Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

What Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr does

Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr is a French agricultural cooperative (S.C.A. — Société Coopérative Agricole) founded in 1954 in Hunawihr, Alsace, comprising approximately 110 member winegrowers operating 200 hectares of vineyards, of which 13 hectares are classified AOC Grand Cru across 5 distinct Alsatian terroirs (Rosacker, Froehn, Sporen, Schoenenbourg, Osterberg) and 12 hectares are dedicated to Crémant d'Alsace production. The cooperative produces a comprehensive Alsatian wine portfolio spanning six ranges—Crémants d'Alsace (traditional méthode champenoise sparkling wines), Vins de Tradition (Réserve/Prestige), Vins de Terroir (single-vineyard Lieu-dit and Vieilles Vignes), Grands Crus d'Alsace, Vendanges Tardives and Sélections de Grains Nobles, and Pinot Noir reds/rosés—with average annual production of 15,000 hectoliters (1.6+ million bottles). Underlying production uses whole-cluster pressing, temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation, lees aging with batonnage (4–6 months), traditional Champagne method for Crémants (12–18 months on lattes with riddling), and selective hand-harvesting for late-harvest and noble rot wines; bottling capacity is 6,000 bottles/hour with climate-controlled storage for 1.5 million bottles. The cooperative ranks as the #1 cooperative wine house in Alsace and #3 in France per La Revue du Vin de France.

The cooperative operates a hybrid go-to-market model across three revenue streams. Direct-to-consumer sales flow through the cave-hunawihr.com e-commerce platform (home delivery in mainland France, free shipping above €300, gift magnums above €400) and a year-round on-site caveau de dégustation, augmented by a sommelier-guided wine search chatbot and a 'Club du Président' loyalty program. B2B wholesale covers HORECA, French retail chains, and international distributors across 14+ countries (Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Canada, USA, UK, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Switzerland, Greece, French West Indies), accounting for 25% of sales. A multi-year exclusive private label co-creation partnership with Auchan Group produces the '7 Talents' range sold in Auchan Super and Hyper stores across the Grand Est region. Pricing spans €5.60 (entry Sylvaner Vieilles Vignes) to €30 (Sélection de Grains Nobles), positioning the portfolio across mass-accessible and premium tiers.

The business is governed by a member-owned cooperative structure with no external venture or private equity backing, no subsidiaries, and no public listing. Leadership is anchored by President Georges Wespiser and Director of Publication Dominique Soller. Brand equity is reinforced by recurring medals at Gilbert & Gaillard, Guide Hachette, Mundus Vini, Vinalies Nationales, and Confrérie St Etienne, plus a 900-year vineyard heritage traceable to circa 1123.

Name

Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

Legal name

S.C.A. CAVE VINICOLE DE HUNAWIHR

Website

https://cave-hunawihr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr is an Alsatian wine cooperative (110 member winegrowers, 200 hectares) producing a full range of AOC Alsace wines—from entry-level to Grand Cru and Vendanges Tardives—sold through e-commerce, an on-site caveau, B2B retail (Auchan '7 Talents'), and exports to 14+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery (Alsace Wines)

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Alsace wines
• Crémant sparkling wines
• Grand Cru wines
• Coopérative winery
• Vendanges Tardives wines

Headquarters

HQ city

Hunawihr

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and 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): Online sales through cave-hunawihr.com to individual consumers in France (home delivery) and internationally. Consumers purchase bottles or cases at published retail prices with free shipping above €300 in France.
2. B2B Wine Sales and Export: Wholesale and export sales to international distributors, HORECA, and retail chains. Export minimum orders of 600 bottles per reference for still wines and 456 for Crémants. B2B orders include private label and co-branded arrangements (e.g., Auchan '7 Talents' range).
3. Direct Caveau/Tasting Room Sales: On-site wine sales at the caveau de dégustation in Hunawihr, open year-round. Tastings included with on-site purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr is an Alsatian cooperative winery that aggregates grapes from 110 member winegrowers across 200 hectares of vineyards to produce a full range of AOC Alsace wines — including Crémants d'Alsace (sparkling wines via traditional method), Vins de Tradition and Vins de Terroir (classic and single-vineyard whites), Grands Crus d'Alsace (from five classified terroirs), Vendanges Tardives and Sélections de Grains Nobles (late harvest and noble rot selections), and Pinot Noir (red and rosé). The cooperative sells directly to consumers via its e-commerce site and on-site caveau, and supplies B2B customers through HORECA, retail chains (including a private label range with Auchan), and international distributors across 14+ countries.

Product overview

Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr is a cooperative winery founded in 1954, producing a comprehensive portfolio of Alsace wines across six product ranges: Crémants d'Alsace (sparkling wines via traditional Champagne method), Vins de Tradition (classic Réserve and Prestige Cuvée wines), Vins de Terroir (single-vineyard and old-vine wines from Lieux-dits), Grands Crus d'Alsace (premium wines from classified AOC vineyards), Vendanges Tardives et Sélections de Grains Nobles (late harvest and noble rot selections), and Pinot Noir (red and rosé wines). The portfolio includes grape varieties such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Sylvaner, and the exclusive Pinot Noir (the only red grape authorized in Alsace). With 200 hectares of vineyards including 13 hectares classified as Grand Cru and 12 hectares for Crémant production, the cooperative produces approximately 15,000 hectoliters annually, with 1.6 million bottles sold worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 7 Talents: A private label wine and crémant range created in collaboration with the Auchan group. The range is exclusively available in Auchan Super and Hyper stores.

Products and services

• Vendanges Tardives et Sélections de Grains Nobles Late harvest wines and noble rot selections from Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Muscat grapes, harvested at peak aromatic concentration with exceptional aging potential. Targeted at wine collectors and premium gift buyers.
• Grands Crus d'Alsace Premium white wines from designated AOC Grand Cru vineyards in Alsace, including Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris from classified terroirs such as Rosacker, Schoenenbourg, Osterberg, Froehn, Sporen, and Altenberg de Bergheim. Aimed at premium wine buyers and collectors.
• Crémants d'Alsace Sparkling wines produced using the traditional Champagne method (méthode champenoise), including Brut, Rosé, Demi-Sec, Blanc de Noirs, and Prestige Calixte 5 varieties. Targeted at celebratory and HORECA occasions.
• Vins de Tradition Classic Alsace wines including Réserve and Prestige Cuvée selections, vinified to express fresh fruit and varietal character across Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris. Targeted at everyday wine consumers and entry-level retail.
• Vins de Terroir Single-vineyard and old-vine (Vieilles Vignes) wines from distinctive Lieux-dits such as Silberberg, Muehlforst, and Burlenberg, showcasing specific terroir expression. Targeted at premium wine enthusiasts seeking terroir-driven wines.
• Pinot Noir Red and rosé wines produced exclusively from Pinot Noir, including traditional Réserve, rosé Goutte de Rosé, and premium Cuvée 8 aged in oak barrels. Targeted at consumers seeking the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace.
• 7 Talents Private Label Range Private label wine and Crémant range co-created with the Auchan Group, exclusively available in Auchan Super and Hyper stores across the Grand Est region. Produced via annual visits by Auchan buyers to Hunawihr to select and assemble the finest cuvées. Targeted at mass-market retail consumers via Auchan.
• On-site Caveau de Dégustation (Tasting Room Sales) Year-round on-site wine sales and tasting experience at the caveau de dégustation in Hunawihr, open Monday–Friday 14h–18h, Saturday 9h–12h and 14h–18h, Sunday 10h–12h and 14h–18h (April–December). Tastings included with purchases. Targets wine tourists and regional visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000 HL average annual production — supplying over 1.6 million bottles annually to consumers worldwide
• +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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Auchan (Super et Hyper, Grand Est Region)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSince over 10 years, the Auchan Group and Cave de Hunawihr jointly compose the '7 Talents' private label wine and Crémant range. Under the direction of André Garnier (Chef de file vins), Auchan buyers visit Hunawihr each year to select and assemble the finest cuvées from the cooperative's best terroirs. The range is exclusively available in Auchan Super and Hyper stores. The '7' comes from the 7 people who participated in the original blend. This is an ongoing annual co-creation partnership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Domaines Schlumberger: Alsace Grand Cru specialist (Kitterlé, Kessler, Saering, Sporen) producing terroir-driven Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris. Directly comparable on multi-terroir Grand Cru strategy and premium positioning, including the shared Sporen terroir.
• Domaine Zind-Humbrecht: Highly regarded Alsace biodynamic producer with deep Grand Cru and late-harvest range (Rangen, Clos Windsbuhl). Competes for the same fine wine, sommelier and collector demand that Hunawihr targets with its VT/SGN program.
• Maison Hugel: Iconic Alsace family-owned producer based in Riquewihr, specializing in Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles from classified terroirs including Schoenenbourg. Direct premium competitor on terroir wines and on-trade/export listings.
• Cave de Bestheim: Major Alsace wine cooperative (Bestheim / Cattin / Klur) producing the full range from Crémant to Grand Cru and Vendanges Tardives. Same cooperative business model, similar terroir coverage in the heart of Alsace, competing directly on HORECA, export and private label.
• Wolfberger: One of France's largest wine cooperatives, headquartered in Eguisheim (Alsace). Competes head-to-head on Crémant d'Alsace volume, branded Alsace ranges, and international distribution to retail and HORECA.
• Cave de Ribeauvillé: Alsatian cooperative winery located 3 km from Hunawihr in the same Grands Crus heartland. Direct competitor in cooperative Alsace wines, Grands Crus, Crémants and HORECA supply, with overlapping member-grower model and tourism-driven sales.
• René Muré / Domaine Muré: Alsace family domaine based in Rouffach with extensive Grand Cru holdings (Vorbourg) and a Clos Saint-Landelin monopole. Comparable on premium terroir-driven whites, on-trade presence and export markets.
• Maison Trimbach: Long-established Alsace négociant-producer in Ribeauvillé covering Riesling (including Clos Sainte Hune), Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris. Competes with Hunawihr for premium on-trade, export and fine wine collector attention across the same Grand Cru terroirs.
• La Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim: Cooperative winery in Pfaffenheim (Alsace) producing a broad Alsace and Crémant range under the Pfaffenheim and Kientzheim brands. Direct competitor on cooperative-led retail distribution and Crémant d'Alsace in France.
• Arthur Metz: Alsace producer (now part of Les Grands Chais de France) offering Crémants, Grands Crus, and a full Alsace portfolio with strong national distribution. Overlaps directly with Hunawihr on sparkling wine, branded range, and supermarket/private label channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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