A Family
who commits
The family owners are at the heart of the company, embodying the passion, entrepreneurial spirit and long-term commitment that make Schenk strong.
For several generations, it has been actively involved in the management, transmission and development of the company's wine-making know-how and heritage, guaranteeing its sustainability and independence, to which it firmly holds.
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Charles and Arnold Schenk
In 1896, Charles Schenk, a genius cooper, unveiled a legendary 23,500-litre barrel in Geneva, marking the national exhibition. His son Arnold, with a bold vision from 1893, aimed to create a European wine empire from their small town of Rolle, Switzerland. Together, they laid the foundations of a family saga synonymous with innovation and tradition in the world of wine.
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Emmanuel and Emile Obrist
It was in 1854 that Emmanuel Obrist, a miller at heart who became a wine merchant by passion, founded his house in Vevey. Emile, his heir, built the legendary Clos du Levant cellar in 1909 before acquiring prestigious wine estates such as Cure d’Attalens and Clos du Rocher. These lands have become jewels of Vaudois viticulture, thanks to their vision and dedication to excellence.
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Henri and Henri Emile Badoux
Henri Badoux, by purchasing Clos Les Murailles, wrote the first chapter of a story that would last more than a century. His son, Henri Emile, continued this legacy, but not only that: his commitment to the National Council in Bern was decisive in defending wine interests. A father-son duo combining a passion for wine and political action
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Alphonse and Jean-Jacques Bolle
Alphonse Bolle, starting from his roots in absinthe distillation, launched into wine by taking over a business in Morges, transforming A. Bolle & Cie into a reference. Much later, his great-grandson, Jean-Jacques, innovated in the Canton of Vaud by vinifying pinot noir in barrels, baptized “Barrique Jean-Jacques Bolle”. A fine example of tradition reinvented.
