Cave de Tain

What Cave de Tain does

Cave de Tain is a French agricultural cooperative (Société Coopérative Agricole) founded in 1933 in Tain l'Hermitage by Louis Gambert de Loche, focused on producing, aging, and selling wines from the Northern Rhône Valley. It operates across five prestigious AOC crus — Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Cornas, Saint-Péray — plus the IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, owning 22 hectares on the Hermitage hillside and aggregating fruit from member winegrowers. Its core technology is traditional parcel-based vinification: approximately 50 carefully selected parcels, often with old vines, vinified and aged in cellars dating to 1933, with sustainable viticulture certified since 2009 under the Vignerons Engagés standard (ISO 26000, audited by AFNOR) and an organic/no-added-sulfite range launched in 2015 under the EXPLORATION label.

The company makes money through diversified streams: bottled wine sales via two physical boutiques, e-commerce, and HORECA distribution (with pricing from €5.70 entry-level IGP to €190+ library wines); wine tourism through its Terres de Syrah subsidiary (cave tours at €16/adult, boat rides, segway vineyard tours); professional wine education through TerraRhona (WSET Level 2 and Level 3 courses); rare-wine retail from a 16,000-bottle Vinothèque dating to 1933; fine dining at the Fief de Gambert restaurant; and GFV wine investment subscription products. Customer segments span B2C wine enthusiasts and collectors, B2C wine tourists, B2B wine trade (HORECA and retailers in France and export markets), and wine-trade professionals seeking credentialed education. Sub-brands include Nobles Rives (roughly 50% of production), Sélections Parcellaires, EXPLORATION, Trésors de Vinothèque, Première Note, Bulles (sparkling), Les Ephémères (seasonal), and Bag-in-Box Formats Pratiques.

Name

Cave de Tain

Legal name

CAVE DE TAIN L'HERMITAGE

Website

https://cavedetain.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cave de Tain is a 1933-founded wine cooperative in Tain l'Hermitage, France, producing and retailing premium wines across five Northern Rhône AOCs (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Cornas, Saint-Péray) plus IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, serving enthusiasts, HORECA, and export markets via DTC boutiques, e-commerce, and tourism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wine Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAB)

Keywords

• Rhône Valley wines
• AOP wine production
• Wine cooperative
• Wine tourism
• Wine distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Tain-l'hermitage

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct sales of wines across multiple appellations including Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Cornas, Saint-Péray, and IGP Collines Rhodaniennes through retail boutiques, e-commerce, and likely wholesale to restaurants and retailers
2. Wine Tourism Experiences: Cave tours, tasting sessions, and wine tourism activities offered through Terres de Syrah including vineyard walks, boat rides on the Rhône, and educational tastings
3. Professional Wine Education (TerraRhona): Professional wine school offering WSET-certified courses (Level 2 and Level 3), ambassador courses, and marketing courses for wine professionals and enthusiasts
4. Rare Wine Sales from Vinothèque: Sales of rare and aged wines from the wine library including vintages dating back to 1933, including large formats and exclusive cuvées

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cave de Tain is a wine cooperative founded in 1933 in the Northern Rhône Valley, France, producing and distributing AOP wines from prestigious appellations including Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Cornas, and Saint-Péray, along with IGP Collines Rhodaniennes wines. The cooperative unites approximately 1,100 member winegrowers and sells through a network that includes a boutique, e-commerce, wine tourism (L'Espace Tournay), and professional channels.

Product overview

Cave de Tain is a cooperative wine producer in the Northern Rhône Valley founded in 1933, offering a diversified portfolio of wines across five prestigious AOC crus (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Cornas, Saint-Péray) and IGP Collines Rhodaniennes. The product portfolio is organized into distinct lines: the core Nobles Rives collection (50% of production) for classic terroir expressions; premium Sélections parcellaires for single-parcel wines; Bios et Sans Sulfites for organic and minimal-intervention wines; seasonal Éphémères; rare Trésors de Vinothèque from a historic 1933 cellar; and entry-level varietal wines under Syrah/Marsanne/Viognier Première Note. Additional offerings include sparkling Bulles, convenient Bag-in-Box Formats Pratiques, and gift sets. Beyond wine sales, the company operates wine tourism (Terres de Syrah), a professional wine school (TerraRhona), a fine-dining restaurant (Fief de Gambert), and retail boutiques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nobles Rives: Signature wine range representing approximately 50% of total production with AOP, offering introductory wines across all five crus
• Sélections Parcellaires
• EXPLORATION
• Les Ephémères
• Trésors de Vinothèque
• Première Note
• Domaine des Gardes
• EVASION
• Bulles
• Notes Plurielles
• Blanc de Noir

Products and services

• AOP Hermitage Wines Red and white wines from the prestigious Hermitage AOP appellation in the Northern Rhône Valley, produced by Cave de Tain. Targeted at wine collectors, connoisseurs, and premium HORECA buyers.
• AOP Crozes-Hermitage Wines Red, white, and rosé wines from the Crozes-Hermitage AOP appellation, the largest Northern Rhône cru. Aimed at a broad range of wine consumers and HORECA trade buyers.
• AOP Saint-Joseph Wines Red and white wines from the Saint-Joseph AOP appellation along the western bank of the Rhône River. Targeted at quality-seeking consumers and restaurants.
• AOP Cornas Wines Red wines exclusively from the Cornas AOP appellation, an exclusively red-wine hillside appellation of 100% Syrah. Aimed at collectors and premium HORECA.
• AOP Saint-Péray Wines Still and sparkling white wines from the Saint-Péray AOP appellation, the northernmost white-wine appellation of the Rhône Valley. Targeted at white wine enthusiasts and gastronomy HORECA.
• IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Wines Wines under the IGP Collines Rhodaniennes designation, offering more accessible entry-level expressions from the cooperative's production. Targeted at everyday wine consumers and trade accounts seeking value Rhône options.
• Wine Tourism - L'Espace Tournay

Quantifiable outcome

• 92/100 score on Gender Equality Index (Index Égalité Femmes-Hommes)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vignerons Engagés AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Cave de Tain was among the initiating organizations in 2007 that founded the Vignerons Engagés (Committed Winegrowers) association. The certification is based on ISO 26000 standard and audited by AFNOR every 18 months, covering four pillars: environmental action, quality assurance, territorial support, and fair pricing.
• Association Syrah R&DcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding members of Association Syrah R&D dedicated to research and development for the Syrah grape variety. The association works to preserve and optimize expression of Syrah, the noble grape native to the Northern Rhône Valley.
• Conservatoire de la Syrah et de la MarsannecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding members of the Conservatory dedicated to preservation and optimal expression of the Syrah and Marsanne grape varieties, which are native to the Northern Rhône Valley.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ferraton Père & Fils: Northern Rhône producer with Hermitage and Saint-Joseph vineyards. Directly comparable in appellation footprint and fine-wine positioning, though smaller in scale.
• Maison M. Chapoutier: Family-owned Northern Rhône producer headquartered in Tain l'Hermitage; the largest landowner on the Hermitage hillside and benchmark producer of Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, and Cornas. Directly comparable in appellation portfolio, geography, and fine-wine positioning.
• E. Guigal: Iconic family-owned Rhône producer based in Ampuis with major holdings in Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Saint-Joseph. Comparable as a premium Northern Rhône specialist competing for the same on-premise and collector channels.
• Paul Jaboulet Aîné: Historic Northern Rhône producer founded in 1834 in Tain l'Hermitage, with significant Hermitage holdings including the famed La Chapelle. Directly comparable heritage, geography, and portfolio overlap.
• Delas Frères: Northern Rhône specialist with holdings across Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas, and Saint-Joseph. Comparable as a fine-wine producer serving the same on-premise and export markets.
• Domaine Jean-Louis Chave: Boutique family-owned Hermitage specialist regarded as one of the appellation's top producers. Comparable as a Hermitage landowner with premium positioning, though at smaller scale.
• Domaine Auguste Clape: Family-owned Cornas specialist producing benchmark Syrah from old-vine parcels. Comparable as a Northern Rhône fine-wine producer focused on single-appellation terroir expression.
• Maison Ogier: Southern Rhône-based négociant and producer with significant Northern Rhône activity. Comparable as a Rhône Valley wine producer operating across multiple appellations with broad trade distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Domaine du Pegau: Châteauneuf-du-Pape specialist with similar cooperative-influenced quality reputation. Comparable as a Rhône Valley fine-wine producer emphasizing traditional and terroir-driven expressions.

Others

• Inter Rhône: Inter-professional body representing Rhône Valley wines. Comparable as an ecosystem/industry organization rather than a competitor — relevant for understanding peer marketing structures and appellation governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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