After 5 years of studies in Beaune, Stéphane earns his BTS in viticulture/oenology. 2 years earlier he had earned a BTA, followed by a year of study in Gestion et Commerce at the IPAC Annecy.

1989 would be the year of transition at the domaine with André and Stéphane working together in the cellar. Already, the first barrels for Chardonnay make their appearance in the cellar.