What Château Dauzac does

Château Dauzac is a 49-hectare Grand Cru Classé en 1855 wine estate operating in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France, under the legal form of a Société Civile d'Exploitation Agricole (SCEA). The estate's portfolio comprises the Grand Vin, a second wine (Aurore de Dauzac), a third wine (D de Dauzac), and broader branded ranges (CoMte de Dauzac, Bacchus de Dauzac), alongside additional cuvées such as Franc de Pied, Labastide Dauzac, and Haut-Médoc de Dauzac. Viticulture and winemaking are led by oenologist Cécilia Trimaille and cellar master Frédéric Benour, with production centered on the estate's gravelly Margaux terroir. The estate carries documented heritage to 1545 from Benedictine monastic origins, has maintained a distinctive emperor yellow label since 1924, and has recently earned critical scores of 93-95/100 for the 2025 vintage from Decanter, Bettane et Desseauve, James Suckling, and Le Figaro Vin.

The business operates across three revenue streams: bottled wine sales (distributed via direct-to-consumer at the estate and a short-distance distribution circuit), wine tourism (tastings, electric scooter tours, the Concert aux Chandelles event series), and bed-and-breakfast hospitality. Sustainability initiatives have been formalized in 2023 through a Climate Partner carbon footprint assessment (May 2023), a carbon-neutral cuvée developed with Bioboon Agrology (June 2023), and participation in the Essai Vin Coeur agroforestry consortium with Moringa Conseil, UBB, CIVB, and Arbres et Paysages en Gironde (October 2023). The estate serves fine wine collectors, gastronomy buyers, and wine tourism visitors, with no single customer segment or enterprise anchor disclosed.

Commercial activity is structured around estate-direct and short-channel distribution rather than négociant-heavy indirect sales, supported by an integrated on-site experience combining retail, hospitality, and events. Operational buildout has continued through 2022-2023 hires including a Quality, Environment and R&D Manager (August 2022), and the estate has invested in portfolio expansion through branded wine tiers and anniversary editions targeting accessible price points below the Grand Vin.

Name

Château Dauzac

Legal name

SCEA Château Dauzac

Website

https://chateaudauzac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1855

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Château Dauzac is a 49-hectare Grand Cru Classé en 1855 wine estate in Margaux, Bordeaux, producing premium wines across multiple tiers alongside wine tourism and B&B hospitality for collectors, gastronomy buyers, and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production and Wine Tourism

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG), Gastronomy & Wine-Focused Boutique Hotels (THAGADAG)

Keywords

• Bordeaux wine production
• Grand cru classé
• Margaux appellation
• Wine tourism
• Estate winery

Headquarters

HQ city

Labarde

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct sales of estate wines (Château Dauzac, Aurore de Dauzac, Franc de Pied, Labastide Dauzac, Haut-Médoc de Dauzac) and branded wines (D de Dauzac, CoMte de Dauzac, Bacchus de Dauzac) to consumers, collectors, and wine merchants. Carbon-neutral cuvée sold exclusively through short-distance circuit in Bordeaux region.
2. Wine Tourism Experiences: Revenue from tours (discovery tours, themed visits), tastings, workshops including 'Oenologist for a Day' blending workshop, and electric scooter vineyard tours. Classic tour free for minors, scooter tours for minors 13+ at 50% discount.
3. Bed and Breakfast (Chambres d'hôtes): Accommodation services in the estate's guest rooms. Dynamic pricing model with free accommodation for children up to age 3 sharing room with two paying guests. Late arrival fees apply (50 euros after 6pm, 100 euros after 8pm). Check-out by 11am.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Château Dauzac is a Grand Cru Classé en 1855 wine estate producing Bordeaux wines from a 49-hectare vineyard in the Margaux appellation. The estate offers a portfolio of estate wines (Grand Vin, Aurore de Dauzac, Franc de Pied, Labastide Dauzac, Haut-Médoc de Dauzac) and branded wines (D de Dauzac blanc and rouge, CoMte de Dauzac, Bacchus de Dauzac). Complementing wine production, the estate provides wine tourism experiences (guided tours, tastings, workshops, electric scooter vineyard tours), bed & breakfast accommodations, and private event hosting at the historic Chartreuse.

Product overview

Château Dauzac is a Grand Cru Classé en 1855 wine estate in the Margaux appellation offering a portfolio of estate wines (Franc de Pied, Château Dauzac Grand Vin, Aurore de Dauzac, Labastide Dauzac, Haut-Médoc de Dauzac) and branded wines (D de Dauzac blanc and rouge, CoMte de Dauzac, Bacchus de Dauzac). The estate also provides wine tourism experiences including tours, workshops, and bed & breakfast accommodations. Since 1924, the estate has featured a distinctive emperor yellow label. The estate emphasizes both tradition and innovation, with sustainable practices including agroforestry, phytotherapy for vines, and a carbon-neutral wine project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Franc de Pied: Estate wine from ungrafted vines
• Château Dauzac
• Aurore de Dauzac
• Labastide Dauzac
• Haut-Médoc de Dauzac
• D de Dauzac blanc
• D de Dauzac rouge
• CoMte de Dauzac
• Bacchus de Dauzac

Products and services

• Château Dauzac (Grand Vin) The estate's flagship Grand Vin from the Margaux appellation, produced from the estate's finest plots and aged in barrels. Represents the quintessence of the exceptional terroir. Targeted at wine collectors and fine dining establishments seeking premium classified Bordeaux wines.
• Aurore de Dauzac A second wine of Château Dauzac, offering an elegant expression of the Margaux terroir. Celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023 with a special edition label.
• Franc de Pied Estate wine produced from ungrafted vines (franc de pied), offering a distinctive expression of the terroir.
• Labastide Dauzac Estate wine from the Château Dauzac property.
• Haut-Médoc de Dauzac Estate wine from the broader Haut-Médoc appellation.
• D de Dauzac rouge Red branded wine produced from terroirs outside Margaux, featuring Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend. Certified 100% vegan since 2016.
• D de Dauzac blanc White branded wine with delicate notes of white flowers and exotic fruits, featuring Sauvignon blanc and Sémillon blend. Certified 100% vegan.
• CoMte de Dauzac Branded wine honoring Count Jean-Baptiste Lynch, named Count of the Empire by Napoléon Bonaparte. Available in Bordeaux, Haut-Médoc, and Margaux appellations.
• Bacchus de Dauzac Branded wine paying tribute to the Benedictine monks who owned the estate in 1545. An elegant wine with notes of red fruit and spices.
• Wine Tourism Experiences Oenotourism services including Discovery tours, electric scooter vineyard tours, the 'Oenologist for a day' blending workshop, and private receptions. Free for minors on classic tours, 50% discount for minors 13+ on scooter tours.
• Bed & Breakfast Stay Guest accommodation at the Château with bed and breakfast services, located in one of the oldest wine estates in the Médoc region. Dynamic pricing with policies for children and late arrivals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 vintage scored 94/100 from Decanter, 95 from Bettane et Desseauve, 93-94/100 from James Suckling
• +3 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Moringa ConseilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2023Strategy and CSR consultancy that imagined, created, and coordinates the 'Essai Vin Coeur' project to develop agroforestry in Bordeaux vineyards in a fun and educational way.
• Union Bordeaux Bègles (UBB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2023Girondins rugby club supporting the Essai Vin Coeur project. For every point scored at home by UBB, 10 trees are planted in Bordeaux vineyards. 188 points in 2023 enabled planting of 1,880 trees.
• Arbres et Paysages en GirondeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 4 October 2023Association consulted by Essai Vin Coeur to ensure quality of tree plantings and achievement of agroforestry objectives. Soil study phase conducted to determine appropriate tree species for different soil types.
• Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2023Bordeaux Wine Council supporting the Essai Vin Coeur agroforestry project.
• Bioboon AgrologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2023Partnership with Bioboon Agrology, a start-up committed to ecological transition of agricultural activities. Château Dauzac conducts soil fertilisation trials using biostimulants made from 100% natural materials. Bioboon is the exclusive partner for treatment of the plot dedicated to the carbon-neutral wine. Shared ambition in R&D for mildew fighting using natural products free of heavy metals.
• Climate PartnerminorOthers · 26 May 2023Company conducting carbon footprint assessment to identify areas for improvement in the estate's environmental performance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Château Kirwan: Third Growth Margaux estate with similar size, premium classification, and family-style direct sales operations — directly comparable classified growth peer.
• Château Palmer: Renowned Margaux classified growth (Third Growth, often ranked alongside Second Growths) with comparable vineyard scale, premium pricing, and a parallel blend of biodynamic viticulture and experiential hospitality — directly comparable to Château Dauzac's positioning in the appellation.
• Château Rauzan-Ségla: Margaux Second Growth with similar production scale, direct-to-consumer wine tourism programs, and a strong emphasis on sustainable viticulture — a closely comparable classified growth neighbor to Dauzac.
• Château Brane-Cantenac: Second Growth Margaux producer operating its own vineyard, cellar, and branded distribution — directly comparable to Dauzac in classification, appellation, and direct-sales model.
• Château d'Issan: Third Growth Margaux producer with comparable classification, family-run estate operating model, and active wine tourism programming including tasting experiences and on-site hospitality.
• Château Cantenac-Brown: Third Growth Margaux estate of similar scale with parallel wine tourism programming and direct-to-consumer emphasis — highly comparable operational peer.
• Château Boyd-Cantenac: Third Growth Margaux classified growth with similar vineyard and direct sales model — directly comparable peer within the same appellation tier.
• Château Prieuré-Lichine: Fourth Growth Margaux estate with active wine tourism and a similar DTC and distribution structure to Dauzac — directly comparable classified growth peer.
• Château Lascombes: Second Growth Margaux estate operating premium wine production and on-site tourism with comparable classification and appellation positioning.
• Château Giscours: Third Growth Margaux estate with comparable vineyard footprint, branded wine portfolio, and on-site wine tourism offerings — directly relevant peer for hospitality-led DTC economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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