Château d'Aqueria

Name

Château d'Aqueria

Legal name

SCA CHÂTEAU D'AQUERIA

Website

https://aqueria.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AOC Rhône Valley Wines

NAICS

Wineries (312130)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Rhône Valley wines
• AOC Tavel rosé
• Lirac appellation wines
• Estate winery production
• Wine tourism experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Tavel

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

Revenue model

1. Wine sales (direct-to-consumer): Direct sales of AOC Tavel, Lirac Rouge, Lirac Blanc, and Lirac Héritage wines through the on-site caveau. Customers visit the property for tastings and purchases. No e-commerce channel indicated.
2. Wine tourism experiences: Revenue from guided cellar tours, walking trail experiences, and wine tasting sessions. Visitors pay for tasting experiences and may purchase wine during visits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Château d'Aqueria is a historic estate winery producing four AOC wines from its vineyards in the Tavel and Lirac appellations of the southern Rhône Valley: Tavel rosé, Lirac Rouge, Lirac Blanc, and the limited premium Lirac L'Héritage d'Aqueria (released only in exceptional vintages). Wines are sold directly to consumers via the on-site caveau in Tavel, complemented by paid wine tourism experiences including guided cellar tours, tastings, and self-guided walking trails; no e-commerce channel is offered.

Product overview

Château d'Aqueria is a historic wine estate in the southern Rhône Valley producing wines under the Tavel and Lirac appellations. The portfolio consists of four distinct AOC wines spanning three colors: two Lirac wines (red and white), one Tavel rosé, and one premium Lirac heritage blend. The estate operates a traditional winemaking approach with sustainable viticulture practices and is transitioning toward organic production. Wine tourism experiences including cellar tours and tastings are also offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L'Héritage d'Aqueria: A premium Lirac red wine produced exclusively in exceptional years from the Château's top terroirs, made from Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre.
• Château d'Aqueria Tavel
• Château d'Aqueria Lirac Red
• Château d'Aqueria Lirac White

Products and services

• Tavel Château d'Aqueria Terroir rosé from the Tavel appellation produced from red and white grapes grown on sandy soils; a blend of 50% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah, 10% Clairette, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Bourboulenc, and 5% Cinsault, aged 6 months in stainless steel and concrete vats. Features an intense ruby color and spicy, fruity notes. Targeted at gastronomy pairings and direct-to-consumer visitors.
• Lirac Rouge Château d'Aqueria Red wine from the Lirac appellation made from 50% Grenache Noir, 25% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, and 5% Cinsault from sandy clay soils with round pebbles. Aged one-third in French oak barrels for 6-10 months. Features floral, ripe red-fruit, and spice notes with elegant tannins combining power and delicacy; cellaring potential of 8-10 years.
• Lirac Blanc Château d'Aqueria White wine from the Lirac appellation crafted from limestone scree soils, composed of 50% Grenache Blanc, 25% Clairette, 15% Roussanne, and 10% Viognier. Displays complex aromas of peaches, white flowers, and exotic notes with mineral freshness.
• Lirac L'héritage d'Aqueria Premium red wine produced exclusively in exceptional years from the estate's top terroirs, a precise blend of 50% Grenache Noir and 50% Mourvèdre from sandy clay soils with round pebbles. Aged 18 months with 40% in 1-4 year old French oak barrels. Offers a dark deep red color with violet tints, stone-fruit aromas, and silky tannins; cellaring potential of 10-15 years.
• Wine tourism experiences (cellar tours, guided visits, self-guided walking trails, tasting sessions) Paid and free visitor experiences at the Tavel estate, including guided cellar tours (by prior appointment), self-guided walking trails with panoramic views, and wine tasting sessions at the on-site caveau, plus the seasonal 'Les Estivales d'Aqueria' ephemeral bar with live music and appetizer platters. Targeted at wine tourists, enthusiasts, and gift buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tavel was the first rosé wine to receive AOC classification in France (1936)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• M. Chapoutier: Major Rhône Valley producer spanning multiple appellations including Lirac; operates at much greater scale with extensive international distribution and biodynamic viticulture.
• Château de Beaucastel (Famille Perrin): Iconic Rhône Valley producer (primarily Châteauneuf-du-Pape but with Lirac and Côtes du Rhône holdings); comparable prestige positioning, organic/biodynamic viticulture, and family-owned heritage structure.
• Domaine E. Guigal: The acquirer of Château d'Aqueria (May 2022) and a renowned Northern Rhône producer; operates across multiple Rhône Valley appellations with significantly larger scale and global distribution.

Direct peers

• Domaine Grand Veneur (Alain Jaume): A Rhône Valley producer with holdings across Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, and Côtes du Rhône; comparable family-owned structure and direct-to-consumer sales.
• Domaine de la Janasse: A Lirac and Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer based in the Southern Rhône; comparable scale, premium positioning, and direct-to-consumer estate sales approach.
• Prieuré de Montezargues: A Tavel appellation producer with comparable estate size and focus on premium rosé; directly competes in the same Tavel AOC niche.
• Domaine Roger Sabon: A Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Lirac producer with traditional winemaking approach; comparable scale, family ownership structure, and Rhône heritage positioning.
• Domaine de la Mordorée: A leading Tavel and Lirac producer with comparable estate size and direct-to-consumer tasting room operations; directly competes in the same appellations with a similar premium positioning focus.
• Château Pesquié: A Southern Rhône producer (Ventoux appellation) with comparable estate size, organic/biodynamic practices, and family heritage; similar premium positioning and direct sales approach.
• Domaine Font de Michelle: A Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Southern Rhône producer with traditional winemaking approach; comparable estate size and heritage positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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