Castle of Caraguilhes

What Castle of Caraguilhes does

Château de Caraguilhes is a privately owned, organic and biodynamic wine estate located in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse in the Corbières region of Languedoc, France. The estate operates 135 hectares of vineyards strategically surrounded by 500 hectares of garrigue, producing red, white, rosé, and orange wines across four appellation tiers — AOP Corbières Boutenac (premium cuvées such as Solus Rouge and Le Trou de l'Ermite), AOP Corbières, IGP Oc/Pays d'Oc and IGP Côteaux de la Cabrerisse, and Vin de France. Core production is underpinned by hand-harvested fruit, traditional winemaking (temperature-controlled fermentation around 16°C), and aging in French oak barrels, concrete vats, and amphorae.

The estate has held organic certification through Ecocert since 1987 and additionally holds Biodyvin and Demeter biodynamic certifications on premium cuvées, positioning it as one of the longest-established organic producers in the Corbières appellation. Grape varieties span Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache gris, and Cinsault. The portfolio is organized across accessible tiers (Cochon Volant, Glouglou des Gourgoules), mid-tier labels (Les Gourgoules, Cara de Caraguilhes), and premium cuvées (Solus, L'Echappée Belle, Le Trou de l'Ermite, Tian Ran, Noctambule).

Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer channels — on-site caveau sales with scheduled tastings and a WooCommerce-powered bilingual e-commerce site — supplemented by wholesale distribution across France, Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America. Customer segments are split between quality-conscious individual wine consumers seeking organic/biodynamic French wines and trade buyers (retail, restaurants, specialty importers). The estate has 51-100 employees, no disclosed parent company, no funding history, and no disclosed revenue, consistent with a privately held French wine estate.

Name

Castle of Caraguilhes

Legal name

Château de Caraguilhes

Website

https://caraguilhes.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Château de Caraguilhes is a privately owned organic and biodynamic French wine estate in Corbières, Languedoc, producing red, white, rosé, and orange wines across AOP and IGP tiers, sold direct-to-consumer at the estate caveau and via online store, and distributed across France, Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Organic wine production
• Biodynamic viticulture
• Estate French wine
• Corbières appellation
• Handcrafted red wine

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-laurent-de-la-cabrerisse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct sales of estate wines through on-site caveau and online e-commerce platform. Wines available in 75cl and magnum formats. Product range includes red, white, rosé, and orange wines under AOP Corbières, AOP Corbières Boutenac, IGP Oc, and Vin de France designations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Château de Caraguilhes is a 135-hectare organic and biodynamic wine estate in the Corbières region of Languedoc, France, producing red, white, rosé, and orange wines under AOP Corbières Boutenac, AOP Corbières, IGP Oc, and Vin de France designations. The estate sells its wines directly at the on-site caveau, through its WooCommerce-powered online store, and via international distributors across France, Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America. All wines are certified organic since 1987, with premium cuvées also carrying biodynamic certifications (Biodyvin, Demeter).

Product overview

Castle of Caraguilhes is an organic/biodynamic winery producing a diverse portfolio of wines from the Corbières and Languedoc regions of southern France. The portfolio includes premium cuvées under the Solus, Le Trou de l'Ermite, and L'Echappée Belle labels (AOP Corbières Boutenac), mid-tier wines like Les Gourgoules and Cara de Caraguilhes (AOP Corbières/Languedoc), and accessible everyday wines under the Glouglou des Gourgoules and Cochon Volant ranges (IGP Oc/Pays d'Oc). All wines are certified organic by Ecocert since 1987, with premium cuvées also carrying biodynamic certifications (Biodyvin, Demeter). Wines are available in 75cl and magnum formats, with direct sales from the estate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solus Rouge Premium red wine from the AOP Corbières Boutenac appellation, made from 45% Carignan, 25% Mourvèdre, and 30% Syrah, hand-harvested and aged 10 months in oak barrels (65% of volume) with the remainder in concrete vats and amphorae. Designed for consumers seeking an expressive, structured Corbières Boutenac with biodynamic (Biodyvin and Demeter) credentials.
• Le Trou de l'Ermite Red wine from the AOP Corbières Boutenac appellation, composed of 50% Carignan, 20% Grenache, and 30% Syrah, with 50% of the volume aged for 6 months in 2- and 3-year-old French oak barrels. Targets consumers who appreciate biodynamic (Biodyvin, Demeter) red wines with menthol and black fruit character.
• L'Echappée Belle Red wine from the AOP Corbières Boutenac appellation, produced under the estate's biodynamic certification framework and recognized by La Revue du Vin de France as one of France's best organic wines. Aimed at consumers seeking certified biodynamic Corbières Boutenac reds.
• Cara de Caraguilhes Rosé Rosé wine from the AOP Corbières appellation made from 50% Grenache gris, 45% Grenache noir, and 5% Grenache Blanc, produced under biodynamic certification with controlled fermentation around 16°C. Designed for consumers seeking biodynamic, food-friendly rosé with floral, grapefruit, and vineyard peach aromas.
• Les Gourgoules Red wine from the AOP Corbières appellation, aged in concrete vats and noted for retaining garrigue-like notes with Syrah contributing violet aromas. Targeted at consumers seeking mid-tier, terroir-driven Corbières reds with critic recognition.
• Glouglou des Gourgoules Rouge Accessible red wine from Appellation Languedoc Protégée (Corbières-Minervois terroir), blending 40% Grenache Noir, 20% Carignan, 25% Syrah, and 15% Cinsault and certified organic by Ecocert. Aimed at consumers and HORECA accounts seeking vibrant, fruit-forward organic reds for everyday consumption.
• Glouglou des Gourgoules Rosé Organic rosé wine from IGP Pays d'Oc, made from 80% Cinsault and 20% Grenache, with pale pink color and gooseberry, red fruit, and citrus aromas. Targeted at consumers and HORECA accounts seeking approachable organic rosé.
• Cochon Volant Rosé Accessible rosé wine from the IGP Oc appellation, part of the Cochon Volant everyday range. Designed for entry-level organic wine consumers and casual HORECA listings.
• Cochon Volant Rouge Accessible red wine from the IGP Oc appellation, part of the Cochon Volant everyday range. Targeted at consumers and casual HORECA accounts seeking affordable organic entry-level red.
• Cochon Volant Blanc Accessible white wine from the IGP Oc appellation, part of the Cochon Volant everyday range. Aimed at consumers and HORECA accounts seeking affordable, organic entry-level white.
• Solus Blanc (La Font Blanche) Premium white wine from the Solus range, recognized by Jancis Robinson at 17.5/20 and Le Point at 5/20. Designed for consumers seeking a premium, biodynamically certified Corbières white.
• Noctambule Red wine from the Château de Caraguilhes range, available in 75cl format. Positioned within the estate's broader red wine portfolio for consumers exploring the chateau's certified organic Corbières offerings.
• Tian Ran Red wine made without added sulphur, noted by critics as risky but pleasurable and featured in Les Echos Weekend. Targeted at consumers and trade buyers interested in low-intervention, no-added-sulphur organic reds.
• Domaine de l'Olivette Red wine from the IGP Coteaux de la Cabrerisse appellation, recognized with a Certificate of Excellence from Swiss wine guide Vinum for the 2015 vintage. Positioned for consumers and trade buyers seeking IGP-tier organic Languedoc reds with critic validation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple gold medals at prestigious competitions including Concours Général Agricole and Challenge Millésime Bio
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

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Direct peers

• Gérard Bertrand: Largest biodynamic wine producer in Languedoc-Roussillon, headquartered near Narbonne. Directly comparable as a Corbières/Languedoc-based organic and biodynamic producer with similar grape varieties and a comparable portfolio of premium AOP and accessible IGP wines.
• Domaine Gauby: Biodynamic wine estate in the Roussillon, southern France, producing premium cuvées from old vines on calcareous and schist soils. Closely comparable in philosophy, scale (~50 ha), and biodynamic certification approach to Château de Caraguilhes.
• Domaine de la Coulée de Serrant: Iconic biodynamic estate in the Loire Valley, one of France's pioneering biodynamic producers under Nicolas Joly. Comparable in single-estate biodynamic philosophy, small premium production, and international wine enthusiast following.
• Domaine Zind-Humbrecht: Leading biodynamic estate in Alsace producing terroir-driven wines with strict organic and biodynamic certifications. Comparable in commitment to biodynamic viticulture, premium single-estate positioning, and international critical recognition.
• Domaine de la Rectorie: Roussillon-based family estate producing biodynamic wines from old-vine Grenache, Carignan, and Mourvèdre on schist soils. Comparable as a small family-run biodynamic southern French producer focused on terroir-driven Mediterranean grape varieties.

Broad incumbents

• M. Chapoutier: Major biodynamic producer in the Rhône Valley with deep organic/biodynamic certification heritage. Comparable in biodynamic philosophy and premium positioning, though larger in scale and based in a different French region.
• Château Pontet-Canet: Fifth Growth Bordeaux estate that converted to full biodynamic viticulture in the 2000s. Comparable as a French château-style estate with strong biodynamic credentials, though operating in the more prestigious Bordeaux appellation.
• Maison Louis Jadot: Major Burgundy producer with extensive international distribution and a portfolio spanning multiple French appellations. Comparable in multi-appellation strategy and DTC e-commerce investment, though operating in a more premium-priced region.

Regional players

• Domaine Tempier: Bandol estate in Provence, one of France's most respected family-run estates with a long heritage of quality production. Comparable as a southern French family estate with terroir-driven wines and strong international reputation among enthusiasts.

Emerging players

• Château d'Esclans: Provence rosé specialist (Whispering Angel) that has built significant international distribution and brand value in the premium rosé category. Comparable as a southern French estate leveraging international distribution channels to scale a branded wine portfolio.

Market position

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Customer concentration

• Instagramcaraguilhes.fr/flux-instagram
• Xx.com/caraguilhes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chateau

Compliance3 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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