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Innovative Technology for Drinks Producers
Louis Pommery Winery
Case Study

Fully Operational Winery for Louis Pommery Ahead of UK’s Earliest Harvest

Louis Pommery Winery

Project Overview

Louis Pommery engaged Core Equipment to deliver a fully integrated winery process system in time for the 2025 harvest. That season proved remarkable across the UK, with vineyards experiencing an unusually early start and fruit of exceptional quality, driven by prolonged warm, dry conditions and excellent ripening. Winemakers nationwide described the vintage as rare and exciting, with fruit showing strong balance and character.

Having successfully partnered on previous installations, Louis Pommery relied on Core Equipment to manage all aspects of delivery and implementation under significant time pressure.

Louis Pommery Winery Core Equipment Letina Tanks

The Challenge

Harvest began earlier than many UK producers had ever experienced, compressing the timeline for equipment delivery, installation, and commissioning. Tight schedules, multiple suppliers, and critical equipment dependencies, especially for tanks, chillers, and fermentation systems, meant there was little room for delays.

Louis Pommery Winery Core Equipment Letina Tanks

Our Solution

Core Equipment acted quickly to keep the project on track:

  • Worked closely with suppliers to improve lead-times where possible.
  • For the chiller it was not possible to improve on the lead-time so we arranged for a temporary hire unit to be installed while waiting for the permanent machine to be manufactured.
  • Arranged collections, coordinated transport, and turned around deliveries efficiently to ensure all equipment arrived on-site in time.
  • Delivered full mechanical and electrical installation, commissioning, and on-site training for all tanks, fermentation control, steam generation, pumps, and pipework.
Louis Pommery Winery Core Equipment Letina Tanks

The Outcome

Despite compressed timelines and supply challenges, all equipment was successfully delivered, installed, and commissioned. The winery was fully operational in time for harvest, with integrated systems for fermentation, chilling, steam generation, and pipework. Core Equipment’s proactive approach to logistics and supplier coordination ensured the client could focus on producing high-quality sparkling wine.

Louis Pommery Winery Will Perkins

Customer Feedback

“Having successfully worked together on previous projects, we were keen to continue our relationship with Core Equipment. Given the context of the UK’s earliest harvest, we were against the clock to get the winery installed in time. Jeaffreson and the wider team were accommodating in troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arose with delivery delays, logistics, and installations, and were keen to solicit feedback upon project completion. Overall, we were happy with the services and equipment provided.”

Will Perkins, Louis Pommery

Wine Tanks

Complete Solutions

Core Equipment works in close partnership with leading European manufacturers to provide a comprehensive range of cutting-edge processing and packaging solutions. We focus on addressing the diverse needs of our customers, ensuring that every aspect of their requirements is met with precision and quality.

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