A Continuous evolution
The history and the major stages of a wine merchant specialising in grands crus classés.
The story of an ambition: expertise in the sale of exceptional wines.
Founding of Lucien Bernard & Cie
Lucien Bernard founds the distillery “Lucien Bernard & Cie” in Bordeaux. Located on the Quai Deschamps, the distillery’s purpose was to produce and sell spirits. The company became world leader in the production of brandies.
Acquisition of the winery at Quai de Paludate
Lucien Bernard & Cie buys the chais at 87 Quai de Paludate, the former warehouses of the Julien Damoy company, which had been abandoned since the Second World War.
Creation of SOBOVI by Lionel Cruse
Acquisition of Domaine de Chevalier and launch of the wine trade
The Bernard Group acquires Domaine de Chevalier, a Grand Cru Classé in Graves in Pessac-Léognan. That same year, the company launches its wine trading activities with the creation of “Vins des Grands Vignobles”.
Acquisition of SOBOVI
Purchase by Vins des Grands Vignobles of SOBOVI, a company positioned on the French wine trade market, a preferred supplier to wine professionals (cellars, restaurants and delicatessens), and benefiting from major Primeur allocations in the Premiers Grands Crus and Crus Classés, as well as on the available market.
Christophe Bernard
Thirteen years after the acquisition of the company, Christophe Bernard takes over management of SOBOVI.
Sobovi starts trade on the International market
Establishment of Export Operations
Opening of our Hong Kong offices with agents throughout Asia.
New Premises
Relocation of the Bernard Group, Millésima, Lucien Bernard and SOBOVI teams to the newly renovated offices at 87 Quai de Paludate.
1928
2020