Domaine de Vauroux

What Domaine de Vauroux does

Domaine de Vauroux is a family-owned wine estate (SCEA) located on the heights of Chablis, Burgundy, France, producing 100% Chardonnay white wines across the full Chablis appellation hierarchy. Founded in 1956 by the Tricon family and owned by Olivier Tricon since 1998, the estate operates 43 hectares of vineyards on Kimmeridgian clay-limestone terroir, with holdings including Premier Cru Montmains (1.20 hectares) and Grand Cru Bougros (0.70 hectares). The product portfolio spans six cuvées: Bourgogne Chardonnay, Chablis, Chablis Vieilles Vignes (from approximately 40-year-old vines), Chablis Premier Cru Montmains, Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre, and Chablis Grand Cru Bougros.

The estate practices reasoned viticulture (viticulture raisonnée) with harvests at optimal maturity, delicate pressing, and stainless steel fermentation aimed at preserving aromatic elegance. Production is conducted with rigorous hygiene protocols from harvest through bottling. The core technology stack is traditional Burgundian winemaking — there is no proprietary software, digital platform, or AI-driven viticulture system. Wines are positioned by aging potential ranging from 1-3 years for entry cuvées up to 15 years for Grand Cru Bougros.

Commercially, Domaine de Vauroux operates a direct-to-consumer model, selling through phone, email, website contact form, and appointment-based estate visits. Olivier Tricon personally travels internationally to major capitals, indicating some export presence likely via wine merchants and distributors. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to contact the estate directly. The estate has 11-50 employees, registered social capital of €38,500, and maintains a minimal digital marketing presence via Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. There are no disclosed funding rounds, partnerships, awards, or institutional investors, consistent with a closely-held independent family operation.

Name

Domaine de Vauroux

Legal name

SCEA Domaine de Vauroux

Website

https://domainedevauroux.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Domaine de Vauroux is a family-owned Burgundy wine estate in Chablis, France, producing 43 hectares of 100% Chardonnay white wines across six cuvées from Bourgogne to Grand Cru Bougros, selling direct-to-consumer to wine enthusiasts and collectors via estate visits and international distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wineries & Vineyards

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Grape Vineyards (111332), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

Keywords

• Chablis wine production
• Burgundy white wines
• Premier Cru wines
• Grand Cru wines
• Chardonnay winemaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Chablis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Production and Sales: Domaine de Vauroux generates revenue through the production and sale of Chablis wines. The winery produces a full range of Burgundy wines from entry-level Bourgogne Chardonnay to Premier Cru and Grand Cru Chablis wines. Sales occur directly through the estate with visits by appointment, suggesting a direct-to-consumer model supplemented by wholesale distribution to wine merchants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Domaine de Vauroux is a Burgundy Chablis wine producer operating 43 hectares of vineyards managed by Olivier Tricon since 1998. The estate produces a portfolio of six Chablis AOC white wines from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on Kimmeridgian clay-limestone terroir, ranging from entry-level Bourgogne Chardonnay and classic Chablis to old-vine Chablis Vieilles Vignes, two Premier Cru cuvées (Montmains and Montée de Tonnerre), and the Grand Cru Bougros. Wines are made using reasoned viticulture with stainless steel fermentation and sold primarily through direct estate sales by appointment.

Product overview

Domaine de Vauroux is a Burgundy/Chablis wine producer operating 43 hectares of vineyards managed by Olivier Tricon since 1998. The domain offers a portfolio of six Chablis AOC white wines: entry-level Bourgogne Chardonnay, classic Chablis, premium Chablis Vieilles Vignes (from 40-year-old vines), two Premiers Crus (Montmains and Montée de Tonnerre), and Grand Cru Bougros. All wines are 100% Chardonnay, produced using reasoned viticulture with stainless steel fermentation, and range from approachable young drinking wines to age-worthy premier and grand cru selections.

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Products and services

• Bourgogne Chardonnay Entry-level Chablis-region white wine made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on Kimmeridgian clay-limestone terroir in the commune of Tonnerre, featuring buttery, chalky, and lemony notes with floral undertones. Best consumed young within 1-3 years at 10°C. Targets newcomers to Burgundy wines.
• Chablis Classic Chablis AOC white wine from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on south/southeast-facing vineyards along the Serein river, displaying spicy white pepper, ripe cacao, and marly hazelnut notes with iodized, salivating mouthfeel. Can age up to 10 years; best consumed within 3 years at 10°C.
• Chablis Vieilles Vignes Premium Chablis from old vines averaging 40 years of age sourced from mass selection. Pale gold color with fresh spicy and floral notes of honeysuckle and lime blossom; deeply rooted vines provide aromatic complexity with fresh, saline, iodized mouthfeel. Drink within 3 years or age up to 8 years at 12°C.
• Chablis Premier Cru Montmains Premier Cru Chablis from Montmains climats, produced on 1.20 hectares with south-facing 35-year-old vines. Golden yellow color with dry fruits and ripe fruit aromas; described as the most tender of the Left Bank Premiers Crus, offering elegance, concentration, and rich structure. Best after 3 years with aging potential of 10 years at 12°C.
• Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru Chablis from Montée de Tonnerre, considered the most complete of Chablis Premiers Crus. Produced from 100% Chardonnay with west-facing exposure. Shows iodized and spicy nose with great purity, onctuous and ample body, with toast and hazelnut finish. Minerality, florality, and richness combine for delicate elegance. Wait 2-3 years, age up to 10 years at 12°C.
• Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Flagship Grand Cru Chablis from Bougros climats on the right bank of the Serein river, with northwest exposure, produced on 0.70 hectares. Brilliant clear gold color with highly expressive bouquet, supple and fatty body, fresh and fruity. Rich, round, and flattering with great aromatic persistence characteristic of Chablis Grand Crus. Excellent for cellaring; peaks after 3 years, drink within 8 years but can age up to 15 years at 12°C.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wines can age from 3 to 15 years depending on cuvée, with Grand Cru Bougros having the highest aging potential.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Domaine William Fèvre: One of the most established Chablis producers with a full range from Petit Chablis through Grand Cru, including holdings in Bougros and other Premier/Grand Cru climats. Directly comparable to Domaine de Vauroux on geography, product portfolio, and DTC/export orientation, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Domaine Raveneau: Highly prestigious small Chablis producer with extremely limited production and cult-status allocations across Chablis, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru. Comparable on product category and family heritage model; positioned at the upper bound of the category on scarcity and price.
• Domaine Christian Moreau: Chablis family estate producing the full Chablis hierarchy including notable Premier Cru and Grand Cru cuvées. Directly comparable on geography, family-ownership structure, and portfolio breadth.
• Domaine Servin: Family-run Chablis producer with broad AOC coverage including Premier Cru and Grand Cru bottlings. Comparable size, family-ownership model, and traditional Chablis winemaking approach.
• Domaine Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin: Chablis family domaine with deep holdings across Chablis Premier and Grand Cru climats, focused on terroir-driven Chardonnay. Comparable product mix, family heritage, and export-oriented sales model.
• Domaine Louis Michel & Fils: Independent Chablis family estate with strong holdings across the appellation, including Premier Cru and Grand Cru climats. Comparable family-owned, terroir-focused producer model.
• Domaine Billaud-Simon: Chablis domaine with broad AOC coverage and significant international presence. Comparable portfolio structure spanning village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru wines.
• Domaine Laroche: Major Chablis domaine with extensive Premier Cru and Grand Cru holdings, well-developed international distribution, and a structured DTC channel. Same appellation, same grape, same AOC hierarchy as Domaine de Vauroux; competitive on shelf at every tier.

Broad incumbents

• Maison Joseph Drouhin: Major Burgundy négociant house with significant Chablis holdings, global distribution, and a broad portfolio across Burgundy and beyond. Comparable on Chablis production but operates at substantially larger scale and across multiple appellations.
• Bouchard Père & Fils: Historic Burgundy négociant with Chablis production among its wider portfolio. Comparable on Chablis product category but with a much broader regional footprint and stronger global brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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