Since 1780
Our History
The history of PATRIARCHE was written by audacious men and women starting in 1780! Each of them has marked the company with their exceptional personalities throughout the centuries. Each one has contributed to its continuity and development. They are the foundations of PATRIARCHE's long, rich history. Today their products are the guarantee of authenticity and perpetuate the legacy of their savoir-faire.
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1955
Georges Kritter
He gave his name to the brand of high end sparkling wine, KRITER. The beginning of a long history crowned by succes.
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XXIème2011
Pierre Castel
Patriarche continues its development. Many investments are realised in the cellars.
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1940
André Boisseaux
The visionary, a marketing genius. He made Patriarche one of the most important houses in Burgundy. Audacious, the creator of modern wines, inventor of brands and modern sponsoring.
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XXème1902
Noémie Vernaux
A woman of action - a lover of wine. A real legend who dedicated her life to wine. She was the last descendant of the PATRIARCHE family. A courageous woman who was ahead of her times.
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XIXème1880
Pierre-Louis Perdrier
A shrewd business man and military hero. After a rich professional life, he went into partnership in the 50s with André Boisseaux to conquer new markets, including the Parisian market and contributed to the development of the Maison de Commerce PATRIARCHE Père et Fils.
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1850
Léonce Bocquet
The wine emperor... He supplied Burgundy wines to all of the great courts of Europe. Provocative and exuberant, he was a great fan of luxury and helped restore its former glory to the Clos Vougeot Castle.
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XVIIIème1780
Jean-Baptiste Patriarche
The beginning, the founder. He established PATRIARCHE Père et Fils in Beaune. He purchased the Visitandines Convent in Beaune (Present headquarters of PATRIARCHE). He exported PATRIARCHE wines to Great Britain, the Netherlands and Belgium.