At what enterprise value was CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS acquired in 2019?

During the acquisition of CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS by LVMH in 2019, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 300M - 700M EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the AgriFood industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 10.9x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS when it was acquired by LVMH?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS is in the range of 10x - 18x. For comparison, the AgriFood sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 10.9x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS acquired by LVMH?

CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS was acquired by LVMH in 2019.

What was the revenue of CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS at the time of the deal?

The revenue of CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS during the acquisition?

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11/2019

CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS acquired by LVMH

FRANCE Agriculture / Permanent Crops & Tree Groves / Vineyards EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

LVMH acquired a 55% controlling majority stake in Château d’Esclans in a highly strategic, friendly transaction. The deal was structured via a definitive equity purchase agreement under which Moët Hennessy acquired 100% of the shares held by Hervé Vinciguerra’s holding company, Alix AM PTE Limited (representing a 50% stake), alongside a 5% equity slice from Sacha Lichine. Following the transaction, Sacha Lichine retains a 45% minority ownership interest and remains fully embedded in the business as CEO to oversee the estate’s future operational development. The transaction immediately integrated Château d’Esclans into LVMH's high-margin global luxury portfolio, marking its second major Provence acquisition in six months following the buyout of Château du Galoupet. This transaction immediately grants Moët Hennessy structural scale in the global premium rosé category while combining the estate's powerful North American distribution architecture with LVMH's institutional distribution channels, downstream purchasing leverage, and international corporate infrastructure.

The acquisition of ChâTeau D’Esclans is part of the growth strategy of Lvmh, which already has several external growth operations under its belt, notably Belmond in 2018.

CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2019, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.9x).

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Château d’Esclans is a world-renowned estate located in the heart of Provence, recognized as the global pioneer of the premium rosé market. Acquired in 2006 by Sacha Lichine, the estate disrupted the traditionally seasonal and fragmented rosé category by introducing innovative winemaking techniques (pioneered by legendary winemaker Patrick Léon) and adapting a high-end champagne-inspired brand hierarchy. Its product portfolio spans from the mass-premium benchmark Whispering Angel to the ultra-prestige Garrus, which held the record as the world’s most expensive rosé at €80 to over €100 per bottle. The company's commercial model relies on turning premium wine into a global lifestyle asset, deeply integrated into high-end hospitality, luxury beach resorts, and alpine venues across more than 100 countries.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Target: château d’esclans

Acquirer: lvmh