Château de Chamilly

What Château de Chamilly does

Château de Chamilly is a family-owned Burgundy wine estate located in Chamilly, in the northern Côte Chalonnaise, approximately 20 minutes south of Beaune. The property centers on a 17th-century château built by Noël Bouton on the foundations of a 14th-century fortified farm, acquired by the Desfontaine family at the beginning of the 19th century and continuously held since; the family claims a winemaking tradition dating to 1592. The estate is operated by Véronique Desfontaine and her sons Arnaud and Xavier, with Arnaud handling export functions and Xavier overseeing production and technical operations.

The estate's core technology is traditional Burgundy winemaking: hand-harvested grapes, manual sorting, and an 18-month aging protocol for reds and some whites — 12 months in French oak barrels followed by 6 months in tank to marry before bottling, with the percentage of new oak tuned by vintage. The portfolio spans regional Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise, Mercurey (village and Premier Cru 'Les Puillets', plus monopole Clos la Perrière and Les Monthelons), Montagny (Premier Cru Les Burnins and Les Jardins, plus village cuvées), Bourgogne Aligoté, Crémant de Bourgogne, and specialty offerings (Ventus Solaris, Ratafia, Vieux Marc de Bourgogne). A complementary range called 'Desfontaine's Brother' sources grapes and must from friends with aligned philosophy to produce wines from Puligny Montrachet and Saint-Aubin Premier Cru vineyards, vinified and aged at the domaine. In 2022, the estate expanded into brewing via a partnership with Brasserie Artisanale de Bourgogne (La BAB), rebranding itself as 'Vignerons-Brasseurs'.

The business model combines direct-to-consumer sales through chateau visits, caveau tastings, and annual open-door events (portes ouvertes) with B2B trade engagement at professional wine salons including Wine Paris, ProWein, Salon des Vins de Loire, and Salon des Vignerons Indépendants across multiple French cities. Export is managed through a dedicated contact. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is made available to trade buyers via a protected 'Espace Professionnel' portal. The customer base spans individual Burgundy wine enthusiasts, cavistes, restaurateurs, agents, and importateurs. Recognition includes a 2018 'Coup de Cœur de l'Express' award, and the estate's Mercurey Blanc 'Les Marcoeurs' 2021 was served at the Stade de France during a Rugby World Cup quarter-final in October 2023 via négociant Maison Garros.

Name

Château de Chamilly

Legal name

Chateau de Chamilly

Website

https://chateaudechamilly.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Château de Chamilly is a family-owned Burgundy wine estate in the Côte Chalonnaise producing traditional, hand-harvested wines across Mercurey, Montagny, and Bourgogne appellations, selling directly to consumers via chateau visits and to trade professionals through French wine salons and export channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Burgundy Estate Wines

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Grape Vineyards (111332), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (4453)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAFAAAB

Wine Production & Winemaking

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Alcoholic Beverage Production (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cider)

SECONDARYTHAFALAE

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries (Taprooms/Tasting Rooms)

SECONDARYTHAMAEAG

Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Luxury Villas & Premium Rentals

SECONDARYCRADAIAB

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Alcoholic Beverages (Beer, Wine, Spirits) Manufacturing & Brands

Keywords

• Burgundy wine estate
• Cote chalonnaise wines
• Estate winemaking
• Artisanal brewery
• Wine tourism tastings

Headquarters

HQ city

Chamilly

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales (Direct to Consumer): Direct sales of estate wines through château visits, caveau tastings, and open-door events. Includes wide range of appellations from regional Bourgognes to Premier Cru vineyards.
2. Wine Sales (B2B/Trade): Sales to wine merchants (cavistes), restaurateurs, agents, and importateurs through professional wine trade shows and direct relationships.
3. Desfontaine's Brother Wines: Complementary range featuring wines purchased from friends with similar philosophy - red grapes and white must from select terroirs (Puligny Montrachet, Saint-Aubin) that are vinified and aged at the domaine.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Château de Chamilly is a historic Burgundy wine estate producing a portfolio of red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay, Aligoté) wines from Côte Chalonnaise appellations including Mercurey and Montagny, plus Premier Cru and complementary wines through the Desfontaine's Brother range. The estate ages its reds and select whites for 18 months (12 months in French oak barrels followed by 6 months in tank) and emphasizes hand-harvested, minimal-intervention winemaking. Since 2022, the estate has also hosted the Brasserie Artisanale de Bourgogne (La BAB), extending its offering into artisanal beer and positioning itself as a 'Vignerons-Brasseurs' destination for tastings, visits, and direct sales.

Product overview

Château de Chamilly is a Burgundy wine producer offering a portfolio of estate wines under its own label and supplementary wines through the Desfontaine's Brother partnership. The estate produces red wines (Pinot Noir-based) and white wines (Chardonnay-based) from various Premier Cru and appellation vineyards in the Côte Chalonnaise region including Mercurey, Montagny, and Bourgogne. Additionally, the estate has partnered with Brasserie Artisanale de Bourgogne (La BAB) to offer artisanal beers, making the domain a 'Vignerons-Brasseurs' (winegrower-brewers) operation. The winery ages reds and some whites for 18 months (12 months in French oak followed by 6 months in tank) and emphasizes hand-harvesting and minimal intervention winemaking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Desfontaine's Brother: A complementary range of wines sourced from friends with similar philosophy, including red and white wines from prestigious Burgundy appellations like Puligny Montrachet and Saint-Aubin

Products and services

• Mercurey Premier Cru – Les Puillets Red Premier Cru wine from the Mercurey appellation, Les Puillets vineyard, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Mercurey – Clos la Perriere – Monopole Monopole red wine from the Mercurey appellation, Clos la Perrière vineyard, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Mercurey – Les Monthelons Red wine from the Mercurey appellation, Les Monthelons vineyard, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Bourgogne – Côte Chalonnaise Red appellation wine from the Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise region, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Mercurey – Les Marcoeurs White wine from the Mercurey appellation, Les Marcoeurs vineyard, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Montagny Premier Cru – Les Burnins White Premier Cru wine from Montagny, Les Burnins vineyard, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Montagny Premier Cru – Les Jardins White Premier Cru wine from Montagny, Les Jardins vineyard, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Montagny – Les Reculerons White wine from the Montagny appellation, Les Reculerons vineyard, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Montagny – Les Bassets White wine from the Montagny appellation, Les Bassets vineyard, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Bourgogne Aligoté White Aligoté grape wine from the Bourgogne appellation, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Crémant de Bourgogne – Blanc de Blancs Brut Brut sparkling white wine (Blanc de Blancs) from Burgundy, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Ventus Solaris Special wine offering from the estate, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Ratafia Traditional fortified wine (mistelle) from Burgundy, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Vieux Marc de Bourgogne Aged brandy (marc) from Burgundy grapes, produced by Château de Chamilly.
• Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru – Sous le Puits Premier Cru white wine from Puligny-Montrachet, sourced through the Desfontaine's Brother partnership and vinified at the domaine.
• Saint-Aubin 1er Cru – Derrière chez Edouard Premier Cru white wine from Saint-Aubin, sourced through the Desfontaine's Brother partnership and vinified at the domaine.
• La BAB (Brasserie Artisanale de Bourgogne) Beers Artisanal beers produced by the Brasserie Artisanale de Bourgogne, a partner brewery operating from the Château de Chamilly estate and shared at professional wine salons and château events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wines served at Stade de France for Rugby World Cup Quarter Final

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La BAB (Brasserie Artisanale de Bourgogne)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraft brewery partnership installed at the Château. Joint open-door events (portes ouvertes) where both wines and beers are offered. Thomas Fournier serves as brewer, with La BAB sharing the stand during professional wine salons.
• Maison GarrosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine merchant (négociant) who served Château de Chamilly's Mercurey Blanc 'Les Marcoeurs' 2021 at Stade de France during the Rugby World Cup Quarter Final in VIP loge.
• Desfontaine's Brother Friends/PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriends with the same philosophy who supply red grapes and white must from select exceptional terroirs (Puligny Montrachet, Saint-Aubin). These complementary wines complete the domain's range.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Domaine François Mikulski: Small family-run Meursault estate producing white Burgundies across village and Premier Cru levels. Comparable on family stewardship, hand-harvested traditional methods, and small-scale Burgundy estate positioning.
• Domaine A.F. Gros: Small Burgundy family domaine in Pommard producing wines across Côte de Beaune appellations including Premier and Grand Crus. Closely comparable on family-run, multi-appellation Burgundy focus at similar small scale.
• Domaine de Villaine: Renowned Côte Chalonnaise estate based in Bouzeron, run by Aîné de Villaine. Direct comparable on region, heritage focus, multi-appellation Burgundy production, and similar small family-run scale.
• Domaine Michel Lafarge: Small Volnay-based Burgundy estate with multi-generational family ownership and a tightly curated portfolio of village and Premier Cru wines. Highly comparable on family-run scale and heritage-driven identity.
• Domaine d'Angerville: Family-owned Volnay estate producing a tightly curated range of red Burgundies across village and Premier Cru levels. Comparable on family stewardship, traditional methods, and small-scale Burgundy estate operations.
• Domaine Lignier-Michelot: Small family-owned Morey-Saint-Denis estate producing red and white Burgundies across village and Premier Cru levels. Closely comparable on multi-generational family ownership and small-scale traditional production.

Broad incumbents

• Domaine Faiveley: Long-established Burgundy négociant and domaine based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, spanning Côte de Nuits to Côte Chalonnaise. Comparable on multi-generational heritage and broad Burgundy portfolio, but significantly larger scale.
• Domaine Joseph Drouhin: Beaune-based Burgundy producer and négociant founded in 1880 with broad appellation coverage including Côte Chalonnaise. Comparable on family ownership and Burgundy-wide portfolio, but operates at much larger scale.
• Maison Louis Latour: Historic Burgundy négociant house founded in 1797, based in Beaune. Comparable on multi-generational family heritage and Burgundy-wide portfolio; substantially larger and more internationally established.
• Bouchard Père & Fils: Burgundy négociant established in 1731, with extensive Premier and Grand Cru holdings across Côte d'Or. Comparable on heritage-driven Burgundy branding and breadth of appellation coverage, at meaningfully larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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