Bruno Kessler, ex-purchasing director of the Grand Chais de France group, and current national trade president, has bought a minority stake in the wine trader, part of the Taillan group. Based in Sète in the Hérault département, Grand Sud Vin specialises in the trade of wine in bulk. 50% of its sales are domestic, and the other 50% come from export. Denis Merlaut retains the majority stake.