What Groupe ICV does

Groupe ICV (legal entity GIE ICV-VVS) is a French cooperative economic interest group founded in 1946 and headquartered in Lattes, France, providing viticulture and oenology services, products, and training to the wine industry. The organization operates 13 regional oenological centres covering every major French wine region — from Bordeaux and Aquitaine through Provence, Beaujolais, the Rhône Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon, and the Pyrénées — staffed by approximately 80 engineers and oenologists serving more than 250 cooperative cellars and 1,500 wine estates in France and abroad. Its core offerings span four interlocking pillars: (1) consulting across viticulture, oenology, conditioning, quality, sustainable development, HR, and strategy-sales-marketing; (2) laboratory analyses covering routine, official, microbiological, contaminant, aroma compound, dry matter, olive oil, and beer testing; (3) professional training with 70+ topics delivered through a Dendreo-hosted catalogue, with French CPF financing pathways; and (4) a proprietary portfolio of oenological inputs including Lalvin ICV yeast strains, lactic acid bacteria (ML PRIME, ALTO, ELIOS 1), chitosan-based KiOfine Brettanomyces controls, inactivated yeasts and nutrients, enzymes, and a Seguin Moreau-validated oak alternatives range spanning OENOFIRST chips through OENOFINISHER pre-bottling products.

Commercial mechanics mix fee-for-service consulting, pay-per-sample laboratory work, and unit-pricing product sales through both the 13 regional centres and an e-commerce storefront on icv.fr (with 10-15% volume discounts at €200/€300 thresholds and free shipping above €300 HT within mainland France). Distribution combines direct regional field sales to cooperatives and estates with digital channels (OenoBox client portal, icv.fr, social media, trade shows including SITEVI and Vinitech). Recent strategic activity includes the 2023 acquisition of Laboratoire OBST to establish the ICV Grand Beaujolais centre, the 2024 groundbreaking of the new ICV Provence centre, ISO 22000 certification in June 2024, and the appointment of Laurent Vigroux as Director General in June 2025. The cooperative GIE governance structure implies member-driven ownership without external equity capital.

Name

Groupe ICV

Legal name

GIE ICV-VVS

Website

https://icv.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Groupe ICV is a French cooperative (GIE ICV-VVS) operating 13 regional oenological centres that provide viticulture consulting, laboratory analyses, proprietary oenological products, and 70+ training courses to 250+ cooperative cellars and 1,500 wine estates across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Viticulture and Oenology Services for the Wine Industry

NAICS

Grape Vineyards (111332), Wineries (312130)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Oenological consulting
• Wine laboratory analyses
• Proprietary yeast strains
• Viticulture monitoring services
• Wine industry training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lattes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Oenological Consulting Services: Fees charged for expert consulting across viticulture, oenology, packaging, quality, sustainable development, and business strategy. Provided through 13 regional centers and service contracts.
2. Laboratory Analyses: Fees for analytical services covering routine, official, microbiological, contaminant, aroma compound, dry matter, olive oil, and beer analyses. Offered through the company's oenological laboratories.
3. Oenological Products Sales: Revenue from the sale of proprietary and selected oenological products including yeasts, bacteria, enzymes, inactivated yeasts, activators/nutrients, chitosan, oak products, and hygiene products. Sold via e-commerce (icv.fr) and regional centers.
4. Professional Training: Fees for professional training courses covering viticulture, oenology, tasting, packaging, quality, safety, RSE, human resources, strategy, and marketing/sales, organized in inter-company and intra-company formats across 70+ topics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Groupe ICV is a French cooperative (GIE) that sells integrated viticulture and oenology services to wine producers: consulting across vineyard management, winemaking, packaging, quality, sustainability, and business strategy; laboratory analyses for grapes, wines, olive oil, and beer; a catalogue of more than 70 professional training courses; innovation and R&D services; and a proprietary range of oenological products (yeasts, bacteria, enzymes, inactivated yeasts, nutrients, chitosan, and Seguin Moreau-derived oak alternatives) sold through its 13 regional centres and e-commerce boutique. The company also operates the Oenoview satellite-based vineyard monitoring service, the DYNA WINE cellar-process optimization system, the TRUBTUBE filtration solution, and the OenoBox client portal.

Product overview

Groupe ICV is a comprehensive viticulture and oenology services company offering a multi-product portfolio organized around four core pillars: (1) Consulting services covering viticulture, oenology, conditioning, quality, sustainable development, and strategy/marketing; (2) Analytical services for grapes, wines, olive oil, and beer including routine, official, and microbiological testing; (3) Training courses with over 70 topics; and (4) A proprietary range of oenological products. The oenological products portfolio includes: ZEPHYR enzyme for early extraction in red wine maceration; LALVIN ICV yeast strains (BLACK PEARL, ISIA, MILADY, D254, D47, D80, D21, SunRose, oKay, K1M, Opale 2.0, Rebond, ThermoPremium, BLIZZ, Nymphea) and Level² bioprotection yeasts (SALVA™, INITIA™); nutrient and activator products (Fermaid E, Fermaid O, GO-FERM PROTECT, GO-FERM STEROL FLASH, Fermaid E Blanc, O'TROPIC, O'BERRY); inactivated dry yeast products (Noblesse, LeMIX by ICV, Booster Rouge, Booster Blanc, Punchy, Oxyvor, CHRONOS); bacterial products (ML PRIME™, ALTO/ELIOS 1, ELIOS 1) for malolactic fermentation; KiOfine chitosan-based products (KiOfine-B, KiOfine Drop) for Brettanomyces control; and a comprehensive range of oak alternatives from SEGUIN MOREAU including OENOFIRST chips (PURE R00, AMPLITUDE R01, MAXIMUS, Rosé), OENOCHIPS (HARMONY R02, RICHNESS R03, EXCEPTION), OENOBLOCK pieces (FOM, AOM+, EXCEPTION), OENOSTAVE staves (FOM, EXCEPTION, Collection Fruits), OENOSTICK barrel inserts (V14, V18, EXCEPTION), and OENOFINISHER finishing chips (ORIGINAL, TOAST BOOSTER, VANILLE BOOSTER). Additionally, the company offers DYNA WINE for wine analysis and TRUBTUBE for wine clarification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DYNA WINE: Product/service line for winemaking optimization and cellar management solutions.
• TRUBTUBE
• OenoBox
• Oenoview

Products and services

• Viticulture and Oenology Consulting Services Expert advisory across viticulture, winemaking, conditioning/packaging, quality, sustainable development, strategy-sales-marketing, and service contracts. Intended for wine cooperatives, estates, and producers requiring guidance across the full vine-to-glass production cycle.
• Laboratory Analyses Services Analytical testing for grapes, wines, olive oil, and beer covering routine, official, microbiological, contaminant, aroma compound, dry-matter and laboratory-support categories. Intended for wine cooperatives, wine estates, olive-oil producers, and brewers needing accredited wine and beverage testing.
• Professional Training Courses Vocational training across 70+ topics for wine-industry professionals, delivered through catalogue sessions and bespoke intra-company programmes. Intended for wine producers and their technical staff seeking continuing education in viticulture, oenology, quality, safety, and business topics.
• Innovation / R&D Services Research and development services developing innovative technical solutions across the wine production chain, from viticulture through packaging. Intended for wine producers and industry partners requiring applied R&D and innovation support.
• Lalvin ICV Oenological Yeast and Bioprotection Range A family of proprietary and selected oenological yeasts covering alcoholic fermentation restart, bioprotection, varietal expression, and difficult-fermentation conditions. Intended for winemakers at cooperatives and estates targeting specific red, white, or rosé wine profiles.
• Oenological Nutrient and Activator Range (Fermaid, GO-FERM, O'TROPIC, O'BERRY) Organic and complex nutrients/activators used during yeast rehydration and alcoholic fermentation to compensate for grape nitrogen deficiencies and reduce fermentation risks. Intended for winemakers seeking fruity-aroma enhancement or fermentation security.
• Inactivated Dry Yeast / Yeast-Derived Range (Noblesse, LeMIX, Booster, Punchy, Oxyvor, CHRONOS) Inactivated dry yeasts and yeast-derived products (including microcrystalline cellulose blends) used for sensory optimisation, glutathione-related antioxidant protection, turbidity control, and aging-wine mouthfeel improvement. Intended for winemakers producing premium red, white, or rosé wines.
• Lactic Acid Bacteria Range for Malolactic Fermentation (ML PRIME, ALTO, ELIOS 1) Selected lactic acid bacteria strains in frozen and flash-frozen formats for direct inoculation to control malolactic fermentation in red wines, including high-pH/high-alcohol conditions and sulfite-free winemaking. Intended for winemakers seeking reliable MLF, fresh-aroma profiles, bioprotection, or premium red-wine microbiological control.
• KiOfine Chitosan Range for Brettanomyces Control (KiOfine-B and KiOfine Drop) 100% natural fungal-chitosan products for eliminating or controlling Brettanomyces in wines, offered in a tank format (KiOfine-B) and a barrel-insert format (KiOfine Drop). Intended for winemakers requiring non-allergenic, non-organoleptic-impact alternatives to traditional Brettanomyces control.
• Seguin Moreau Oak Alternatives Range (OENOFIRST, OENOCHIPS, OENOBLOCK, OENOSTAVE, OENOSTICK, OENOFINISHER) Comprehensive oak alternatives portfolio — chips, cubes, staves, barrel inserts, and finishing chips — covering wine maturation and pre-bottling finishing needs. Intended for wine producers developing or refreshing oak-influenced red, white, and rosé profiles using Seguin Moreau oak validated by ICV R&D.
• Oenological Enzyme Range (ZEPHYR, Intensia, Pyros, TopZym, FlashZYM L, KZYMPLUS FCE) Specialty oenological enzymes for maceration extraction, thermovinification, aromatic optimisation, clarification, and yield improvement across red, white, and rosé winemaking. Intended for winemakers targeting specific sensory outcomes and productivity gains.
• TRUBTUBE Filtration Solution for White and Rosé Wine Lees Filtration solution for clarification of white and rosé wine lees (bourbes) that maximises yields while preserving organoleptic quality. Intended for wineries seeking more efficient lees clarification than legacy methods.
• DYNA WINE Winery Process Optimization System Integrated solution for wine analysis, monitoring, and cellar process optimisation. Intended for winemakers seeking a coordinated tool to optimise winemaking processes and quality control.

Quantifiable outcome

• KiOfine-B reduces Brettanomyces populations significantly (>90% of cases) without organoleptic impact
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Seguin Moreau (Novatainer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroupe ICV partners with Seguin Moreau, a world-renowned French cooperage and oak product manufacturer, to develop, select, and distribute a comprehensive range of oak products for oenology. ICV distributes Seguin Moreau's OENOFIRST (chips), OENOCHIPS, OENOBLOCK (cubes), OENOSTAVE (staves), OENOSTICK (barrel inserts), and OENOFINISHER (finishing chips) product lines, validated by ICV's own R&D. This partnership enables ICV to offer a complete oak solution portfolio from fermentation through aging and pre-bottling finishing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Seguin Moreau: French cooperage and oak products specialist, and ICV's core strategic partner for the OENOFIRST/OENOCHIPS/OENOBLOCK/OENOSTAVE/OENOSTICK/OENOFINISHER ranges — comparable in oak alternatives but operating as a supplier-partner rather than direct competitor to ICV's full portfolio.

Direct peers

• Oenobrands: Specialised oenological products company focused on premium yeast, enzyme, and malolactic bacteria ranges — directly comparable to ICV's Lalvin ICV strain portfolio and bioprotection offerings.
• Vivelys: French wine technology company providing winemaking process optimisation tools (e.g., Boisé oak, micro-oxygenation, lychee extraction systems) — directly comparable to ICV's DYNA WINE process optimisation offering and French winery target market.
• AEB Group: Italian oenological products manufacturer producing enzymes, yeasts, bacteria, tannins, and stabilizers for the global wine industry — directly comparable to ICV's oenological product portfolio with a similar mid-sized, specialised positioning.
• Laffort: French family-owned oenological products company headquartered in Bordeaux, supplying yeasts, bacteria, enzymes, oak alternatives, tannins, and fining agents to wineries worldwide — directly comparable to ICV's core oenological input portfolio and French-centric distribution model.
• Enologica Vason: Italian family-owned specialist in oenological enzymes, yeasts, tannins, and fining products with deep Mediterranean wine-region penetration — directly comparable product mix and target customer profile to ICV.
• Agrovin: Spanish oenological products company supplying yeasts, enzymes, tannins, and stabilisation products to wineries — directly comparable product mix to ICV's oenological input portfolio with similar mid-sized positioning in a competing wine-producing country.

Broad incumbents

• Novonesis (formerly Chr. Hansen): Global bioscience major (merged Chr. Hansen + Novozymes) with a wine and beverage cultures division producing yeasts and bacteria for oenology — comparable category overlap with ICV's microbial product portfolio but at vastly larger scale and geographic reach.
• Lallemand: Canadian-headquartered global bioscience group with a dedicated Lalvin Wine yeast/bacteria division — owns and distributes many of the Lalvin ICV yeast strains ICV developed. Comparable as a much larger competitor in the same oenological input category with global reach.

Emerging players

• Fruition Sciences: US- and France-based precision viticulture analytics company using sap-flow sensors and data tools to optimise vineyard irrigation and harvest — comparable to ICV's Oenoview satellite and Ginkoweb/i-pilote digital viticultural monitoring offering, but focused on data services rather than physical inputs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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