Julien De Savignac

What Julien De Savignac does

Julien de Savignac is a French family-owned wine merchant, producer, and commercial agency founded in 1983 by Patrick Montfort in Le Bugue, Dordogne, and led since 2008 by his son Julien Montfort. The company operates a hybrid model that combines 12 physical retail stores across South-West France (Le Bugue, Sarlat, Périgueux, Brantôme, Angoulême) and the Paris region (Paris Saint Antoine, Paris Cambronne, Levallois-Perret, Suresnes, Vincennes, Saint-Germain-en-Laye), an e-commerce platform with 5,000+ wine references and 300+ whisky products, a B2B commercial agency serving restaurants/hotels/wine merchants, and own-vineyard production at Château Briand (Bergerac) and Clos l'Envège (Monbazillac). It was recognized in the Palmarès France Capital Meilleure Enseigne Cavistes 2025.

Name

Julien De Savignac

Legal name

Julien de Savignac

Website

https://julien-de-savignac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Retail & Distribution

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

Keywords

• Wine merchant
• Wine retail
• Vineyard production
• Spirits distribution
• Wine education

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Bugue

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Retail Sales: Sale of wines and spirits to individual consumers through physical retail stores and e-commerce platform. Products include own branded wines (JDS, Jardins, Collection Magis) as well as wines from partner producers.
2. Commercial Agency: Commercial agency selling wines on behalf of mandants (vine growers or distribution companies) to professionals in defined geographic sectors.
3. Restaurant and Hotel Supply: Professional B2B supply to restaurants and hospitality businesses.
4. Own Wine Production: Production and sale of wines from their own vineyards (Château Briand and Clos l'Envège), as well as branded wines assembled from partner vineyard parcels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Julien de Savignac is a French wine merchant (négociant), producer, and retailer founded in 1983, operating 12 physical stores across South-West France and the Paris region alongside a comprehensive e-commerce platform offering over 5,000 wine references and 300+ whiskies. The company produces its own wines from two family vineyards (Château Briand in Bergerac and Clos l'Envège in Monbazillac) and also functions as a commercial agency selling partner-producer wines to restaurants, hotels, and independent wine merchants. A WSET-certified training subsidiary, Viniscalies, delivers professional wine and spirits education.

Product overview

Julien de Savignac is a French wine merchant and producer founded in 1983, operating as both a retailer (with 12 physical stores) and e-commerce platform. The company produces its own wines under the Vins JDS brand, which includes the Collection Magis (premium parcellary selections) and Les Jardins (entry-level range). Own vineyards include Château Briand (Bergerac) and Clos l'Envège (Monbazillac). The product portfolio spans over 5,000 wine references from all major French wine regions (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Loire, Languedoc, Provence) plus international whiskies (300+ products). A training division, VINISCALIES, offers WSET-certified wine education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Julien de Savignac (JDS): Premium wine range including Bergerac rouge, Bergerac sec, Bergerac rosé, and Monbazillac Amélie
• Les Jardins
• Collection Magis
• Champagne Julien
• Clos l'Envège
• Château Briand

Products and services

• Vins JDS (Julien de Savignac branded wines) The company's signature own-brand wine collection featuring wines from the company's own vineyards and partner winemakers, including Bergerac rouge, Bergerac sec, Bergerac rosé, and Monbazillac Amélie.
• Collection Magis
• Les Jardins Entry-level JDS sub-brand range focused on fruit-forward, approachable wines with annual production of 80,000 to 150,000 bottles, including Feuillardier (red, 100% merlot), Quatre Vents (white, Sauvignon-dominant), and Larmandie (rosé).
• Château Briand - Bergerac Family-owned vineyard in Bergerac producing red, white, and rosé wines, part of the estate's own production.
• Clos l'Envège - Monbazillac Family vineyard of 10 hectares (7 under vine) in Monbazillac, producing sweet Monbazillac wines including Cuvée Marie and Cuvée Henry IV.
• Whiskies Over 300 whisky products including Single Malt, Blend, and other types sourced from Scotland, France, Ireland, Japan, and the USA, ranging from approximately €17 to €180+.
• VINISCALIES (WSET Wine & Spirit Training) WSET-certified training center offering diplomas in wines and spirits recognized internationally and approved as a French continuing education center for wine professionals.
• Bergerac & Sud-Ouest Regional Wines 124 wines from Bergerac and South-West France, including appellations such as Cahors, Buzet, Côtes de Bergerac, Monbazillac, Pécharmant, Saussignac, and IGP du Périgord.
• Bordeaux Wines 185 Bordeaux wines including Premiers and Seconds Grand Crus Classés, Cru Bourgeois, and second wines from appellations such as Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, and Sauternes.
• Burgundy Wines
• Rhône Valley Wines 64 Rhône Valley wines from appellations including Châteauneuf du Pape, Côte Rôtie, Hermitage, Crozes Hermitage, Condrieu, and Vacqueyras.
• Loire Valley Wines 38 Loire Valley wines including Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé, Chinon, Vouvray, and Muscadet.
• Champagne Champagne range including the house brand Champagne Julien Brut 1er Cru and partner-producer labels such as Champagne Deutz, Champagne Taittinger, and Champagne Charles Mignon.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ wine references available through one supplier
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Wine Houses and Domaines (Partner Producers)coreOthersJulien de Savignac distributes wines from over 40 wine houses and domaines including: Château de Beaucastel, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Champagne Deutz, Champagne Taittinger, Château Haut Brion, Domaine Jacques Prieur, Louis Jadot, Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Alain Brumont, André Lurton, François Lurton, Château Minuty, Château Miraval, Wine Not, Aegerter, and many others. The company holds exclusive national or regional distribution rights for the finest Bergerac wines and maintains trust-based relationships with independent winegrowers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Berry Bros. & Rudd: Historic UK-based wine merchant with international retail and wholesale. Comparable family-led heritage business model and commitment to fine wine expertise and education.
• Tannico: Leading Italian online wine retailer with pan-European delivery. Comparable pure-play e-commerce model with broad multi-regional catalog and DTC focus.
• Caves Augé: Historic Parisian wine merchant (since 1850) with retail and wholesale operations. Comparable multi-channel model and curated French wine selection, but primarily Paris-focused.

Emerging players

• Le Petit Ballon: French wine subscription and online retailer targeting consumers via curated discovery. Overlaps in casual consumer wine buyer segment and competes for digital-first wine shoppers.
• Wine & Co: French online wine retailer with curated selection and strong B2C digital presence. Competes directly in JDS's e-commerce channel for casual wine buyers.

Direct peers

• Millesima: Bordeaux-based wine merchant specialized in fine and classified growths, with strong e-commerce and European delivery. Comparable direct-to-consumer model with 185+ Bordeaux SKUs is directly aligned with JDS's Bordeaux category.
• Nicolas (Réseau Nicolas): Largest French wine retail chain with 1,500+ stores nationwide. Directly competes in core wine merchant category, with similar B2B/B2C split and curated regional/national selection. JDS competes as a boutique, specialist alternative.
• Lavinia: Premium French wine retailer with flagship Paris stores and broad catalog. Comparable omnichannel model (retail + e-commerce + B2B) and similar emphasis on expert curation and education.
• Inter Caves: French wine retail franchise network with hundreds of storefronts. Comparable négociant model selling multi-regional wine selection to consumers and professionals, with similar urban and regional presence.
• Vinatis: French online wine retailer with extensive catalog and national delivery. Directly competes in JDS's e-commerce channel and overlaps in B2B services for restaurants and individuals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JDS.France
• Instagraminstagram.com/julien.de.savignac.france
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/julien-de-savignac

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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