Wine Experts becomes a Sponsor of La Villa Primrose Bordeaux in 2019.

Founded in 1897 by a group of enthusiasts, Villa Primrose is an historic tennis club renowned for its clay courts.
In 1924 the hockey section is opened. It is a today one of the most important in France.

Over the years, through the « National » then the Grand Prix ATP « Passing Shot » and finally the « Challenger BNP Paribas Primrose Bordeaux », the Club welcome the greatest champions on its courts.

La Villa Primrose is one of the 6 french clubs of the Association internationale des Clubs de Tennis Centenaires.

Sellers: Claire Villars-Lurton and Gonzague Lurton
Buyers: Vincent and Natacha Ginestet

Wine Experts acting as financial advisor to the buyers in relation to the transaction

Sellers: pool of investors, including Didier Miqueu (founder of the asset management company Sinopia) and Stephan von Neipperg (owner of Château Canon La Gaffelière and La Mondotte, 1er Grands Crus Classés in Saint-Emilion)
Buyers: GST Investissements

Wine Experts acting as exclusive financial advisor to the sellers in relation to the transaction

The Winevest Partners I investment fund holds 2 wine estates:
- Château Soleil and the related brand Promesse, in the Puisseguin Saint-Emilion Appellation of Origin 
- Château Croix du Rival and the related brand Rival, in the Lussac Sant-Emilion Appellation of Origin

Vineyard surface: ~30 ha, planted on exceptional terroirs of chalky-clayey table lands and slopes, close to Saint-Emilion 
Retail prices: from 10 to 40 € ATI / bottle
Renowned brands: Robert Parker’s notations ~90+/100

Sellers: Peter Sachs (Goldman Sachs), Donald Gant (Goldman Sachs) and Colin Ferenbach (Tocqueville AM)  (USA)
Buyer: Jerome Pignard - Oryx Partner (FRANCE)

Wine Experts acting as financial advisor to the sellers in relation to the transaction

Chateau La Vieille Cure is a recognised Cru of the Bordeaux rigt bank, leading the Fronsac Appellation of Origin.
Total surface: 27 ha
Vineyard surface: ~20 ha, planted on exceptional terroirs of chalky-clayey table lands and slopes, close to Saint-Emilion
Average production: 100 000 bottles per year
First wine « primeur » selling price > 11 € HT/bl ex works
Renowned brand: Robert Parker’s notations between 90 and 94/100

“La Vieille Cure may well be the reference point for Fronsac given its performances over the last decade. Consistently one of the top two or three wines of the appellation.”
Robert Parker

Comments from the sellers:
“Frédéric Santi was a pleasure to work with, a complete professional from beginning to end. He has broad knowledge of both wine and the business of wine, and an extensive network of contacts.  Hardworking, committed, intelligent, reliable — I recommend him highly.”
Christopher Gant

Sellers: Raimond Meyre family
Buyer: Vignobles Clément Fayat - Groupe Fayat

Wine Experts acting as exclusive financial advisor to the sellers in relation to the transaction

Chateau Aney is a historic Cru Bourgeois of the Haut-Médoc appellation.
The brand was selected both in the 1932 and in the 2003 "Crus Bourgeois" classifications.
Total surface: 25 ha
Vineyard surface: ~20 ha, planted on exceptional terroirs of deep gravels, close to Saint-Julien
Average production: 100 000 bottles per year