Régie-Gaston, S.A.
The largest maker of wine and spirits, Regié-Gaston was founded by twin brothers who inherited a winery. Now based in Sainte-Elisabeth, the company focuses on high-end consumer goods. Since 1981 they have been the official provider of wine & spirits to the queen mother.
General Information
Founding: 1888
Employees: 9,300
Headquarters: Sainte-Elisabeth, Cœurléon
Key people: Nicolas G. Climp, Chairman; Wilhelmina R. Climp-Drîez, President & CEO
Finances
Revenue: C£13.8 billion
Stock (52m): 52% (27.2m), Climp-Drîez family; 30% (15.6m), Climp family; 18% (9.3m), public shareholders
Subsidiaries
Chateau de Gaston: Winery & Spirits
Montmaitre: Luxury handbags
Delacœur: High-end fashion retail