Sofina, Idia et al. back La Maison Chapoutier OBO

Francesca Veronesi
12 April 2019

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A consortium of backers led by Brussels-based family office Sofina has acquired a stake in France-based wine producer Maison Chapoutier, while the Chapoutier family has retained a majority stake in the business.

Alongside Sofina, investors Idia, Carvest and Crédit Agricole Alpes Développement have acquired stakes in the business.

Sofina has had a stake in the business since 2007, participating in three capital increases to finance the expansion of production capacity and the acquisition of vineyards.

The latest OBO sees Sofina increase its original stake and own the second largest stake in the company.

Listed on Euronext Brussels, Sofina is specialised in minority transactions and typically invests between €75-300m.

Company
With origins dating back 1808, La Maison Chapoutier is a wine producer specialised in Biodynamic wine since 1998. Based in Tain-l'Hermitage, it produces wine in France, but also in Australia, Spain and Portugal.

Michel Chapoutier has run the estate for 30 years, and today manages vineyards across 500 hectares of land. La Maison Chapoutier generates revenues of around €60m.

People
La Maison Chapoutier – Michel Chapoutier (CEO).
Sofina – Mathieu Poma (senior investment manager).