HISTORY
Our
Legacy
About Us
Since 1988, Protea France has gone from strength to strength, constantly striving to perfect its unique oak extract processes.
Today, our expertise covers :
• Oak woods for oenology
• Tanins
• Spirits maturation
• Demineralized water (with its own spring water, ®Eau de Gensac).
Protea’s story began with one man: Etienne Hosteing, the company’s founder, who was one of the first to develop an official French range of heat-treated chips.
William Hosteing, the current CEO, succeeded his father in 2014. His aim is to develop the business by offering innovative, high-performance products.
To pursue his objectives, we have set up a Research & Development (R&D) department dedicated to developing innovative products for winemaking and maturing wines and spirits.
Our Values
Protea’s values are essential to our growth. Our decades of experience
have enabled us to evolve and adapt to our environment.
We give priority to human values and know-how, with a progressive
work environment where respect and the well-being of our employees
are paramount.
