Yacht provisioning and restocking
A premium quayside wine delivery service designed to meet the demands of yachting on the French Riviera. Based in the heart of Cannes, Cave Gencel supports crews, captains, concierge services and owners with a delivery service for wines, champagnes and spirits for yachts and superyachts throughout the French Riviera. Cave Gencel embodies this subtle interplay between French winemaking tradition and the sophisticated expectations of superyacht owners. Yacht provisioning thus becomes the cornerstone of an exceptional experience, combining logistical precision, bespoke provisioning and an epicurean selection.
Wines, champagnes and spirits delivered on board or at the quayside
Drawing on our knowledge of the yachting world and the expectations of a discerning international clientele, we offer an approach based on responsiveness, discretion and the quality of our selection, enabling us to respond swiftly to every request, from day-to-day orders to searches for rarer and more exclusive bottles.
Our cellar now offers a wide selection of premium wines, champagnes and spirits, enabling us to cater for both classic requests and more specialised selections intended for the finest dining experiences on board.
From prestigious French estates and artisan champagnes to allocation-only cuvées, large-format bottles, fine dining wines and more accessible options: each selection is tailored to the clients’ tastes, the style of service on board and the specific requirements of each yacht.
Our team also assists private chefs and crews with food and wine pairings, as well as in building wine cellars suited to the duration of stays and the preferences of owners and guests.
Who are our customers
We design and enhance yacht wine cellars, offering bespoke selections and exceptional solutions, tailored to each vessel.
CHIEF STEWARDESS
Wine cellars ready to welcome guests, impeccable service and a refined selection of drinks on board.
Chef
Wine and food pairings, the high standards of a discerning clientele, and exceptional selections.
Yacht broker
Exceptional logistics, optimised stock management and a trusted partner for every requirement.
A historic winery providing service to yachting
The delivery of wines and champagnes to yachts is no ordinary logistical task. It requires a detailed understanding of the rhythm of life at sea: imminent departure, a short stopover, a private reception, an impromptu dinner, a guest’s specific request, or restocking before setting sail.
Gencel handles deliveries in Cannes and on the French Riviera, paying particular attention to ports, yachts, villas and reception venues. Depending on requirements, the selection may include:
- prestigious champagnes for on-board celebrations;
- fine wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône or Provence;
- Mediterranean rosés perfect for lunches at sea;
- mineral-driven whites for seafood, fish and light cuisine;
- spirits, whiskies, rums, cognacs and exclusive selections;
- special formats, magnums and rare vintages, subject to availability.
The aim is never simply to fill a cellar at random. It is to curate a cohesive collection that reflects the yacht’s style, the guests’ profiles, the planned menu and the destination.
Customer experience: the hallmark of an exceptional winery
For us, delivery is never simply a matter of an address or a delivery time. When a bottle leaves the Gencel cellar to find its way to a yacht – whether moored on the quayside in the port of Cannes or at anchor off the coast of Antibes – it carries with it a part of our history, our tastings and the way we look after each customer.
Together with Hervé, we are committed to offering much more than simply supplying wines, champagnes or spirits. Our role is to listen, to understand the spirit of the moment, the tastes of the crew, the expectations of the owner or the requirements of the chef on board, and then to put together the perfect selection. One that seeks not only to impress, but to create a lasting memory.
We love this direct, precise, almost intimate relationship, a far cry from impersonal catalogues. An urgent request, a discreet delivery before a departure, a bottle of champagne to be served at sunset, a rare spirit to track down for a guest: every situation deserves our full and undivided attention.
It is in this balance that we recognise the spirit of Gencel: the legacy of a Cannes-based wine merchant founded in 1937, the commitment to carefully selected wines, and the responsiveness required by the world of yachting. Today, we provide service to our experience, our network and our logistical resources, which are at the service of a simple promise: that every bottle arrives at the right place, at the right time, in the best possible condition, with that discreet elegance that makes all the difference.