Lamothe-Abiet

What Lamothe-Abiet does

Lamothe-Abiet is a French privately held SAS founded in 1884 and headquartered in Canéjan, near Bordeaux, that designs, manufactures, and supplies œnological (winemaking) products to professional wine producers worldwide. Its product portfolio spans the entire winemaking process — yeasts, lactic bacteria, nutrients and autolysates, enzymes (sourced via a strategic partnership with Novozymes), tannins, stabilization products, fining agents, oak wood products (under the Œnobois® sub-brand), and filtration solutions — alongside adjacent offerings for cider/fruit beverages (Fruitline®) and beer (Brewline®). The company operates its own production units for proprietary yeast derivatives and fining formulations, holds FSSC 22000 (since 2019) and ISO 22000 (since 2008) certifications plus BIO/NOP, Vegan, Kosher, and ECOCERT authorizations, and is a member of Œnoppia, the industry's regulatory association.

The business model is B2B, with revenue generated primarily through one-time product sales to wineries and beverage producers; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated via a direct enterprise field-sales organization and a network of dedicated sales agents. Distribution is relationship-led and technical-consultative, with a direct sales force in France, a regional office in Sona (Italy) supported by the ENOCEA agent network covering all major Italian wine regions, and established presence in Spain, the UK, Switzerland, and Morocco. The Œnosolutions mobile application provides winemakers with calculators for SO2, fermentation management, and oak wood selection, and the company supports customers with technical booklets, protocols, and webinars — content-led engagement that complements the consultative sales motion. The 11–50 employee firm reports no disclosed revenue, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Lamothe-Abiet

Legal name

LAMOTHE-ABIET

Website

https://lamothe-abiet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lamothe-Abiet is a French B2B manufacturer, founded in 1884 and based near Bordeaux, that supplies œnological products — yeasts, bacteria, enzymes, tannins, fining agents, oak wood, and filtration solutions — to professional wine, cider, and beer producers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oenological Products / Winemaking Inputs

NAICS

Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (31193), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Beverage & Juice Processing Enzymes (AFAJAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Juice Concentrates, Bases & Syrups (Fruit/Vegetable) (AFAKAFAC)

Keywords

• Oenological products
• Winemaking solutions
• Wine fermentation ingredients
• Wine stabilization products
• Oak wood winemaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales: Lamothe-Abiet generates revenue through the sale of œnological products including yeasts, bacteria, nutrients, enzymes, tannins, stabilization products, fining agents, oak wood, and filtration solutions to wine producers worldwide. The company operates a B2B model targeting professional winemakers through direct sales and distributor relationships.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lamothe-Abiet designs, manufactures, and supplies a comprehensive portfolio of œnological products for the global winemaking industry, including yeasts, bacteria, nutrients, enzymes, tannins, stabilization products, fining agents, oak wood products, and filtration solutions. The company also operates the Fruitline sub-brand for fruit juice and fermented beverage producers and provides the Œnosolutions mobile decision-support application for winemakers.

Product overview

Lamothe-Abiet offers a comprehensive portfolio of oenological products and solutions for winemaking, fruit juice, and fermented beverages. The core product range includes yeasts, bacteria, nutrients, enzymes, tannins, stabilization products, fining agents, oak products (Œnobois®), filtration products, and complementary winemaking chemicals. The company also provides a digital decision-support tool called Œnosolutions (mobile application with calculators for fermentation management and SO2 control) and extensive technical support through technical booklets, protocols, and webinars. For the cider and fruit beverage market, the Fruitline sub-brand offers specialized enzymatic, yeast, and clarification solutions. The company operates as a 140-year-old leader in oenology, providing both physical products and technical services to wine producers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Œnobois: Oak wood products for winemaking including Staves & Blocks, Sticks & 3D, Inserts, Chips, and Granular options
• Fruitline
• Œnosolutions
• Excellence
• Brewline
• Softan

Products and services

• Yeasts (Levures) Selected yeast strains for alcoholic fermentation, including varieties for aromatic enhancement, direct inoculation, and stuck fermentation recovery. Targeted at professional winemakers.
• Bacteria (Bactéries) Lactic bacteria strains for malolactic fermentation management, including co-inoculation and sequential inoculation solutions for winemakers.
• Nutrients (Nutriments) Yeast nutrients and protectors including autolysates, inactivated yeasts, ammonium salts, and vitamin formulations for optimal fermentation kinetics and aroma production.
• Enzymes Enzymatic preparations from Novozymes for maceration, clarification, and aromatic optimization, including pectolytic, extraction, and specific activity formulations.
• Tannins (Tanins) Tannin products for color stability and structure enhancement, including grape tannins, oak tannins, and finishing formulations.
• Stabilization Products (Stabilisation) Wine stabilization products including mannoproteins, metatartaric acid, arabic gum, and microbiological stabilization solutions.
• Fining Agents (Colles) Fining agents including pea proteins, inactivated yeasts, gelatin, bentonite, PVPP, and egg albumin for clarification and organoleptic improvement.
• Œnobois® Oak Wood Range Oak wood products for winemaking developed under the supervision of oenologists, wood engineers, and aroma specialists. Includes Staves & Blocks, Sticks & 3D, Inserts, Chips, and Granular formats.
• Filtration Products Filtration products and solutions for wine clarification and stabilization.
• Fruitline Complete range of technological auxiliaries for fruit juice and fermented beverage production, including enzymes, yeasts, organic acids, nutrients, fining agents, and stabilization products for cider and fruit-based drinks.
• Natur'Soft® Specific preparation of yeast autolysates capable of combining with anthocyanins to stabilize color in red wines. Also contributes to tannin coating, providing roundness, volume in the mouth, and reducing vegetal character.
• OptiFine® Lees Preparation of inactivated yeasts associated with vegetable proteins (pea). Used from the beginning of aging to optimize balance, clarity, and color stability. Allergen-free, 100% natural vegetarian alternative to animal fining agents.
• Œnosolutions Mobile Application Innovative decision-support application for winemaking technicians. Includes calculators for SO2 management, yeast nutrition, alcoholic fermentation recovery, malolactic fermentation management, and oak wood selection. Equipped with a virtual assistant. Available on iOS and Android.
• Other Winemaking Products (Autres produits) Additional winemaking products including organic acids (lactic, malic, tartaric), calcium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, copper sulfate, and grape protection products.
• Detarforte Cleaning product specifically designed for removal of potassium bitartrate deposits in winery tanks and pipelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Use of Natur'Soft (30 g/hL) maintained +23% concentration in total anthocyanins at end of alcoholic fermentation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NovozymescoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with Novozymes, a leading biotechnology company, to provide certified enzyme preparations for winemaking. Lamothe-Abiet and Novozymes offer enzymes certified under FSSC 22000 quality standard, combining Lamothe-Abiet's œnological expertise with Novozymes' biotechnology capabilities.
• AdivalorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Adivalor for recycling of product containers (bidons), supporting sustainable waste management and circular economy initiatives. 100% of Lamothe-Abiet bidons are recyclable through this partnership.
• EcoTreeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EcoTree supporting local reforestation initiatives, contributing to carbon sequestration and ecosystem preservation.
• ŒnoppiaminorOthersMember of Œnoppia, the professional association representing the œnological products industry before regulatory bodies. Essential role in product and practices reflection.
• ENOCEAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorENOCEA is the sales agent network representing Lamothe-Abiet in Italy, with dedicated agents covering all Italian wine regions including North-East, North-West, Central Italy, Trentino, and Alto Adige.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AEB Group: Italy-based supplier of œnological and brewing products including enzymes, yeasts, and filtration aids. Comparable as a European specialty ingredient manufacturer with overlapping customer base in wine production.
• Laffort: French family-owned supplier of œnological products (yeasts, enzymes, tannins, fining agents, oak). Most direct competitor to Lamothe-Abiet, with overlapping product range and similar B2B sales model targeting wineries globally.
• Enologica Vason: Italian producer of enological products including tannins, enzymes, yeasts, and fining agents. Similar business model, similar mid-sized specialty supplier profile, with strong Italian wine market presence.
• Enartis (Esseco Group): Italy/Esseco-owned œnological ingredients supplier offering yeasts, enzymes, tannins, and oak products. Comparable in full-portfolio approach, B2B winemaking focus, and European distribution model.
• Oenobrands: French supplier of yeast derivatives, enzymes, tannins, and other œnological ingredients. Directly comparable to Lamothe-Abiet in product scope, target customer (winemakers), and B2B distribution approach.

Broad incumbents

• Lesaffre: French global leader in yeasts and fermentation products with an œnology division. Overlaps with Lamothe-Abiet in wine yeast, bacteria, and fermentation nutrients but operates at much greater scale and breadth.
• Lallemand: Global Canadian yeast and fermentation specialist with significant œnological product line. Larger and broader than Lamothe-Abiet but directly competes in wine yeast and fermentation nutrients.
• Chr. Hansen: Global bioscience company supplying cultures, enzymes, and probiotics including wine-related applications. Larger-scale competitor in the broader fermentation and processing-aid space.
• DSM-Firmenich: Global ingredients major with food and beverage enzyme offerings including wine and juice processing. Comparable technology stack in enzymes and processing aids, but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Regional players

• IOC (Institut Œnologique de Champagne): Champagne-focused œnological products supplier with broader French reach. Comparable product portfolio (yeasts, enzymes, tannins) but concentrated geographically in the Champagne and northern France region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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