About Caudalie
It all began in Bordeaux, in the heart of the vines at Château Smith Haut Lafitte, the estate belonging to Mathilde’s parents. Caudalie is a unique story of love, nature, passion, chance encounters and a sense of adventure!
Mathilde and Bertrand (owners) met professor Joseph Vercauteren, laboratory director of the Pharmacy University of Bordeaux, during the harvest at Château Smith Haut Lafitte. He told them that grape seeds contain the most powerful antioxidants in the world. They have been working with him ever since.
Two years after this encounter, They launched their first 3 products, containing grape seed polyphenols (which still exist today!). At just 23 years old, they packed their bags and set out to show pharmacists across France their creations. Impressed with the effectiveness of our products, they were given their first shot of success - And here, Caudalie truely began ...