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Caudalie

It all started in Bordeaux, in the heart of the vineyards at Château Smith Haut Lafitte, the estate owned by Mathilde's parents. The Caudalie is a unique story of love, nature, passion, chance encounters and gives a sense of adventure!

1993
THE MEETING
Mathilde and her husband Bertrand met Professor Joseph Vercauteren, laboratory director of the University of Pharmacy of Bordeaux, during the harvest at Château Smith Haut Lafitte. He told them that grape seeds contain the most powerful antioxidants in the world. Since then they have been working together.

1995
POLYPHENOLS
Two years after this meeting, they launched their first 3 products, containing polyphenols from grape seeds (which still exist today!). At the age of just 23, they packed their bags and started to show their creations to pharmacists all over France. Impressed by the effectiveness of their products, they were given the first opportunity for success - And there, the Caudalie really started...