Upon the decision of Francis and Françoise DeWavrin-Woltner to retire, Chateau Woltner was sold to Pat and Anne Stotesbery, owners of Ladera Vineyards, in August 2000.Decanter.com (August 15, 2000). Chateau Woltner Sold for US$20 millionnovusvinum.com Chateau Woltner The new owners declared plans to refurbish the winery and replace the Chardonnay vines with red Bordeaux grape varieties.
