Roannais is exported
Through multiple brands, Roanne is not limited to its city and department. Indeed, the Roannais is exported throughout France and beyond. The richness of the Roannais is no longer to be demonstrated. The former cradle of textiles still offers pieces made in the region, exported across France and abroad. Roannaise gastronomy also travels across the Loire borders, notably thanks to the vineyards of the Côte Roannaise, Bertrand Chocolatier, La Fabrikathé, and Révillon.
Domaine des Pothiers
In the heart of the Côte Roannaise, the Domaine des Pothiers is located in Villemontais. The vineyard is a family story dating back to the 1900s. The story begins with Blaise Pothier, his 2 hectares of vines, and his livestock. Killed in war in 1916, his sister and her husband Claude Paire took over the estate. Since then, this vineyard has been passed down from father to son.
Romain therefore succeeds his ancestors and continues the winemaking tradition since 2005.
The winery has modernized, and the estate has turned to organic farming and then biodynamics. Romain now has 21 hectares.
Key Figures
- 25 countries for export (Canada, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, and all European countries),
- Exports abroad represent between 35 and 40 % of its production,
- 200,000 bottles sold in 2022
- North of France, mainly Paris, represents 1/3 of sales.
Habits are changing; sales are accelerating in other wine regions such as Bordeaux and the French Riviera.
Romain Paire
Révillon Chocolatier
It was over 120 years ago that Révillon Chocolatier was born in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon. The company began its first know-how by producing cream balls, praline, papillote, and cocoa powder.
Until the 1965s, the folding of papillotes was done manually. The chocolate factory then moved to Roanne in 1971, at the heart of Roannaise gastronomy.
Today, the papillote has become a symbol of Christmas, available in several flavors. You will also find fruit pastes, orangettes, chocolate-covered hazelnuts, and much more… For the most indulgent!
A true showcase of the brand's expertise, the Chocolaterie's Boutique opened its doors in 2018 in the heart of Roanne.
Key Figures
- 1 single store, the one in Roanne,
- The Révillon papillotes are sold in all major French food stores during the holiday season, in addition to being sold on their e-commerce site,
- TOP 1 in sales: the fairy milk Christmas pouch,
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