Marc Delacroix
Co-Founder & Head of Wines
Former head sommelier at Restaurant Comme Chez Soi, Brussels. Certified Master Sommelier. Responsible for wine and spirits sourcing across France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
Our Story
Born in a Cellar,
Born in a Cellar,
Built for the World
A decade of travelling, tasting, and championing the world's finest small-batch producers.
The Beginning
Two Sommeliers.
Two Sommeliers.
One Conviction.
Cellar & Grove was founded in 2014 by Marc Delacroix and Isabel Montoya — two professionals who had spent years working at the highest levels of fine dining and food journalism, but who were increasingly frustrated by a single, persistent problem.
The world's most extraordinary small-batch producers — the family domaines in Burgundy, the ancient olive estates in Andalusia, the truffle farmers in the Périgord — had no reliable pathway to the premium import markets that would appreciate them most.
Large commodity exporters weren't interested in minimum orders of 200 cases. Brokers lacked the knowledge to tell the story. And importers in the Gulf, Asia, and North America were left with second-rate options despite paying first-rate prices.
Cellar & Grove was built to close that gap: a curated export house that understood the products as deeply as a sommelier, operated with the rigour of an international trade house, and championed producers the way a great journalist champions a story.
300+ Curated Products
12 Countries of Origin
24 Export Destinations
10+ Years of Expertise
Our Philosophy
We do not move product.
We do not move product.
We move stories.
Origin Above All
We source only from producers whose methods, terroir, and commitment to quality are verifiable. We visit every farm, grove, and cellar before any product joins the portfolio.
Certification Without Compromise
We maintain full certification across every required standard for every market we serve. If a certification lapses, the product is withdrawn from sale — no exceptions.
The Importer's Trust
Our import partners rely on us for accuracy — accurate descriptions, accurate documentation, accurate timelines. We have never mis-declared a product in ten years of exporting.
Producer Respect
We pay fair prices. We commit to volumes. We promote our producers by name and tell their stories to the world. We believe that the best trade relationships are long-term ones.
A Decade of Curation
How We Got Here
2014
Founded in Brussels
Former sommeliers Marc Delacroix and Isabel Montoya establish Cellar & Grove with a single portfolio of twenty estate wines from Portugal's Douro Valley.
2016
Expanding to Olive Oils
A sourcing trip to Andalusia opens the doors to Spain's most celebrated single-estate oil producers. The Oils & Vinegars category launches with five founding estates.
2018
Artisan Foods & Halal Certification
The Artisan Foods category launches with Ibérico ham, French truffle, and Spanish saffron. Halal certification obtained across 40% of the portfolio to serve the Gulf market.
2020
ISO 22000 Accreditation
Full ISO 22000 food safety management accreditation achieved — enabling entry into regulated markets in Singapore, Japan, and Australia.
2022
100+ Import Partners Worldwide
Cellar & Grove surpasses 100 active import partners across 24 countries. East Asian expansion begins with partnerships in Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong.
2024
300+ Products, 12 Origins
The portfolio reaches 300+ curated products from twelve countries of origin. A new traceability platform allows importers to verify batch provenance in real time.
The People Behind the Portfolio
Meet the Team
Isabel Montoya
Co-Founder & Head of Foods & Oils
Former chef and food journalist with a decade spent documenting artisan producers across Spain and Italy. Responsible for all food, oil, and vinegar sourcing.
Thomas Vreeland
Director of Export Operations
20 years in international food trade compliance. Oversees all logistics, customs documentation, regulatory affairs, and certification management across export markets.
Yuki Hashimoto
Asia-Pacific Markets Director
Based in Singapore. Manages relationships with import partners across Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Australia.