BIGNON LEBRAY advised on the sale of Château Fonroque estate, a Saint-Emilion classified grand cru

BIGNON LEBRAY advised MOUEIX family, owner of Château Fonroque, a Saint-Emilion classified grand cru certified in organic farming and controlled in biodynamics, as regards the sale of this estate to a French investor (CHG Participations).

The transaction involved, on the one hand, the sale of all the shares of the operating company and, on the other hand, a transfer to the latter of all the vines and trademarks attached thereto.

In addition, a contract for the supply of services allows the purchaser to benefit from the experience and wine-making expertise of Mr. Alain MOUEIX for three years.

Legal advisers

Advisers of the Seller:
BIGNON LEBRAY law firm: Jacques Goyet, Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions Department, Louis Vallet, Lawyer, Mergers & Acquisitions Department and Mehdi Battikh, Lawyer, Tax Department

Advisers of the Purchaser:
JG CONSEILS: Jean Gravier

Financial adviser of the Seller:
Wine Bankers & Co: Jean-Luc Coupet, Maxime Kusak-Depailler, Thibaut Bazin de Caix