Dubernet Narbonne Laboratories

What Dubernet Narbonne Laboratories does

Dubernet Narbonne Laboratories (legal name: Laboratoires Dubernet) is a privately-held French oenological laboratory group founded in 1974 and headquartered in Montredon-des-Corbières (Narbonne), operating as the self-described first independent oenological laboratory in Europe. The company delivers COFRAC-accredited (n°1-0207) chemical, microbiological, and fine analysis services to wine producers (domaines and vignerons), wine negotiant, prospective vineyard investors, and wine industry suppliers (cork and barrel makers). Core service lines include oenological analysis (fermentation, aging, conservation control), fine analysis (TCA in corks, smoke taint, pesticide residues, phthalates, bisphenols), microbiology (yeast, Brettanomyces, bacteria monitoring), oenological consulting from grape to bottle, and vineyard audit/expertise. Its proprietary Cyto-3D Vins method — patented and COFRAC-accredited — uses flow cytometry with triple fluorescence-activated cell labelling to enumerate wine microflora in 48 hours, representing the company's principal technical differentiator.

The group operates through three laboratory sites — Narbonne (Languedoc-Roussillon), Orange, and Tain-l'Hermitage (Rhône Valley, via the 85%-owned Diœnos Rhône acquired in 2022) — plus a wholly-owned subsidiary, SRDV, which provides soil and vine analysis under a 'from soil to bottle' positioning. The group also operates the NoLo Atelier (launched 2025) for design of dealcoholized and partially dealcoholized wines, and offers accredited analysis for beer and spirits.

The business model is professional services revenue, with per-analysis unit pricing ordered through downloadable forms and dedicated client portals, organized into menus covering standard analyses, export certification, AOP/IGP compliance, competition submissions, and post-packaging testing. The company also offers R&D services eligible for the French Crédit Impôt Recherche. Distribution is sales-led and direct, with client account management delivered through dedicated client portals (espaceclient.dubernet.com and espaceclient.dubernet-rhone.com). Leadership is founder-controlled under President Matthieu Dubernet, with Jean Natoli co-directing Diœnos Rhône; no external private equity, venture capital, or institutional investor ownership is disclosed.

Name

Dubernet Narbonne Laboratories

Legal name

Laboratoires Dubernet

Website

https://dubernet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dubernet Narbonne Laboratories is a privately-held French COFRAC-accredited oenological laboratory group founded in 1974, serving wine producers, negotiant, and industry suppliers across France with chemical, microbiological, and fine analysis services, plus oenological consulting and the proprietary patented Cyto-3D flow cytometry method.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oenological Laboratory Services

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Distilleries (312140), Breweries (312120)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC)

Keywords

• Oenological laboratory services
• Wine chemical analysis
• Microbiological wine testing
• Vineyard consulting
• Cork contaminant analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Montbrun-des-corbières

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Analysis Services: COFRAC-accredited chemical, microbiological, and fine analysis services for wines, musts, spirits, beer, and oenological products. Fees charged per analysis or as part of service menus (standard analyses, export certifications, AOP/IGP compliance, competitions).
2. Oenological Consulting: Technical consulting for winemaking and aging, from grape to market. Includes production monitoring, ad hoc advice, technical support for negotiant, installation assistance, and laboratory support services.
3. Domain/Vineyard Audit and Expertise: Audit services for viticultural estates including capacity assessment, potential evaluation, production prospects, and technical advice for cellar design and equipment.
4. Research & Development Services: R&D project support eligible for French Research Tax Credit (Crédit Impôt Recherche), supporting 30% of innovation projects for investments under €100,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Laboratoires Dubernet is an independent oenological laboratory group providing COFRAC-accredited chemical, microbiological, and fine/trace analysis services for wines, musts, spirits, beer, cork, and wood. The company also offers oenological consulting, vineyard domain audits, and R&D support to wine producers, negotiant, and wine industry suppliers across France.

Product overview

Dubernet Narbonne Laboratories offers a comprehensive laboratory service portfolio for the wine industry, comprising three main service categories: oenological analysis (chemical and fermentation monitoring), fine analysis (contaminant detection including TCA, smoke taint, pesticides), and microbiology (using the proprietary Cyto-3D flow cytometry method). The group provides consulting services, vineyard auditing, and has recently launched a NoLo (dealcoholized wine) Atelier. Services extend to beer, spirits, and cork analysis. The group operates through its main Narbonne laboratory, two Rhône valley sites (Orange and Tain-l'Hermitage, via Diœnos Rhône acquisition), and the SRDV subsidiary for agro-oenological services from soil to bottle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cyto 3D: Exclusive patented and COFRAC accredited method for microbiological analysis of musts and wines using flow cytometry and triple fluorescence-activated cell labelling.
• NoLo Atelier

Products and services

• Wine Oenological Analysis Chemical analysis of wines including fermentation monitoring (alcoholic and malolactic fermentation), aging and conservation control, and trade wine analysis for winemakers and wine producers.
• Fine Analysis
• Microbiology Services
• Oenological Consulting
• Vineyard Audit and Expertise
• Cyto-3D Vins Exclusive patented and COFRAC-accredited flow cytometry-based method for rapid and precise microbiological analysis of musts and wines using triple fluorescence-activated cell labelling. Enables routine microbiological monitoring with results in 48 hours.
• NoLo Atelier
• SRDV Agro-Oenological Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 48-hour turnaround for microbiological analysis with Cyto-3D method

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diœnos RhônecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Dubernet acquired 85% of Diœnos Rhône (previously held 35%), completing full integration. Diœnos Rhône was founded in 2014 on the bases of the former Inter-Rhône interprofessional laboratory, with sites in Orange (84) and Tain l'Hermitage (26). A public-private consortium including Laboratoires Dubernet, Laboratoire Natoli & Associés, Inter-Rhône, and IFV (Institut Français de la Vigne et du Vin) re-launched the structure, co-directed by Jean Natoli and Matthieu Dubernet. Now provides complete oenological services to the Rhône Valley, Provence, and all regional actors.
• Tout OenominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSample drop-off point established at Tout Oeno location in Carcassonne (rue Charles Augustin Coulomb) for client convenience. Clients can deposit SRDV samples (petioles, sarments, soils) and Laboratoires DubernET samples for all analysis types.
• Inter-RhôneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Diœnos Rhône consortium, representing the interprofessional organization for Rhône Valley wines. Contributed to the re-establishment of the former Inter-Rhône laboratory.
• IFV (Institut Français de la Vigne et du Vin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Diœnos Rhône consortium, contributing technical expertise in viticulture and oenology research.
• Laboratoire Natoli & AssociésminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Diœnos Rhône consortium, contributing oenological expertise alongside Laboratoires Dubernet.
• Terra MeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization collaborating on soil life and agroecology topics. Co-organized the technical conference 'Les sols (premiers organismes) vivants' on April 20 in Gruissan.
• SRDVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoil and vine analysis services (pétioles, sarments, sols) forming part of the 'Du sol à la bouteille' (From soil to bottle) concept. Provides agro-oenological advice from the vineyard level to address oenological challenges.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: A global testing and inspection company with food and beverage testing capabilities including wine. Comparable as a broad incumbent that can offer accredited laboratory analysis to large wine producers and exporters.
• ALS Global: An international testing services provider with food and beverage testing capabilities. Comparable as a larger incumbent offering accredited analytical services that overlap with Dubernet's chemistry and contaminant testing.
• Eurofins Scientific: A global testing, inspection, and certification group with dedicated beverage and wine analysis services. Comparable as a much larger incumbent offering accredited analytical services that compete with Dubernet's chemistry, microbiology, and contaminant testing at scale.
• Institut Français de la Vigne et du Vin (IFV): France's main publicly funded viticulture and oenology research institute and a Diœnos Rhône consortium partner. It is comparable because it conducts and publishes oenological research and analytical services that overlap with Dubernet's R&D and consulting offerings.
• Intertek: A global assurance and testing company with food and beverage laboratory operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for analytical and certification work relevant to wine exporters and large beverage companies.
• Bureau Veritas: A global testing, inspection, and certification firm with agri-food and beverage laboratory services. Comparable to Dubernet as an incumbent offering accredited analytical services that could be used by multinational wine and spirits buyers.

Others

• Enartis (Esseco Group): An oenological products and solutions supplier with technical consulting and laboratory support for wineries globally. Comparable as an ecosystem participant combining oenological inputs with technical advice that overlaps with Dubernet's consulting value proposition.
• Laffort: A French oenological products supplier (yeasts, enzymes, tannins, etc.) with technical advisory services to winemakers. Comparable because it also serves French wine producers with technical expertise and adjunct analytical support, sitting adjacent to Dubernet's consulting and audit offering.

Emerging players

• Centre du Rosé: A Provence-based technical center dedicated to rosé wine research, analysis, and experimentation. Comparable as a regional, wine-focused laboratory and consulting entity that overlaps with Dubernet's terroir-specific analytical and advisory work in southern France.

Direct peers

• Laboratoire Natoli & Associés: A French oenological laboratory and founding consortium partner of Diœnos Rhône alongside Dubernet. It is directly comparable as another regional French oenological analysis provider serving Rhône Valley and adjacent wine producers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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