Distillerie Combier

What Distillerie Combier does

Distillerie Combier is a French artisan distillery founded in 1834 and headquartered at 48 Rue Beaurepaire in Saumur, in the Loire Valley. It operates as a privately held SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) under the legal name SAS COMBIER, with Franck Choisne serving as its legal representative. The distillery operates 10 historic copper pot stills (alambics) used for traditional distillation across a portfolio of more than 60 SKUs organized into signature liqueurs, absinthes and anise spirits, gins and vodka, fruit and herbal liqueurs, the La Folie cocktail syrup sub-brand, the Jade premium absinthe sub-brand, ready-to-drink cocktail preparations (Soupe Angevine, Spritz, Hugo Spritz, Mojito Royal), and ancillary gourmet food products such as semi-candied cherries and violet candies. It holds the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label awarded by the French Ministry of Economy in 2016, recognizing traditional craft expertise.

The company monetizes through a hybrid GTM model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via combier.fr with €80 free-shipping threshold and unit pricing between €4.90 (syrups) and €79.00 (Absinthe Jade 1901); a B2B 'Espace Pro' portal for retailers, bars, and distributors; and an on-site distillery boutique augmented by tourism experiences and the Soirées Alambics summer event series. Its customer base is distributed across professional mixologists and bartenders, individual consumers purchasing for home cocktail use, food and tourism enthusiasts visiting the Loire Valley, and beverage retailers and wholesalers. Marketing is conducted through the brand website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, email newsletters, and recipe/cocktail content marketing.

The business model is fundamentally a heritage craft spirits producer with a relatively narrow operating footprint (primarily France/Europe with a globally addressable e-commerce storefront), small headcount (11-50), no disclosed external funding, and a defensible position built on nearly 190 years of brand equity, proprietary historic distillation assets, and the EPV regulatory designation. Product breadth and channel diversification into non-alcoholic mixers, RTD preparations, and tourism are the primary growth vectors visible in the data.

Name

Distillerie Combier

Legal name

SAS COMBIER

Website

https://combier.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1834

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Distillerie Combier is a French artisan distillery founded in 1834 in Saumur, producing traditional liqueurs, absinthes, gins, vodkas, syrups, and ready-to-drink cocktail preparations using 10 historic copper pot stills, sold via DTC e-commerce, B2B trade, on-site retail, and tourism experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Spirits & Liqueurs

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Artisan spirits production
• Craft liqueur manufacturing
• Traditional copper distillation
• French heritage spirits
• Cocktail preparation products

Headquarters

HQ city

Saumur

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spirits & Liqueurs Product Sales: Direct sales of proprietary spirits including liqueurs, absinthes, gins, vodkas, syrups, and cocktail preparations through e-commerce and retail channels.
2. Distillery Tourism & Experiences: Revenue from guided distillery visits, tastings, and special events such as 'Soirées Alambics' summer events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Distillerie Combier is an artisan French distillery founded in 1834 in Saumur that produces and sells a comprehensive portfolio of traditional spirits and liqueurs. Its offerings span signature liqueurs, absinthes, gins, vodkas, fruit and plant liqueurs, cocktail syrups under the La Folie sub-brand, ready-to-drink cocktail preparations, and complementary gourmet food products, all crafted using 10 historic copper pot stills. Products are sold direct-to-consumer through their own e-commerce site and on-site boutique, and to professionals through a dedicated B2B portal.

Product overview

Distillerie Combier is a traditional artisan distillery founded in 1834 in Saumur, France, producing a diverse portfolio of spirits and liqueurs. The product portfolio includes signature liqueurs (L'Original Combier Triple Sec, Royal Combier, Guignolet d'Anjou, Elixir Combier), premium gins (Gin Meridor, Gin Pure Folie), vodka (Vodka Marie-Antoinette), absinthes (Jade collection, Absinthe L'Entêté, Absinthe Blanchette), anise spirits (Pastis Combier, Anis Combier), fruit and plant liqueurs (over 20 varieties including coffee, espresso, chestnut, various fruits, and mint flavors), cocktail syrups under the La Folie brand (fruity, floral, and spice varieties), ready-to-drink cocktail preparations (Soupe Angevine, Spritz, Hugo Spritz, Mojito Royal), and gourmet food products (semi-candied cherries, violet candies, honey combinations). The distillery operates 10 historic copper stills and holds the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label since 2016.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Folie: Syrup brand line including fruit syrups, floral syrups, and cocktail preparations.
• Jade

Products and services

• L'Original Combier – Triple Sec Signature orange-flavored triple sec liqueur; flagship product of the distillery, designed for use in classic cocktails such as the Margarita and Sidecar. Sold to individual consumers via the combier.fr e-commerce store and to trade buyers via the Espace Pro portal.
• Royal Combier Premium liqueur from Combier's historic signature collection, sold to consumers and trade buyers for cocktail and after-dinner use.
• Guignolet d'Anjou Traditional cherry liqueur from the Anjou region, sold as a heritage Loire Valley specialty liqueur.
• Amboka – Spiritueux de Café Coffee-based liqueur spirit produced by the distillery, positioned for use in coffee cocktails and dessert pairings.
• Elixir Combier – Liqueur de Plantes Herbal liqueur made from a secret blend of plants, part of the distillery's signature historic collection.
• Pastis Combier Traditional French anise-flavored spirit, produced by the distillery for the French apéritif market.
• Anis Combier Anise-flavored liqueur from Combier's anise and absinthe range.
• Absinthe Jade 1901 Historic absinthe produced following the original 1901 recipe as part of the Jade collection, priced at €79 for the premium expression.
• Absinthe Jade – VS 1898 Premium absinthe reproducing a historic 1898 recipe from the Jade collection.
• Absinthe Jade – Nouvelle-Orléans Absinthe expression inspired by New Orleans absinthe heritage, part of the Jade collection.
• Jade Esprit Edouard Superior absinthe expression from the Jade collection.
• Absinthe L'Entêté Superior absinthe from the Combier absinthe and anise range.
• Absinthe Blanchette Traditional absinthe variety in the Combier absinthe and anise range.
• Le Coeur de Jade – Eau-de-vie de vin Wine eau-de-vie from the Jade collection.
• Gin Meridor Positioned as the first London Dry Gin from the Loire Valley, made with juniper berries, coriander, lemon peel, iris root, cubeb, licorice, and regional botanicals including hand-picked rose petals and elderflowers.
• Gin Pure Folie Gin expression from the Pure Folie sub-range.
• Vodka Marie-Antoinette Fine and floral vodka inspired by Marie-Antoinette's gardens at Versailles, distilled from wheat grown on the historical Queen's plots.
• Liqueur Gingembre du Nigéria Ginger liqueur sourced from Nigerian ginger.
• Menthe Combier Blanche White mint liqueur with crystalline freshness and strong aromatic intensity.
• Menthe Combier Chocolat Chocolate-mint flavored liqueur from the Combier fruit and plant liqueur range.
• Liqueur Espresso Espresso liqueur made with Peruvian and Ethiopian coffee.
• Liqueur Châtaigne Chestnut liqueur produced from Loire Valley chestnuts.
• Liqueur Violette Violet flower liqueur with an elegant floral and slightly sweet flavor profile.
• Liqueur Abricot Apricot liqueur sourced from Roussillon apricots.
• Liqueur Ananas Pineapple liqueur made from Costa Rica and South Africa pineapple macerated in Guatemalan aged rum.
• Liqueur Cassis Blackcurrant liqueur produced from Loire Valley blackcurrants.
• Liqueur Fleur de Sureau Elderflower liqueur from the Loire Valley.
• Liqueur Framboise Raspberry liqueur made from an infusion of selected European raspberries.
• Liqueur Fruit de la Passion Passion fruit liqueur made from Vietnamese passion fruit juice.
• Liqueur Mangue Mango liqueur made from South American mango juice concentrate.
• Liqueur Litchi Lychee liqueur made from fresh Madagascar lychee juice.
• Liqueur Menthe Verte Green mint liqueur with high aromatic intensity made from natural mint extract.
• Liqueur Mûre Blackberry liqueur made from carefully selected blackberries.
• Liqueur Noix de Coco Coconut liqueur made with rum sourced from Guadeloupe in the French Antilles.
• Liqueur Pamplemousse Rose Pink grapefruit liqueur distilled in historic period copper stills.
• Liqueur Pastèque Watermelon liqueur made from watermelon juice with exotic notes.
• Liqueur Pêche de Vigne Wine peach liqueur made from wine peach infusion produced in the Combier cellars.
• Liqueur Rose Rose liqueur made from hand-picked rose petals from Anjou.
• Sirop La Folie – Abricot Apricot cocktail syrup from the La Folie sub-brand, priced from €4.90, designed for mixology and mocktail use.
• Sirop La Folie – Vanille Vanilla cocktail syrup from the La Folie range for use in cocktails, coffee, and desserts.
• Sirop La Folie – Triple Sec Triple sec-style non-alcoholic syrup from the La Folie cocktail syrup range.
• Sirop La Folie – Ananas Pineapple cocktail syrup from the La Folie range.
• Sirop La Folie – Amaretto Amaretto-style syrup from the La Folie cocktail syrup range.
• Sirop La Folie – Anis Anise-flavored cocktail syrup from the La Folie range.
• Sirop La Folie – Fleur de Sureau Elderflower cocktail syrup from the La Folie range.
• Sirop La Folie – Framboise Raspberry cocktail syrup from the La Folie range.
• Sirop La Folie – Fruit de la Passion Passion fruit cocktail syrup from the La Folie range.
• Sirop La Folie – Gingembre Ginger cocktail syrup from the La Folie range.
• Sirop La Folie – Gomme Gum (gomme) syrup made with orange blossom and acacia honey from the La Folie range, used as a cocktail sweetener.
• Sirop La Folie – Sucre de Canne Blanc White cane sugar syrup from the La Folie cocktail syrup range.
• Préparation pour Soupe Angevine Classique Ready-to-drink cocktail preparation kit for the classic Soupe Angevine cocktail, for at-home use.
• Préparation pour Soupe Angevine Curaçao Bleu Ready-to-drink cocktail preparation kit for the blue curaçao variant of the Soupe Angevine.
• Préparation pour Hugo Spritz Ready-to-drink cocktail preparation for the Hugo Spritz cocktail.
• Préparation pour Spritz Classique Ready-to-drink cocktail preparation for the classic Spritz cocktail.
• Préparation pour Mojito Royal Ready-to-drink cocktail preparation for the Mojito Royal, blending lime, mint, and rum.
• Cerises semi-confites d'Anjou Semi-candied cherries from Anjou sold in a 1L format as a gourmet accompaniment and cocktail garnish.
• Bonbons Violette d'Anjou Violet-flavored candies from Anjou made with Terre de Rose, sold as a gourmet specialty.
• Miel d'Acacia et liqueur d'orange L'Original Combier French acacia honey combined with L'Original Combier orange liqueur, sold as a gourmet pairing product.
• Distillery Visits, Tastings & Soirées Alambics On-site visitor experiences at the Saumur distillery including guided tours, tastings, and the seasonal Soirées Alambics summer event series; booked via [email protected].

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bardinet: Bardinet is a major French producer and bottler of rum, gin, liqueurs, and syrups. It overlaps directly with Combier on liqueurs, syrups, and branded spirits aimed at both on-trade and retail channels across Europe.
• Giffard: Giffard is a French family-owned liqueur house in Angers producing a wide range of fruit, herbal, and coffee liqueurs with a strong mixology focus. It mirrors Combier's craft positioning, broad liqueur SKU range, and emphasis on professional bartender customers.
• Marie Brizard: Marie Brizard is a heritage French liqueur brand (founded 1755) producing a broad portfolio of fruit, herbal, and anise liqueurs. It competes directly with Combier across liqueur categories, on-trade distribution, and heritage-led premium positioning.
• Cointreau: Cointreau is the global benchmark Triple Sec orange liqueur, owned by Rémy Cointreau. Combier's flagship L'Original Combier Triple Sec is a direct like-for-like competitor targeting the same bartending and at-home mixology use cases.
• Maison Ferrand: Maison Ferrand is a French craft spirits producer known for cognac, gin, and artisanal liqueurs with strong export and on-premise presence. It is a close comparator on craft positioning, multi-category portfolio, and bar-channel GTM.
• Maison Routin: Maison Routin is a French producer of premium cocktail syrups, purées, and liqueurs based in the Alps. It directly mirrors Combier's La Folie syrup range and the mixology-led, multi-flavor portfolio approach.

Regional players

• Distillerie de la Tour: Distillerie de la Tour is a small-batch French distillery producing liqueurs and spirits for the domestic market. It is a regional comparator illustrating the competitive set of independent Loire/French craft distilleries that Combier operates alongside.

Emerging players

• St-Germain: St-Germain is a French elderflower liqueur brand that built a premium position in modern cocktail culture. It is comparable as a craft-origin French liqueur that grew globally by anchoring itself in mixology — the same channel Combier is targeting.

Broad incumbents

• Rémy Cointreau: Rémy Cointreau is a global premium spirits group whose portfolio includes Cointreau, Rémy Martin, and Mount Gay. It is relevant as the parent of Combier's most direct Triple Sec competitor and as the benchmark for scaling a French heritage liqueur brand internationally.
• Pernod Ricard: Pernod Ricard is one of the world's largest wine and spirits groups, with deep distribution across French anise, liqueurs, and gin categories. It sets the competitive context for Combier in on-premise listings, pricing, and category marketing investment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/COMBIERUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/distillerie-combier
• Instagraminstagram.com/distilleriecombier/?hl=fr

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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