The wine trading company "Grand Cru Select Deutschland" with headquarters in Rüdesheim was founded in 1990 by Karl-Heinz "Carlo" Wolf (1949-2017) (see also under Wine Wolf). The portfolio includes exclusive wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne in wholesale for the gastronomy and specialized trade. The company owns the exclusive distribution rights of certain brands, such as Bollinger. A speciality are rarities especially from the Bordeaux with large bottles and old vintages. The company is 75% owned by WeinArt (WeinArt Deutschland), which has been part of the wine trading group Hawesko Holding AG since 2017.
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