Founded in 1995 by Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas in Bordeaux, France, Caudalie is a renowned skincare brand specializing in vinotherapy—utilizing the potent benefits of grape and grapevine extracts.
The inspiration for Caudalie emerged during the 1993 grape harvest at Château Smith Haut Lafitte, where the founders collaborated with Professor Joseph Vercauteren, a polyphenols specialist from the University of Pharmacy in Bordeaux. This partnership led to the discovery of the exceptional antioxidant properties of grape-seed polyphenols, forming the foundation of Caudalie’s product line.