Domaine de la Baume

What Domaine de la Baume does

Domaine de la Baume is a French wine producer and direct-to-consumer retailer founded in 1880, headquartered in Servian in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The company produces and sells red, white, rosé, sparkling (Crémant de Limoux, Blanquette de Limoux), and alcohol-free wines (La Galinière 0% range) across a portfolio of 11 estates and châteaux under the Collection Famille Helfrich, including Château Belles Eaux, Château des Jaume, Domaine de Tholomiès, Domaine du Joncas, Maison Salasar, and others. The portfolio spans over 15 AOP and IGP appellations, with organic, biodynamic, and HVE3 certifications across multiple properties.

Core production technology combines precision viticulture, night harvesting (vendanges nocturnes), controlled-temperature fermentation in thermoregulated vats, French oak barrel aging, malolactic fermentation, and an innovative dealcoholization process for the alcohol-free range. The company operates a direct-to-consumer business model through its owned e-commerce storefront (domaine-labaume.com), a physical caveau (tasting room) at the Servian estate, and curated wine tourism experiences via secretsdecave.com. Pricing ranges from €6.50 (entry-level Muscat) to €45.00 (premium Magnum formats), with gift boxes (coffrets) priced €25–€55 and free delivery in mainland France for orders of 36+ bottles or €300+.

The company is privately held by the Helfrich family and serves individual wine consumers (B2C) for personal consumption, gifting, and wine tourism, with a secondary trade/professional channel for wine merchants and restaurants. Brand marketing is driven through Instagram, blog content, email newsletters, and on-site events including "After Week" evenings and guided tastings. The company is not publicly listed, has no disclosed funding rounds, and has between 11 and 50 employees.

Name

Domaine de la Baume

Legal name

Domaine de la Baume

Website

https://domaine-labaume.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Domaine de la Baume is a French wine producer and direct-to-consumer retailer founded in 1880, operating 11 estates across the Languedoc-Roussillon region and selling red, white, rosé, sparkling, and alcohol-free wines online and at its Servian caveau.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

Keywords

• French wine production
• Languedoc-Roussillon wines
• Alcohol-free wines
• Sparkling cremant production
• Wine tourism experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Servian

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct wine sales (B2C e-commerce + physical caveau): The primary revenue stream is the direct sale of wines through the company's own e-commerce website and the physical caveau/store located at the Domaine de la Baume property in Servian. Sales span a wide range of varietal wines, sparkling wines (crémants), and alcohol-free alternatives. The company also sells wine accessories and gift boxes (coffrets).
2. Tasting experiences and visits: Revenue from on-site wine tasting sessions, guided tours of the estate (including the renovated historic building 'La Folie'), and organized events such as After Week evenings. Experiences are bookable via secretsdecave.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Domaine de la Baume manufactures and sells red, white, rosé, sparkling (Crémant de Limoux, Blanquette de Limoux), natural sweet (Muscat), and alcohol-free wines produced from 11 estates and châteaux across the Languedoc-Roussillon, Rhône, and Provence regions. Wines are sold directly to consumers via the company's e-commerce platform and on-site caveau in Servian, France, and complemented by tasting experiences and wine tourism.

Product overview

Domaine de la Baume is a wine producer and e-commerce platform based in Servian, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, operating since 1880. The company offers a diverse portfolio of wines from multiple estates including Domaine de la Baume, Château Belles Eaux, Château de la Boutignane, Château des Jaume, Domaine de Tholomiès, Domaine du Joncas, Domaine du Plan de l'Homme, Domaine Les Ors, Domaine Saint-Paul, Château de la Tuilerie, and Maison Salasar. Wine categories include Vins Blancs (white wines such as Viognier, Chardonnay, Sauvignon), Vins Rouges (red wines including Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot), Vins Rosés, and Bulles (sparkling wines including Crémant de Limoux and Blanquette de Limoux). The company also produces an alcohol-free range called La Galinière Sensation 0%. Additional offerings include gift packages (coffrets), wine accessories (Ice Bag, Stop Bulles, Stop Gouttes, Éventail, Tote Bag), and wine-related gifts (breathalyzer, wooden crates). Products are sold primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce with delivery across France and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Galinière: Non-alcoholic wine collection featuring dealcoholized wines and sparkling options made from Grenache, preserving original grape aromatics.
• Collection Famille Helfrich

Products and services

• Domaine de la Baume white, red, and rosé varietal wines (Viognier, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon, Grenache, Rosé) A diverse range of varietal wines from the Domaine de la Baume estate, including whites (Viognier, Chardonnay, Sauvignon), reds (Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot), and rosés (Grenache Syrah blend), priced €6.50–€18.33 per 75cl bottle. Targeted at individual consumers seeking quality southern French wines for daily consumption and food pairing.
• Château and Domaine AOP estate wines (Château Belles Eaux, Château de la Boutignane, Château des Jaume, Domaine de Tholomiès, Domaine du Joncas, Domaine du Plan de l'Homme, Domaine Les Ors, Domaine Saint-Paul, Château de la Tuilerie) AOP and IGP wines produced from 10 estates and châteaux across Languedoc-Roussillon (e.g., AOP Languedoc Pézenas, AOP Minervois, AOP Terrasses du Larzac, AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages, AOP Fitou, AOP Corbières, AOP Costières de Nîmes, AOP Limoux, IGP Pays d'Oc), including organic (BIO) and biodynamic options. For individual consumers and trade professionals seeking appellation wines.
• Sparkling wines - Crémant de Limoux and Méthode Traditionnelle (Maison Salasar) Sparkling wines from Maison Salasar (founded 1890) including AOP Crémant de Limoux (Carte Azur, Révélation, Carte Rose), AOP Blanquette de Limoux (Carte Blanche Méthode Traditionnelle), and Méthode Traditionnelle (Carte Verte), priced €10.30–€14.50 per bottle. Targeted at consumers and trade seeking traditional-method French sparkling wines.
• La Galinière - Alcohol-free wine range (0% Rosé and 0% Rosé Effervescent) Alcohol-free (0%) wines made from Grenache grapes using proprietary dealcoholization technology that preserves the aromatic profile while removing alcohol; includes Still Rosé and Sparkling Rosé Effervescent variants, priced €15.00 per bottle, vegan and low-calorie (18 kcal/glass). For health-conscious consumers, sober-curious consumers, and pregnant women.
• Wine gift boxes (Coffrets): Coffret Découverte, Coffret Prestige, Coffret Signature, Coffret Syrah Fête des Pères, Coffret La Galinière Curated multi-bottle gift boxes (coffrets) combining estate wines including Coffret Découverte (3 bottles, €28), Coffret Prestige (€28), Coffret Signature (3 premium reds, €55), Coffret Syrah Fête des Pères (€25), and the Dry January Coffret La Galinière featuring two alcohol-free wines. For consumers seeking gifting solutions.
• Wine accessories (Éthylotest, Ice Bag, Tote Bag, Éventail, Stop Gouttes, Stop Bulles, Wooden Crate) Branded wine-related accessories sold alongside wines including single-use breathalyzer (Éthylotest), insulated ice bag, reusable tote bag ('I Love la Baume' slogan), branded folding fan, drip ring (Stop Gouttes), sparkling wine bubble stopper (Stop Bulles), and 2-bottle wooden crate (Caisse bois). Targeted at wine consumers seeking complementary products.
• Wine tourism experiences (tastings, guided estate tours, After Week events) On-site wine tasting sessions, guided tours of the Domaine de la Baume estate (including the renovated historic 'La Folie' building), and organized events such as After Week evenings, private tastings, and the annual Soirée Filles. Bookable via the third-party wine-experiences platform secretsdecave.com. For consumers seeking wine tourism experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award-winning alcohol-free wines: WAFA 2026 Bronze, Silver World's Alcohol Free Awards, 90 points Bettane et Desseauve for La Galinière Sensation Sans Alcool
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• secretsdecave.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecretsdecave.com is a third-party curated wine experience platform through which Domaine de la Baume offers its tasting experiences and estate visits. The platform serves as a distribution channel for wine tourism offerings, enabling visitors to book experiences at the Domaine de la Baume property.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite): Global luxury wine group behind Château Lafite Rothschild with estates across Bordeaux, Languedoc, Chile, Argentina, and China. Comparable multi-estate premium wine group though operating at much larger scale and broader international scope.
• Castel Group: Major French wine producer with extensive portfolio of châteaux and brands across Bordeaux, Loire, Languedoc, and Rhône, plus significant distribution. Comparable producer of appellation wines though with substantially broader wholesale and export reach.
• Les Grands Chais de France: Largest French wine producer with portfolio spanning multiple regions and price points including Languedoc estates. Comparable producer of varietal and appellation wines though at substantially larger scale with extensive retail distribution.
• Maison M. Chapoutier: Established Rhône Valley wine producer and multi-region operator with broader geographic footprint and larger portfolio. Comparable multi-appellation wine group though significantly larger scale and broader international distribution.
• Maison Albert Bichot: Family-owned Burgundian wine group with estates across Burgundy and other French regions plus international distribution. Comparable family-collection structure and DTC emphasis though anchored in Burgundy rather than Languedoc.

Direct peers

• Vignobles Jeanjean: Languedoc-based family wine group with multiple estates and appellations including Mont Tauch and Domaine de Verchant. Comparable multi-estate Languedoc model with direct sales emphasis and similar grape variety focus.
• Gérard Bertrand: Leading multi-estate wine producer in Languedoc-Roussillon with biodynamic credentials across Château l'Hospitalet and other properties. Highly comparable to Domaine de la Baume given shared region, multi-château model, DTC emphasis, and biodynamic positioning.
• Advini: French multi-estate wine group operating more than 20 châteaux and domaines across southern France with significant DTC and retail distribution. Closely comparable to Domaine de la Baume's family-collection structure and Languedoc-Roussillon focus.
• Pierre Gaillard: Multi-estate Rhône wine producer with strong single-estate identity and DTC operations. Comparable in scale and producer-driven DTC distribution model though focused on Rhône rather than Languedoc.
• Famille Perrin: Family-owned wine group behind Château de Beaucastel and other Rhône Valley estates with biodynamic viticulture and DTC distribution. Comparable family-collection structure and organic/biodynamic positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/domaine_labaume
• Xx.com/DomainelaBaume
• Facebookfacebook.com/domaine.delabaume

Compliance20 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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