduced at the Colmar Wine Fair to raise awareness on sexual and gender-based violence, support victims, and deter potential aggressors through on-site information and assistance services.
Paye Ton Pinard – Promoting Gender Equality and More Inclusive Working Environments in the Wine Sector
Paye Ton Pinard is a French association committed to promoting gender equality and raising awareness about gender-based violence in the wine sector.
Meet the partners: MEDEF Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
MEDEF Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is the leading regional network serving businesses and the spirit of entrepreneurship in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in France.
Perceptions of Safety and Support in the European Wine Sector
An exploratory cross-country overview Across Europe, the wine sector combines tradition, craftsmanship and strong regional identities. At the same time, like many labour-intensive industries, it faces ongoing challenges related to workplace safety, power relations and access to effective support mechanisms. Understanding how these issues are perceived by those working within the sector is a crucial […]
France
France is one of the world’s most visible wine countries, with a dense ecosystem of vineyards, chateaux, cooperatives, merchants, wine tourism, hospitality, media, training and advocacy. This report examines how public visibility of gender-based violence, sexism and discrimination can be translated into practical protection, reporting routes and accountability across the sector.