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19/07/2017

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).

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

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
- 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


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