Name

Albert Bichot

Legal name

SARL Maison Albert Bichot

Website

https://albert-bichot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1831

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Burgundy wine production and distribution

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF)

Keywords

• Burgundy wine production
• Estate vineyards
• Premium french wine
• Wine distribution
• Wine tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaune

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct wine sales: Albert Bichot sells wines directly to consumers through their e-commerce platform (boutique-albert-bichot.com) and through wine tours/tastings at their estates.
2. Wholesale/Distribution: Wines are distributed through traditional wine trade channels including distributors, restaurants, and wine merchants globally.
3. Hospices de Beaune auction: As the leading buyer at Hospices de Beaune for over 15 years, the company purchases barrel lots at the world's oldest charity wine auction, then bottles and sells these estate wines.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Albert Bichot is a Burgundy wine house (Négoce) that produces, ages, and sells premium wines from six estate-owned vineyards covering Burgundy from Chablis to Beaujolais. The company produces over 100 wines spanning the full Burgundy appellation hierarchy (regional, village, Premier Cru, Grand Cru) in red, white, and rosé, with a focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Wines are sold through direct e-commerce, wholesale distribution, fine dining accounts, and the Hospices de Beaune auction en primeur program.

Product overview

Albert Bichot (Maison Albert Bichot) is a Burgundy wine house founded in 1831, operating as a Négoce (wine merchant) with six estates spanning Burgundy from Chablis to Beaujolais: Domaine Long-Depaquit (52.1 ha in Chablis), Domaine du Clos Frantin (13.2 ha in Nuits-Saint-Georges), Château-Gris (3.4 ha), Domaine du Pavillon (19.5 ha in Pommard), Domaine Adélie (7.4 ha in Mercurey), and Domaine de Rochegrès (4.9 ha in Moulin-à-Vent). The company produces over 100 different wines including Grand Cru, Premier Cru, Village, and Regional appellation wines in red (Pinot Noir), white (Chardonnay, Aligoté), and rosé. They offer wine tours at Domaine Long-Depaquit and serve as the leading buyer at the Hospices de Beaune auction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Domaine Long-Depaquit wines Chablis wines produced from the 52.1-hectare Domaine Long-Depaquit estate in Chablis, including Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Village appellation white wines.
• Domaine du Clos Frantin wines Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir wines from the 13.2-hectare Domaine du Clos Frantin estate, including Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Malconsorts, Echezeaux Grand Cru, and Clos-de-Vougeot Grand Cru.
• Château-Gris wines Wines from the 3.4-hectare walled vineyard Château-Gris estate, including Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Château-Gris (monopole) and white Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Terrasses.
• Domaine du Pavillon wines Côte de Beaune wines from the 19.5-hectare Domaine du Pavillon estate, including the monopole Pommard Clos des Ursulines, Corton Grand Cru Clos des Maréchaudes (monopole), Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, and various Premier Cru wines.
• Domaine Adélie wines Côte Chalonnaise wines from the 7.4-hectare Domaine Adélie estate in Mercurey, including Mercurey Premier Cru Champs-Martin and En Pierre Milley, and white Mercurey Les Champs Michaux.
• Domaine de Rochegrès wines Beaujolais wines from the 4.9-hectare Domaine de Rochegrès estate in Moulin-à-Vent, including Rochegrès Moulin-à-Vent (from 80-100 year old vines) and standard Moulin-à-Vent wines.
• Regional and Village appellation wine portfolio Over 100 different wines spanning the full Burgundy appellation hierarchy (Crémant de Bourgogne, Bourgogne, Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais, Beaujolais) in red, white, and rosé styles.
• Wine Tours and Tastings at Domaine Long-Depaquit Wine tours and tastings at Domaine Long-Depaquit in Chablis, including Grand Cru tastings and vineyard tours, available by appointment through the Orangerie visitor center.
• Hospices de Beaune auction wines Wines from the prestigious Hospices de Beaune charity estate acquired at the world's oldest charity wine auction and offered for purchase en primeur, including the only single-bottle en primeur channel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leading buyer at Hospices de Beaune for over 15 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship.

• Tara Ocean FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020Partner-patron of the Tara Ocean Foundation's Microbiome Mission (December 2020, 70,000 km over two years to study marine microorganisms). Albéric Bichot, an explorer before joining the family business, participated in polar expeditions before taking over management in 1996. The partnership includes a wine-aging experiment aboard the research vessel. Wines certified organic since 2018 vintage.
• Hospices de BeauneflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbert Bichot has been the leading buyer at the world's oldest charity wine auction for over 15 years. The auction dates to 1859 and takes place each year on the 3rd Sunday in November with 48 cuvées. Company bought their first barrel in 1876. Since 2009, consumers can purchase Hospices wines en primeur even for single bottles through Albert Bichot.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Domaine Louis Latour: Family-owned Burgundy house (founded 1797) with substantial estate holdings including Grand Cru and monopole parcels. Directly comparable on family stewardship model, vertical integration from vineyard to bottle, and international fine-wine trade.
• Maison Louis Jadot: One of the largest Burgundy négoce houses, sourcing and producing across the same appellations as Albert Bichot with comparable global distribution and DTC ambitions. Most direct comparable on scale, breadth of portfolio, and international trade relationships.
• Bouchard Père et Fils: Historic Burgundy négociant and estate owner (founded 1731) based in Beaune with comparable estate holdings, premium appellation coverage, and global fine-wine distribution. Same heritage archetype and customer base.
• Champy: One of the oldest Burgundy houses (1720), operating as a négociant with owned vineyards and a comparable Beaune-based footprint. Overlaps on estate portfolio, négociant model, and DTC export markets.
• Domaine Faiveley: Nuits-Saint-Georges-based Burgundy producer with a broad estate portfolio across Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Directly comparable on family ownership, monopole parcels, and global fine-dining/collector customer base.
• Domaine Joseph Drouhin: Beaune-based Burgundy producer and négociant with owned estate vineyards and a similar monopole and Premier/Grand Cru portfolio. Overlaps directly with Albert Bichot on appellations, organic/biodynamic conversion, and US/Asian distribution.
• Domaine Olivier Leflaive: Puligny-Montrachet-based Burgundy négociant and estate owner focused on white Burgundy and Côte de Beaune appellations. Comparable on négociant/estate model, premium positioning, and international on-trade distribution.
• Maison Joseph Voillot: Burgundy estate-focused producer in Volnay and Pommard with a similar estate-ownership model and emphasis on Premier Cru Pinot Noir. Comparable on family ownership, appellation focus, and trade-channel relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Boisset Collection: Larger French family-owned wine group encompassing Burgundy houses (Jean-Claude Boisset, Bouchard Aîné & Fils) plus California operations. Comparable on family ownership, négociant breadth, and DTC premium positioning, but at greater scale and geographic diversification.
• Bollinger: Family-owned French prestige wine house with comparable heritage DNA, organic/RD viticulture credentials, and global fine-dining distribution. Differs by sparkling Champagne focus but operates in the same luxury French wine category with similar collector and sommeliers customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/domainesalbertbichot
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/domainesalbertbichot

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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