Var wine estate
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Var wine estate

Var (83)
2025
Family estate + 8 employees

Context

An 18-hectare wine estate in the Var hinterland, comprising vineyards, a vinification cellar, a storage cellar, a direct-sales boutique and the owners' residence.

The estate regularly welcomes visitors for tastings and events. The owners wished to secure their wine stocks (estimated value €180,000), their production equipment and their residence, while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for clientele.

Stakes identified

  • •Extended perimeter with professional activity zones and private zones
  • •Protection of wine stocks against theft and degradation
  • •Management of visitor flows, deliveries and seasonal staff
  • •Remote surveillance during closing periods

Arrangements deployed

Security zoning

Three distinct zones: public zone (boutique, car park), professional zone (cellar, storage), private zone (residence). Each zone has its own protection level and access rules.

Professional video protection

12 high-definition cameras covering accesses, the cellar, the storage and stock zones. 30-day recording. Remote access for the owners. GDPR-compliant signage.

Differentiated access control

Badges for permanent employees, temporary codes for seasonal staff, video intercom for visitors. Centralised management of access rights by zone and time window.

Intrusion alarm

Volumetric detectors in the cellar and storage. Magnetic contacts on all openings. Dissuasive exterior siren. Remote monitoring with rapid intervention by a security officer on alert.

Technical supervision

Temperature and humidity sensors in the cellar to protect stocks. Automatic alerts on anomaly. Integration with the climate-control system for immediate reaction.

Outcome

Deployment spanned four weeks, outside the harvest period to minimise impact on activity. The owners now have a complete view of their estate from their smartphone.

The access control system simplified management of seasonal staff and reinforced the traceability of entries and exits. Remote monitoring lets the owners absent themselves with serenity, notably during winter closure.

The estate's insurer validated the installation and granted an 18% reduction on the annual premium.