History


A key player of the Place de Bordeaux
Chai des Chartreux
Founded in 1992 by Sébastien Duvignac, Chai des Chartreux –named after Les Chartrons, the renowned historic Wine Merchant district in Bordeaux– gradually became a key player of the Place de Bordeaux, Bordeaux’s wine trade industry. The company is now owned by Groupe SAS Réginald Investissement, whose registered capital amounts to 3,963,400 euros.
Specialised in Bordeaux Grands Crus Classés and En Primeur wine trading, Chai des Chartreux has secured allocations with all the greatest Châteaux of the region of Bordeaux. Thanks to its history beyond reproach and consistent professionalism, our brand is now recognised for its unique quality of service. We give particular, customized care to each of our customers’ requests.

17th & 18thCentury
The city of Bordeaux experiences unprecedented economic growth thanks to the trade of wine and colonial trade.
18th Century
With the emergence of new trades – Wine Merchants and Brokers – The Place de Bordeaux begins to structure itself and becomes a complex, independent system that is completely unique in France. The Place de Bordeaux now includes around 200 wine merchants.
1855
The famous Classification of 1855 is established on the occasion of the Paris Universal Exhibition, at the request of Napoleon III. This classification lists and ranks all the Grands Crus Classés of each region in France, notably the region of Bordeaux.
1992
Chai des Chartreux is founded by Sébastien Duvignac. A genuine “outsider” in its early years, the company gradually made a name for itself and became one of the key Wine Merchants of the Place de Bordeaux.
A passion for Wine

A unique vision of Wine Trading Our strength
Chai des Chartreux Behind the scenes

