Marquis of Terme

What Marquis of Terme does

Château Marquis de Terme is a family-owned Bordeaux wine estate classified as Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification, located in the Margaux appellation of France. The estate operates 45 hectares of deep gravel vineyards across three main plateaus and has been owned by the Sénéclauze family since 1935, now in its fourth generation of management led by General Manager Paloma Sénéclauze. It produces four wines: the flagship Château Marquis de Terme (Grand Cru Classé), Marquis de Terme Cuvée 1762, La Couronne de Marquis de Terme, and Marquis de Terme Empreinte, with a distinctive 'graphite minerality' signature derived from its Terrace 4 terroir of quartz-rich pebbles over clay subsoil.

The business operates a multi-revenue-stream model spanning direct-to-consumer wine sales, wine tourism, hospitality, and events. Wine is sold globally through a proprietary e-commerce platform (shop.chateau-marquis-de-terme.com) shipping to over 50 countries via logistics partner Pelican Air Services under DDP terms. The estate functions as a tourism destination with paid experiences including private vineyard tours (€40), Les Confidences tasting and lunch (€145), guided bike tours (€75), and Grand Crus Classés 1855 workshops (€120). On-site infrastructure includes the restaurant [Au] Marquis de Terme (bistronomic cuisine by Chef Grégory Coutanceau), five themed guest rooms (Persane, Vénitienne, Romaine, Chinoise, Japonaise), and event venues (Chai 250m²/150 guests, Parc de la Fabrique 120 guests, Salle du Parc 90m²/60 guests).

Operations are structured across three legal entities: CHATEAU MARQUIS DE TERME (SAS) for wine production, SARL MARQUIS DE TERME TOURISME for tourism activities, and Hôtel de Margaux SAS for guest accommodation. Certifications include HVE4 (High Environmental Value Level 4), Terra Vitis sustainable viticulture, and BeeFriendly. The estate has no external investors, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue; it operates as a privately held, family-controlled business with 11-50 employees. Marketing is conducted via website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and email newsletter with retargeting pixel infrastructure for performance tracking.

Name

Marquis of Terme

Legal name

CHATEAU MARQUIS DE TERME

Website

https://chateau-marquis-de-terme.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Château Marquis de Terme is a family-owned 1855 Grand Cru Classé Margaux wine estate in France, producing four wines from 45 hectares of vineyards and selling DTC to 50+ countries via e-commerce. It also operates wine tourism experiences, a restaurant, five guest rooms, and event venues as an integrated hospitality destination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Bordeaux Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG)

Keywords

• Bordeaux wine production
• Margaux appellation wines
• Wine tourism experiences
• Vineyard estate hospitality
• Grand Cru Classé wine

Headquarters

HQ city

Margaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of estate-produced wines including Château Marquis de Terme (Grand Cru Classé 1855), Marquis de Terme Cuvée 1762, La Couronne de Marquis de Terme, and Marquis de Terme Empreinte. Products sold in various formats including standard bottles, magnums, double magnums, and wooden cases. Ships to over 50 countries.
2. Wine Tourism Experiences: Paid experiences including private vineyard tours (40€), Les Confidences tasting + lunch (145€), guided bike rides (75€), Vins & Chocolats workshops, Grand Crus Classés 1855 workshops (120€), and bike rental (30€/day). Summer terrace available without reservation.
3. Accommodation (Guest Rooms): Five themed guest rooms at the château: Suite Persane, Suite Vénitienne, Chambre Romaine, Chambre Chinoise, and Chambre Japonaise. Managed by Hôtel de Margaux SAS. Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00.
4. Restaurant [Au] Marquis de Terme: Bistronomic terroir cuisine by Chef Grégory Coutanceau, open for lunch and dinner, with private salon (10 covers) and terrace overlooking vineyards. Wine pairing philosophy.
5. Events & Receptions: Private event hosting including weddings, seminars, and team-building. Venues include Chai room (250m², up to 150 people), Parc de la Fabrique (up to 120), and Salle du Parc (90m², up to 60). Professional seminar spaces at Maison de l'Estonnat.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Château Marquis de Terme is a Grand Cru Classé 1855 wine estate that produces and sells premium Margaux appellation wines from 45 hectares of deep gravel soils, including Château Marquis de Terme, Cuvée 1762, La Couronne de Marquis de Terme, and Marquis de Terme Empreinte. The estate operates a vertically integrated wine tourism and hospitality destination featuring tastings, tours, workshops, the [Au] Marquis de Terme restaurant, five themed guest rooms, and private event venues. Distribution combines a proprietary direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform shipping to 50+ countries with on-site estate sales.

Product overview

Château Marquis de Terme is a Grand Cru Classé 1855 Margaux wine estate spanning 45 hectares, producing four distinct wines: Château Marquis de Terme (flagship Grand Cru Classé), Marquis de Terme Cuvée 1762, La Couronne de Marquis de Terme, and Marquis de Terme Empreinte. These wines are sold directly via a proprietary e-commerce platform (shop.chateau-marquis-de-terme.com) with international delivery to over 50 countries. The estate also offers a portfolio of experiential services including winotourism visits and workshops, five themed guest rooms, the [Au] Marquis de Terme restaurant, and private event venues for receptions and seminars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Château Marquis de Terme (Grand Cru Classé 1855) The estate's flagship Margaux red wine, classified as Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, produced from 45 hectares of deep gravel soils in the Margaux appellation. Sold direct to consumers in multiple bottle formats from €54 per 75cl bottle.
• Marquis de Terme Cuvée 1762 A premium Margaux appellation wine paying tribute to the estate's historical heritage (1762 origin), representing the estate's signature terroir expression through a secondary cuvée priced at €29 per 75cl bottle (2019 vintage).
• La Couronne de Marquis de Terme A Margaux appellation wine representing the estate's winemaking tradition, priced at €23 per 75cl bottle (2014 vintage).
• Marquis de Terme Empreinte A distinctive wine expressing the estate's terroir signature, available in various bottle formats including wooden case presentations (75cl wooden case from €145; magnum wooden case from €300, 2018 vintage).
• Visites & Ateliers (Wine Tours & Workshops) Wine tourism experiences at the Margaux estate including private vineyard visits, guided bike tours, wine and chocolate tastings, Grand Cru Classé 1855 workshops, and curated tasting formats ranging from €30 to €145 per person.
• Restaurant [Au] Marquis de Terme Bistronomic terroir restaurant operated by Chef Grégory Coutanceau and Executive Chef Benjamin Torrezan, offering cuisine specifically designed for wine pairings with the estate's Margaux vintages, with private salon and vineyard-view terrace.
• Chambres d'Hôtes (Five Themed Guest Rooms) Five themed guest rooms (Suite Persane, Suite Vénitienne, Chambre Romaine, Chambre Chinoise, Chambre Japonaise) offering on-site accommodation within the classified estate, managed by Hôtel de Margaux SAS.
• Event Spaces & Private Receptions Venue rental services including the Chai room (250m², up to 150 persons), Parc de la Fabrique (up to 120 persons), and Salle du Parc (90m², up to 60 persons) for weddings, seminars, corporate events, and team-building activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 hectares of classified Margaux vineyards producing estate wines sold direct to 50+ countries
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grégory CoutanceaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChef Grégory Coutanceau co-founded the restaurant [Au] Marquis de Terme with the family Sénéclauze, sharing the conviction that the best way to appreciate great wine is to share it around a table. Coutanceau provides the culinary vision while Executive Chef Benjamin Torrezan executes it.
• Hasnaâ Chocolaterie BordelaiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the renowned Bordeaux chocolate maker Hasnaâ for the Vins & Chocolats workshop experience. The workshop explores parallels between wine and chocolate through shared characteristics of acidity, astringency, bitterness, and sugar.
• Pelican Air ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner for international wine shipments. Handles shipping primarily via DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) so customers have no customs formalities. Based in Bergerac, France (SIRET 882 558 315). Provides tracking, customs clearance, and replacement insurance for shipments.
• Hôtel de Margaux SAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeparate company managing the guest rooms at Château Marquis de Terme. Located at 3 rue Georges Mandel, 33460 Margaux-Cantenac (SIRET: 951 012 012). The owners of Château Marquis de Terme also own Hôtel de Margaux.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Château Boyd-Cantenac: Margaux 1855 Third Growth with a smaller, family-run profile and premium Margaux bottlings. Closely comparable to Marquis de Terme on size, classification tier, and producer-driven DTC positioning.
• Château d'Issan: Margaux 1855 Third Growth operating from a classified estate with on-site hospitality, restaurant, and tour programming. Comparable on classification, appellation, family-owned structure, and integrated wine tourism model.
• Château Margaux: Premier Premier Cru Classé 1855 estate in the Margaux appellation and the appellation's most prestigious reference point. Direct comparability with Marquis de Terme on appellation, 1855 classification status, vineyard-based production, and premium DTC/negotiçant distribution.
• Château Cantenac Brown: Margaux 1855 Third Growth operating from a 19th-century chateau with estate tours, on-site hospitality, and DTC wine sales. Highly comparable in scale, classification tier, and tourism overlay to Marquis de Terme.
• Château Palmer: Margaux-based 1855 Grand Cru Classé Exceptionnel, widely regarded as the second-most prestigious estate of the appellation. Shares the same Grand Cru Classé classification, Margaux terroir, premium DTC operations, and tourism-driven positioning as Marquis de Terme.
• Château Giscours: Margaux 1855 Third Growth with extensive vineyards and a developed wine tourism offer (tastings, tours, hospitality). Directly comparable on classification, appellation, family stewardship, and DTC distribution model.
• Château Prieuré-Lichine: Margaux 1855 Fourth Growth with developed wine tourism, restaurant, and event offerings at the chateau. Comparable on classification, appellation, hospitality overlay, and DTC distribution.
• Château Dufort-Vivens: Margaux 1855 Second Growth now operated with a biodynamic and organic focus, comparable on classified Margaux production and the increasing importance of sustainability credentials in the appellation.
• Château Brane-Cantenac: Margaux 1855 Second Growth with a similar mid-tier classified positioning, multi-cuvée portfolio, and DTC wine sales. Operates a comparable premium Margaux brand with global distribution and tourism programming.
• Château Rauzan-Ségla: Margaux-appellation 1855 Second Growth with comparable vineyard scale, premium DTC platform, and integrated wine tourism (restaurant, tasting experiences, property tours). Closest direct peer in size and commercial positioning to Marquis de Terme.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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