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The Mähler-Besse family is of Dutch
and French (Bordeaux) origin, as is their international business,
and they have been associated with the great Bordeaux wines since
1892.
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1892 : Anton Frédérik Elimar Mähler (1869-1952), originally from Arnhem in the Netherlands, was given the opportunity of taking over his parents textile business. Instead he decided to work in the fine wine industry! He set off for Bordeaux and created his own business in 1892.
1928 : His eldest son, Henry (1906-1997), began to work for the company after finishing his law degree. He took over from his father in 1945 and ran the business until 1994.
1971 : Franck Mähler-Besse, Henry's son, was the third generation to work in the family business. Franck Mähler-Besse currently manages the company.
The hallmark of great wines…
Due to its secular savoir-faire applied to the vineyard, Mähler-Besse has developed its own brands and properties in Bordeaux...and abroad. Its jewels are Cheval Noir, Château La Couronne, and Le Fer in St-Emilion, Château d'Arche and Château Picard in the Médoc, Le Vieux Moulin and Arte in the Bordeaux appellation, as well as Blavia in the Côtes de Blaye. Mähler-Besse has been present in Spain since 1987, with Taja Jumilla DO and Oro Toro DO. Mähler-Besse has also a world wide reputation as Classed Growth specialists, in very old vintages and also En-Primeur. In the unique treasure cellar, numerous vintages from Château Palmer Grand Cru Classé Margaux, which the Mähler-Besse family have co-owned since 1937, lie in perfect ageing conditions. |
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The hallmark of great spirits…
Mähler-Besse are also linked to major international spirits brands: - Scotch whiskies with Mähler-Besse's own brand, Mason's and exclusive distribution in France for Glenfarclas Single Highland Malt, - Mähler-Besse's own range of Vilafranca portos. |
