Castle of Meursault

What Castle of Meursault does

Château de Meursault (legal entity SCEV du Château de Meursault, RCS Dijon 752 036 418) is a privately-held Burgundy wine estate headquartered at 5 Rue du Moulin Foulot in Meursault, France, with an additional sales and tourism venue at the Marché aux Vins in the former Cordeliers monastery in Beaune. The estate controls 112 hectares of vineyard (67 ha at Château de Meursault plus Château de Marsannay) across 38 appellations — including 20 Premiers Crus and 6 Grands Crus spanning Meursault, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, Beaune, Volnay, Aloxe-Corton, Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses, Ladoix, Savigny-lès-Beaune, and regional Bourgogne — and produces both Pinot Noir reds and Chardonnay whites under traditional Burgundy vinification: manual harvest in 20kg perforated boxes, hand sorting for whites, optical sorting for reds, barrel aging, and vinification in historic 12th–19th century Cistercian cellars covering 3,500m². The entire vineyard has been conducted under organic (agriculture biologique) agriculture since the 2022 vintage, with agroecological practices including Poussard pruning, cover crops, biodiversity corridors, and a 'gourmet forest' concept developed with Fabrice Des Jours.

The business operates three revenue streams. Wine sales are conducted direct-to-consumer through the estate's own e-commerce platform (chateau-meursault.com), with online ordering, credit-card payment, and direct shipping to mainland France (€35 flat shipping under 24 bottles/€350, free above that threshold). Wine tourism and experiences generate a second revenue stream through on-site tastings ranging from walk-in €35 sessions to a €175-per-person Exclusive experience featuring 8 Premiers and Grands Crus, plus Château tours, Primeurs tastings, and the annual Paulée celebration (500+ attendees). A third stream comes from event hosting in the Grand Salons — modular spaces with gilded ceilings suitable for corporate events, seminars, weddings, and receptions. Customers are primarily high-net-worth wine collectors and enthusiasts (persona segment), wine tourists, corporate and event clients, and wine trade and professionals, with restaurant partnerships (Loiseau des Vignes, Michelin-starred L'Auberge de La Charme) supporting food-pairing experiences.

Ownership is held by the Halley family (family-office structure), which acquired the estate in 2012; the Halley family previously controlled Pro-modès, which merged with Carrefour in 1999. Under current ownership the estate has expanded its vineyard footprint from 94 to 112 hectares, completed a full renovation of the 18th-century Château (which had not been in real use since 1945) by 2022, and begun renovation of the historic cuverie in 2024. Operations are led by Publication Manager Stéphane Follin-Arbelet, an agronomist and molecular biologist with prior senior roles at Bouchard Père et Fils under the Henriot family. The estate has no public funding, no external institutional investors, and no parent company beyond the family-office vehicle; it is legally domiciled in France, distributes only within mainland France (excluding Corsica), and markets through its own website, newsletter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, alongside earned coverage from critics such as Jasper Morris, Bettane+Desseauve, Allen Meadows, and Sarah Marsh.

Name

Castle of Meursault

Legal name

SCEV du Château de Meursault

Website

https://chateau-meursault.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Château de Meursault is a private Burgundy wine estate producing premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay across 38 appellations from 112 organically-farmed hectares, with direct-to-consumer wine sales, on-site tastings, and corporate event hosting in Meursault and Beaune.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Burgundy Wines

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Organic Vineyard & Wine Grape Farming (AFAGAKAI), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Burgundy wine production
• Organic wine estate
• Premium French wines
• Wine tourism services
• Grand Cru winemaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Meursault

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of wines across 38 appellations including 20 Premiers Crus and 6 Grands Crus. Wines are sold in 75cl bottles with pricing varying by cuvée and vintage. Online ordering with credit card payment and direct shipping to customers.
2. Wine Tourism and Experiences: On-site tasting experiences and Château tours generating revenue from individual visitors and groups. Includes various tasting packages (from €35 to €175), tour experiences, and special events.
3. Event Hosting and Receptions: Private event hosting including corporate events, seminars, weddings, and the annual Paulée celebration. The Grands Salons with gilded ceilings and modular spaces accommodate various event formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Château de Meursault is a historic Burgundy wine estate that produces and directly sells premium red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay) wines from its own 67-hectare vineyard across 38 appellations including 20 Premiers Crus and 6 Grands Crus. Wines are bottled and sold directly to consumers via the Château's e-commerce site and on-site tasting room, with delivery across mainland France. The estate also operates paid wine tourism experiences (tours and tastings) and event hosting (corporate events, weddings, seminars) at its 18th-century Château and historic Cistercian cellars.

Product overview

Château de Meursault is a prestigious Burgundy wine estate producing both red wines (from Pinot Noir) and white wines (from Chardonnay) across 38 appellations including 20 Premiers Crus and 6 Grands Crus from its own organically-farmed vines. The estate's wine portfolio spans village-level wines (Meursault du Château, Meursault Les Dressoles, Meursault Le Limozin, Beaune, Savigny-Lès-Beaune, Ladoix Les Chaillots, Bourgogne Aligoté) and premier cru wines (Meursault Premier Cru Perrières, Meursault Premier Cru Les Charmes-Dessus, Pommard Premier Cru Clos des Epenots, Pommard Premier Cru Clos de la Platière, Beaune Premier Cru Blanches Fleurs, Beaune Premier Cru Grèves Les Trois Journaux, Beaune Premier Cru Les Cent-Vignes, Beaune Premier Cru Toussaints, Beaune Premier Cru Tuvilains, Beaune Premier Cru Fèves, Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chênes, Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru Les Maréchaudes, Savigny-Lès-Beaune Premier Cru Les Peuillets, Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Sous Frétille, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Canet, plus Monopole Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons) and Grand Cru wines (Corton Grand Cru Les Maréchaudes, Corton Grand Cru Charlemagne, Corton Grand Cru Vergennes, Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet). Beyond wine production, the estate offers wine tourism experiences (tours, tastings, events) from its 18th-century château and historic cellars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meursault Premier Cru Perrières White Chardonnay from the Perrières climat in Meursault, producing wines of great minerality and power; one of the estate's most acclaimed Premiers Crus.
• Meursault Premier Cru Les Charmes-Dessus White Chardonnay from the upper part of the Charmes climat, considered one of the most typical climats of Meursault, appreciated for richness and delicacy.
• Meursault Premier Cru Charmes White Chardonnay from the Charmes climat, one of the most famous in Meursault, appreciated for richness and gourmandise.
• Meursault du Château Village-level white Chardonnay blend from five plots in the Meursault appellation, positioned as the ambassador cuvée of the Château.
• Meursault Les Dressoles Village-level white Chardonnay from the lower part of Meursault appellation, producing ample and rich wines with notes of apricot and vanilla.
• Meursault Le Limozin Village-level white Chardonnay from a small climat located alongside the best Premiers Crus of Meursault (Les Charmes, Les Genevrières, Les Porusots).
• Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons Monopole White Chardonnay from an estate monopoly in Meursault, one of the spearheads of the appellation thanks to its exceptional terroir.
• Corton Grand Cru Les Maréchaudes Red Pinot Noir from Corton Grand Cru Les Maréchaudes, characterized by solid structure, massive tannins, and high acidity providing great balance. Awarded Wine of the Year 2025 by London Wine Competition.
• Corton Grand Cru Charlemagne White Chardonnay from Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, facing southwest on white and stony soil absorbing heat throughout the day.
• Corton Grand Cru Vergennes Available in both red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay) versions. The red offers round and fruity palate with woody and leather flavors; the white from Corton Vergennes Grand Cru.
• Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet Red Pinot Noir from the Corton Le Rognet climat.
• Pommard Premier Cru Clos des Epenots Red Pinot Noir from one of the best Premiers Crus of the Pommard appellation, with velvet, flesh, and strength on the palate. Awarded Decanter Best in Show (2023 vintage, 97/100 Gold Medal).
• Pommard Premier Cru Clos de la Platière Red Pinot Noir from one of the highest climats of the Pommard appellation (approximately 300m altitude), among the latest-ripening sites.
• Beaune Premier Cru Blanches Fleurs White Chardonnay located north of the Beaune appellation, with intense bouquet on floral, fruity, vanilla, and brioche notes.
• Beaune Premier Cru Grèves Les Trois Journaux Red Pinot Noir from the heart of Les Grèves in Beaune, an area representing three days of work a horse can achieve.
• Beaune Premier Cru Les Cent-Vignes Red Pinot Noir named from the Gallo-Roman village En Sanvignes, producing a fleshy texture with silky tannins.
• Beaune Premier Cru Toussaints Red Pinot Noir from a plot located halfway up the hillside between Les Grèves and Les Fèves in Beaune.
• Beaune Premier Cru Tuvilains White Chardonnay from the south of the Beaune Premier Cru appellation, at the bottom of the hillside with deep slightly stony soil.
• Beaune Premier Cru Fèves Red Pinot Noir characterized by finesse and remarkable balance, with intense black fruits and woody notes.
• Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Chênes Red Pinot Noir from the top of the hillside at approximately 270m altitude, with a view over Volnay and Meursault terroirs.
• Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru Les Maréchaudes Red Pinot Noir from Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru Les Maréchaudes, well balanced between density and freshness.
• Ladoix Les Chaillots Red Pinot Noir from a plot added to the portfolio since the 2018 vintage, producing soft wines with fine tannins from clay-limestone soil related to flint.
• Savigny-Lès-Beaune Premier Cru Les Peuillets Available in red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay) versions from an early-ripening terroir producing generous, dense, elegantly tannic wines with black fruits and spices.
• Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Sous Frétille White Chardonnay facing south on light brown moderately stony soil; a fairly late-ripening sector where grapes need time to reach full ripeness.
• Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Canet White Chardonnay from the Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Canet climat.
• Bourgogne Aligoté Regional white wine from the Aligoté grape, producing frank and pleasant wines with a fresh nose of lemon and floral notes.
• Bourgogne Terroir d'Exception Regional Bourgogne appellation cuvée representing the estate's exceptional terroir.
• Beaune (village) Village-level red Pinot Noir blend from three plots (Les Beaux Fougets, Les Prévoles, Blanches Fleurs) bringing complexity with toasted and spicy notes.
• Savigny-Lès-Beaune (village) Village-level red Pinot Noir from hilltop plots on brown, stony, and poor soils, with red fruits, spices, and silky tannins.
• Wine Tours and Tastings Paid on-site wine tourism experiences at the Château including Grands Terroirs (7 wines with tour, €59), Estivale (summer tasting of 7 wines, €53), Exclusive (8 Premiers & Grands Crus private experience with park, vineyard, Château, and cellars, €175), Prestige (8 prestigious wines with tour in private room, €105), group visit (6 wines for 10-30 people, €49), and walk-in tastings from €35 per person.
• Events and Receptions Venue hire and event hosting services in the Grands Salons (ceilings decorated in golds and ochres) suitable for cocktail parties, lunches, dinners, workshops, seminars, weddings, and corporate events, with on-site wine experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Meursault Premier Cru Perrières scored 96/100 by Jasper Morris
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Loiseau des VignesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Loiseau des Vignes restaurant in Beaune for wine and food pairing experiences. Château de Meursault provides 'Grands Terroirs' tasting experience while the restaurant provides gourmet lunch reservations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Joseph Drouhin: Major Burgundy producer (founded 1880) with extensive holdings across Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits including Beaujolais; family-owned with international distribution and biodynamic viticulture practices, similar in structure and market positioning.
• Domaine William Fèvre: Premier Chablis producer with significant Premier and Grand Cru holdings; comparable estate-based Burgundy model with strong tourism and on-site tasting program, and analogous premium positioning.
• Domaine Leflaive: Premium white-Burgundy specialist in Puligny-Montrachet and surrounding appellations; pioneering biodynamic producer with strong critical acclaim. Highly comparable for premium pricing, organic/sustainable positioning, and Meursault/Côte de Beaune overlap.
• Albert Bichot: Burgundy family-owned producer and négociant with broad appellation coverage (Chablis to Côte de Nuits), comparable portfolio breadth, and a similar mix of estate wines plus négociant activity across Premiers and Grands Crus.
• Bouchard Père et Fils: Major historic Burgundy négociant with one of the largest vineyard portfolios, producing both white and red wines across Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Stéphane Follin-Arbelet served as general manager here for 15+ years, providing deep operational comparability.
• Domaine Faiveley: Family-owned Burgundy estate and négociant with substantial Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune holdings, including notable Grands Crus (Clos Vougeot, Latricières-Chambertin). Comparable size, family ownership, and DTC/tourism positioning.
• Louis Latour: Long-established Burgundy producer and négociant (founded 1797) with broad portfolio across Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, including significant holdings in Corton-Charlemagne and other Grand Crus. Comparable estate-based model with strong international distribution.
• Maison Champy: Burgundy producer (claims oldest house in Beaune, founded 1720) with vineyards across Côte de Beaune including Corton and Beaune Premiers Crus; comparable heritage narrative, estate-tourism model, and organic conversion story.
• Château de Marsannay: Sister estate owned by the Halley family, jointly acquired with Château de Meursault in 2012; produces Burgundy wines including Marsannay and Chambolle-Musigny with a comparable estate model combining vineyard, wine tourism, and event hosting.

Broad incumbents

• Domaine de la Romanée-Conti: The iconic Burgundy estate with the most prestigious Grand Cru holdings (Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, etc.); operates a similar estate-based Burgundy model with limited but extremely high-priced production, benchmark for valuation of top Burgundy estates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChateauDeMeursault
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chateau-de-meursault
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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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