First reward for Le Voyageur, selected Coup de Coeur by the Guide Hachette in 1990
Launching of “ The Chartrons Museum Collection “, the reproduction of a unique collection of labels lithographed in the 19th century which belongs to the Chartrons Museum founded by Patrice Calvet in 1989.
Extension of our offer of great wines of Bordeaux to satisfy the needs of our export markets.
First exportation of the wines of the Château Prieuré La Caussade (Bordeaux Superieur), a family-owned vineyard.
Appointment of an in-house oenologist to ensure quality control on the estat
Creation of the SA Benoît and Valérie Calvet by incorporation of the Benoît Calvet Company and purchase of the Patrice Calvet Company founded in 1975.
Production by Valérie of the Jazz record of Joseph Ganter entitled
“ Le Voyageur “
Partnership of Benoît in Château Franc Mayne, a Grand Cru Classe of Saint-Emilion alongside with Georgy Fourcroy, majority shareholder.
Purchase by Château Franc Mayne of Château Marquey, situated in Saint-Emilion, at the foot of Côte Pavie.
Connection EDI
Opening of our “ 44 Vins “ warehouse to the public
(tel. 05 57 87 09 09) .
Further expansion of our exports, particularly to the UK.
1998Consolidation of our permanent range with follow-up on the estate.
Widening of our selection of great wines.
Change of address, change in life-style.
Leaving the family estate of Cellier des Chartrons at 41, rue Borie and its pure 18th century style, Benoît and Valérie move nextdoor to 44, rue Barreyre in old storehouses which, strongly influenced by their love of the sea, thay have newly converted into a loft.
Internet connection
Partnership with Georgy Fourcroy in the Château Montalbert, a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru.