From an early age, Adrien has always looked at the objects around him with a true maker’s eye. Building, and sometimes taking things apart to understand them: for him, every mechanism is worth exploring. Affectionately nicknamed “Gear Gyrloose”, he moves between science, design and craftsmanship, experimenting with glass, metal, paper and recycled materials to create structures and decorative pieces. While his curiosity has taken him into many different worlds, from cutting-edge technology to cosmetics, his connection with the vineyard has also grown over time. Today, he feels deeply connected to the vine and to the craft of winemaking, driven by the same desire to understand what lies behind every gesture and every material. A conversation with him.

Which place holds a special place in your heart?
The Domaine, without hesitation. It is a place that is constantly alive, a place that never truly stops. I love wandering through the courtyard, moving from the workshop to the cellar, working, creating, tinkering, and then taking a few minutes to cross the lawn and reach the fruit trees. It is my sanctuary.

What is your favourite “tool”?
It may sound ordinary, but without a doubt, it is my phone. It is part of my everyday life: keeping in touch with my sister and brother about Atelier Fays, taking and sharing photographs, staying connected with my family and friends. It has become a true everyday companion.

What sound or noise never fails to move you?
The sound of nature, quite simply. In the vineyards, in the woods, along a country path… I love that kind of quiet that is never completely silent, filled with the sound of the wind and distant animal calls. These are sounds that bring peace and remind us of what really matters.

What is your favourite material or element?
Wood, without question. I love discovering it in all its forms: in the forest, where trees take hundreds of years to grow and mature; in the hands of a craftsperson who gives it a new life through precise, thoughtful gestures; or when it becomes the heart of a crackling fire. There is something deeply warm and comforting about this material.

Which gesture or skill do you think everyone should master in life?
Opening a bottle of wine or champagne! The gesture itself may be simple, but to me, it is absolutely an essential one to know.

What is your favourite texture?
The crunch of snow beneath your feet when you walk. It does not happen every winter, which makes the experience even more precious. That combination of cold, silence and that very particular sound, I love it.

What scent takes you straight back to childhood?
Instinctively, it would have to be the smell of cooking. An aroma drifting in from another room, the scent of a dish slowly simmering, making you want to come and set the table… A real pleasure.

Which flaw are you most forgiving of?
Being a food lover. Whether in myself or in others, I never see indulgence as something to judge. It is simply a wonderful way of appreciating things.

What is your favourite season?
Spring. It is the time when brighter days return, when nature comes back to life and when wildlife seems eager to find its rhythm again.

What does your ideal Sunday look like?
A breakfast on the terrace, in the sunshine, taking the time to ease into the day. Then a sporty morning, followed by a wonderful lunch shared with others. And to finish, a long walk through the vineyards in the afternoon, simply taking in the scenery.

What is your motto?
“The future belongs to those who get up early” , it is one of my favourite sayings, although… I have to admit that I do not always manage to live up to it.