Return to Bordeaux
1985
Birth of our first daughter Charlotte
Establishment of our wine trading company
First en primeur Bordeaux campaign
1986
Birth of our second daughter, Bérengère
Acquisition of our first fax machine (bought for 15,000 F !)
First participation in Vinexpo, the world famous wine exhibition
Setting up of a new series of château wines produced by vine growers whose high standards equal those of the wines they produce.
1988
Launching of the first vintage bearing the “ Le Voyageur “ trademark.
Red, white and rosé Bordeaux the labels of which depict an original nineteenth century lithograph.
In those days, the great wines of Bordeaux matured in casks on their journey around the world.
Foundation by Patrice Calvet of the Chartrons Museum at 41, rue Borie, in the building that housed the Chartrons cellars
Chartrons Museum:
41, rue Borie
33 300 Bordeaux