1897 Fernand Ginestet founds «Ginestet & Co.» and settles on the symbolic Quais de Bacalan in Bordeaux. Demonstrating true entrepreneurial vision, Fernand Ginestet applies himself to uniting his interests of viticulture and trade. He pioneers what is today called the «Interprofession Bordelaise«, by creating the "Estate and Trade Union", which in 1948 becomes the Bordeaux Wine Council. Following its affiliation with the powerful Taillan Group in 1978, Ginestet finds its place at the heart of a prestigious family of great châteaux : Château Gruaud Larose 2nd Grand Cru Classé, Château Ferrière 3rd Grand Cru Classé, Château Haut-Bages Libéral 5th Grand Cru Classé, Château Chasse Spleen, Château Citran, Château Broustet Cru Classé ....