La Cave de Georges Duboeuf

What La Cave de Georges Duboeuf does

La Cave de Georges Duboeuf (legal entity SA Les Vins Georges Duboeuf) is a family-owned French wine negociant, producer, and blender founded in 1964 by Georges Duboeuf (1933–2020), often called the 'Pope' or 'King' of Beaujolais. Headquartered in Romanèche-Thorins at the heart of the Moulin-à-Vent appellation, the company sources wine from over 300 independent growers across the Beaujolais and Mâconnais regions, and exports approximately 75% of its production to roughly 120 countries, making it the largest international ambassador for Beaujolais. Its core wine portfolio is organized into themed collections (Fleurs, Signature, Domaines & Châteaux, Lieux-dits, and Prestige), with Beaujolais Nouveau as the flagship — marketed globally as 'the fastest wine in the world' — and an expanding range of organic/Bio wines. The business operates three revenue pillars: wholesale wine distribution via export channels, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce store built on WooCommerce with Stripe and PayPal payment processing (serving 3,000+ customers since 2012), and the Hameau Duboeuf wine theme park — Europe's first wine-themed amusement park, opened in 1993 — which combines ticketing, on-site restaurant and tasting, retail, and a growing corporate events/seminars program.

The maison is structured as a privately held Société Anonyme with €793,440 in share capital (SIREN 686450248), family-owned with no external investors or parent company disclosed. Current leadership comprises CEO Franck Duboeuf and Director of Publication Adrien Duboeuf-Lacombe. The company's digital infrastructure runs on WordPress/WooCommerce with Wordfence security, Google Analytics, Google Adsense, and Wistia for hosted video, alongside a standalone ticketing platform (billetterie.duboeuf.com). Customers are exclusively private individuals for wine purchases and Hameau Duboeuf visitors, served across mainland France for online orders (with a 18-bottle minimum) and globally via export partners. The company does not disclose revenue, does not have AI/ML capabilities, and has not pursued external funding or M&A activity, operating instead as a stable, brand-anchored, family-controlled wine house.

Name

La Cave de Georges Duboeuf

Legal name

SA LES VINS GEORGES DUBOEUF

Website

https://duboeuf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

La Cave de Georges Duboeuf is a family-owned French wine negociant and producer founded in 1964, sourcing from over 300 growers across Beaujolais and Mâconnais and exporting to ~120 countries. It operates a wine e-commerce store, the Hameau Duboeuf wine theme park, and a multi-tier wine portfolio led by Beaujolais Nouveau.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

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), Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF)

Keywords

• Beaujolais wines
• Wine negociant production
• Wine tourism park
• French wine distribution
• Beaujolais Nouveau

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales (B2C E-commerce): Direct-to-consumer online sales of AOC wines from Beaujolais and Mâconnais regions through the company's WooCommerce-powered e-commerce website. Consumers place orders online with delivery to their homes in mainland France. Minimum order of 18 bottles with free shipping for orders meeting that threshold.
2. Hameau Duboeuf Theme Park and Tourism: Revenue from theme park admissions (ticketing), on-site restaurant dining, wine tasting sessions, and the on-site cave/boutique retail store. The Hameau Duboeuf is described as the first wine theme park in Europe, open Wednesday through Sunday.
3. Vineyard Sourcing and Wine Trading: As a negociant, the company sources wine from over 300 independent growers across Beaujolais and Mâconnais. It selects, ages, blends and sells wines under its own brand through its distribution network, both domestically and via export to 120 countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

La Cave de Georges Duboeuf is a French wine négociant, producer, and blender that produces, sources, ages, and sells AOC wines from the Beaujolais, Mâconnais, and Burgundy regions under its own brand, with Beaujolais Nouveau as the flagship annual release. The company sources from over 300 independent growers and operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform (minimum 18-bottle orders with delivery across mainland France) and the Hameau Duboeuf wine theme park in Romanèche-Thorins.

Product overview

Les Vins Georges Duboeuf is a renowned French wine negociant, producer, and blender specializing in Beaujolais, Mâconnais, and Burgundy wines. Founded in 1964 by Georges Duboeuf (1933-2020), the company operates a diversified business with three core pillars: (1) a comprehensive wine portfolio organized into themed collections (Fleurs, Signature, Domaines & Châteaux, Lieux-Dits, and Prestige) featuring over 300 supplying winemakers, with Beaujolais Nouveau as the flagship product representing 'the fastest wine in the world'; (2) the Hameau Duboeuf wine theme park in Romanèche-Thorins, Europe's first wine-themed amusement park opened in 1993, offering visits, tastings, restaurant, and Explor Games; and (3) a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform with nationwide delivery. The wines are exported to approximately 120 countries and are recognizable by their distinctive floral ornament labels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hameau Duboeuf: Wine theme park and museum (Oenoparc) located in Romanèche-Thorins, featuring the Village of Wine, tasting experiences, restaurant, and shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of production exported to ~120 countries, serving as the primary international ambassador for Beaujolais wines
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Almarena IT (hosting)coreTechnology or Integration · 2 February 2024Almarena IT (15 Quai du Commerce, 69009 Lyon) provides web hosting for duboeuf.com and is credited for site development and the Almarena Creative branding/creation work.
• StripecoreTechnology or Integration · 18 July 2023Stripe provides the secure online payment processing infrastructure for the duboeuf.com e-commerce store, enabling credit card transactions for wine purchases.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 July 2023PayPal is integrated as an alternative secure payment method alongside Stripe on the duboeuf.com WooCommerce e-commerce platform.
• WooCommercecoreTechnology or Integration · 18 July 2023WooCommerce powers the duboeuf.com e-commerce storefront, managing product catalog, shopping cart, checkout, and order management for direct wine sales.
• WordPress / WordfencecoreTechnology or Integration · 18 July 2023WordPress CMS with Wordfence security plugin protects the duboeuf.com website from hacking and ensures secure operation of the e-commerce platform.
• InstagramminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 July 2023Instagram is used to promote the Hameau Duboeuf theme park and wine products through embedded content on the website and social media presence.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bouchard Père & Fils: Historic Burgundy négociant with global distribution and a similar négociant-éléveur model across multiple French appellations including Beaujolais-adjacent crus.
• Joseph Drouhin: Beaune-based négociant house with significant Beaujolais presence (Château de Pizay, Domaine de la Tour du Bief). Same négociant business model with international distribution and AOC-focused portfolio.
• Albert Bichot: Family-owned Burgundian négociant with Domaine de Rochegrès (Morgon) and other Beaujolais holdings. Comparable négociant scale, family ownership, and global export model.
• Louis Jadot: Major French négociant based in Burgundy with extensive Beaujolais holdings (Château des Jacques). Comparable négociant model, multi-country distribution, and similar portfolio breadth across Burgundy and Beaujolais appellations.
• Maison Lorgeril: French négociant with Beaujolais, Burgundy, and Loire holdings. Closely comparable négociant model, French regional breadth, and family ownership heritage.

Broad incumbents

• M. Chapoutier: Major Rhône Valley producer and négociant with international prestige. While primarily Rhône-focused, the négociant model and global DTC ambitions make it a comparable strategic benchmark.
• Famille Perrin (Château de Beaucastel): Major French family-owned wine producer (Château de Beaucastel) with international distribution and a tourism component at Château de Beaucastel. Comparable family structure, French AOC focus, and global export scale.
• Boisset Collection: Large French family-owned wine group with multiple Burgundy and Beaujolais estates. Comparable family ownership, négociant activities, and broad AOC portfolio across France.

Regional players

• Georges Duboeuf's main regional competitor - Château de Pizay: Beaujolais producer and tourism operator with on-site wine tourism (caveau, restaurant, hotel) directly in Romanèche-Thorins. Most direct local competitor for both wine and tourism offerings.
• Vins Georges Vernay: Family-run French wine estate with international recognition and similar heritage positioning. Comparable family-owned, terroir-focused French wine business with global DTC ambitions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFli2o1MvcN5UM9MygyG1oA/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/GeorgesDuboeufFrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hameau-duboeuf/?trk=pprofile_company&originalSubdomain=fr
• Instagraminstagram.com/georgesduboeufofficiel
• Xx.com/georges_duboeuf

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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