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Chanel Acquires Rudd Estate, Expands Napa Holdings

4/14/2026

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  • Chanel has acquired the Rudd Estate in Napa Valley, ending the Rudd wine dynasty.
  • The estate includes a 65-acre vineyard and the Rudd's Crossroads brand.
  • Samantha Rudd, who managed it after her father's death in 2018, will move to the family's restaurant business.
  • The sale expands Chanel's St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery brand.
  • Chanel's Napa holdings exceed 1,600 acres amid a trend of longtime wine-owners exiting the industry.