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It was decided to start by bringing French L’Art De Vivre to Middle Earth. (The Magical County of Rutland) With exclusive wines, cheese and wine nights, bespoke events and creating memories that last a lifetime.

We welcome you to join us on the journey…

Maison Cavaillé joined forces with us, to expand their horizons and start exporting it’s specially curated selection of wines, from lesser known regions to the rest of the world! 

< class="qodef-m-title" style="color: #FFFFFF"> Did you know
that there are over 250 types
of grape used to make wine in France!
French Cellar was born from the vision of three friends, brought together by their shared love for l’art de vivre à la française.

Thomas, originally from France, is a natural-born restaurateur with extensive experience in the French wine industry. After years of promoting l’art de vivre in Germany, he has now settled in Oakham, eager to share that same passion through this new project. As the driving force behind French Cellar, he takes a hands-on approach to turning their vision into reality.

Patrick, a Frenchman with a deep appreciation for England, has called Rutland home for over a decade. As a professional genealogist, he is the cornerstone of the venture, driven by his passion for French gastronomy.

Nitesh, the Englishman of the trio, is an entrepreneur based in Oakham, with offices in Uppingham. A devoted admirer of French culture and a true bon vivant, he brings creativity and innovation to the team, inspired by his love for French wine.

 

In addition to the founding trio, Jean-Christophe and Sam Cavaillé has joined the venture, bringing invaluable expertise to its international expansion. As the third and fourth generation at the helm of the family business, they are committed to developing Maison Cavaillé on a global scale. With his deep knowledge of the wine industry and strategic vision, he plays a crucial role in driving French Cellar’s growth and strengthening its presence in the export market.
 
Together, they combine expertise, creativity, and a deep appreciation for fine wine and French culture, making French Cellar a true celebration of savoir-faire.
French Cellar Team
< class="qodef-m-title" > A brief history of House Cavaillé

est. 1949

< class="qodef-e-title" style="color: #243305"> 1949

Company Creation

Jean Cavaillé setup the venture being one of the first Wine Merchants in France.

< class="qodef-e-title" style="color: #243305"> 1961 - 1970

2nd Generation

Michel, Jean's Son takes the reigns and develops the brand and being instrumental in the distribution of the BONVIN brand across France.

< class="qodef-e-title" style="color: #243305"> 1987

Savoie Brand

The Father of Michel becomes the brand for the Savoie wine and 'Jean Cavaillé. brand is born.

< class="qodef-e-title" style="color: #243305"> 1997

Invention

The invention of BIBS for mulled wine and spirits

< class="qodef-e-title" style="color: #243305"> 2010

3rd Generation

Michel passes the torch to his sons Jean-Christophe and Laurent.

< class="qodef-e-title" style="color: #243305"> 2021

4th Generation

Sam (son of Jean Christophe) joins the company to expand the brand to more destinations worldwide.

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Our goal is to educate about the regions of France that don't normally get recognised for their amazing wines, using grapes that you may never had heard of! On this journey, we want to share a moment with you, that becomes a happy memory using wine (and sometimes a little cheese) as the catalyst!

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< class="qodef-m-title" > We import directly.
No middle men or women!

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From grape to shop, our unique partnership allows us to import fantastic varieties that are not regularly available in the high street, or indeed the UK! We also have the capacity to do Private Labelling for special events.

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