Primum Familiae Vini

The association was established in 1993 by Miguel Torres and Robert Drouhin (of Maison Joseph Drouhin), after they had first come up with the idea in 1990.[1] The goal was to organise some of the best wine-producing families of the world, and to facilitate exchange between them. Requirements for membership are ownership of a winery that belongs to the top echelon of its region and enjoys a high international reputation. New members are only accepted by unanimous decision.[2]

In February 2005, the Mondavi family (Napa Valley, California) left the association after the takeover of the family-owned business by Constellation Brands.[3] In June 2006, the Famille Perrin joined the association.[4]

In August 2018, Hubert de Billy (Champagne Pol Roger) was appointed the new president of the association, replacing Jean-Frederic Hugel.[5] In October 2018, Prince Robert of Luxembourg - owner of Château Haut-Brion, Domaine Clarence Dillon and son of Prince Charles of Luxembourg - joined the PFV circle.[6] In July 2019, Marc Perrin (Famille Perrin) was appointed president of the association.[7]

The Primum Familiae Vini is an association of family-owned wineries with a membership limited to twelve families. According to its members, 85% of family businesses do not make it past the second generation, an issue that the association turned into its purpose.[8]

Every year, all members of the association and their family members gather for an annual meeting.[9]

As of 2021, Primum Familiae Vini has twelve family members.[10]

• Marchesi Antinori, Antinori, Tuscany, Italy
• Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Château Mouton Rothschild, Bordeaux (Pauillac), France
• Joseph Drouhin, Maison Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy (Beaune), France
• Egon Müller Scharzhof, Mosel (Saar), Germany
• Famille Hugel, Alsace, France
• Pol Roger, Champagne, France
• Famille Perrin (owners of Château de Beaucastel), Rhône (Orange), France, from 2006[11]
• Symington Family Estates, Douro/Oporto, Portugal
• Tenuta San Guido (the producer of Sassicaia), Tuscany, Italy
• Familia Torres, Bodegas Torres, Catalonia, Spain
• Vega Sicilia, Ribera del Duero, Spain
• Domaine Clarence Dillon, Bordeaux

A few members have had to leave after they no longer qualified as family-owned wineries.

• The Mondavi family (Napa Valley, California), until 2005, after the takeover of the family-owned business by Constellation Brands.[3]
• Paul Jaboulet aîné, Rhône, France, until 2006.[11]
• Bruno Prats, Château Cos d'Estournel, Bordeaux (Saint-Estèphe) until 1998, after selling their château.

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