Chateau La Croizille

What Chateau La Croizille does

Château La Croizille is a family-owned Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé winery located in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, France, operated by the Belgian-origin De Schepper family since the 1996 acquisition (with sister estate Château Tour Baladoz in the family since 1950). The estate produces two principal wines — Château La Croizille Grand Cru Classé (Premier Vin, ~70% Merlot / ~30% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 18–20 months in 60–100% new French oak from ten coopers) and Les Terrasses de La Croizille (second wine, 100% Merlot, 12–18 months in oak) — from a single contiguous vineyard block in a natural amphitheater on clay-limestone slopes neighboring Château Tertre Roteboeuf and Château Troplong Mondot. Production uses a gravity-fed contemporary winery (built 2012) with double manual and optical sorting, parcel-based vinification in small temperature-controlled vats, and OXOline2 individualized barrel aging in a semi-underground limestone cellar.

The business operates a diversified direct-to-consumer model with five revenue streams: (1) wine sales via on-site wine bar (glasses from €6, bottles from €15), online boutique, and Salons des Vignerons Indépendants across France; (2) wine tourism experiences priced €10–€85 per person (Vineyard Walk, Discovery Visit, Gourmet Tour, Winemaker Picnic, Private Tour, Wine Tasting, Panoramic Meal, Harvest Bonfire, Lunch Cocktail, blending workshops); (3) corporate and private event hosting in the Panoramic Room (100 m² / 100 seated / 150 cocktail), Meeting Room (20 ppl), and La Guinguette outdoor venue (75 ppl / 150 cocktail), with turnkey packages from €700 to €4,000+; (4) gift cards valid one year across all offerings; and (5) signature lifestyle events including Wine Electro Open Air, Soirée Blanche, and APERO'CHÂTEAUX. Customer segments span wine enthusiasts and tourists, corporate clients seeking distinctive venues, private celebration hosts, and wine-fair attendees, with bookings integrated via FareHarbor.

The estate holds HVE Level 4 and ISO 14001 certifications since 2017, sits on UNESCO World Heritage vineyards, and has accumulated awards from Decanter (Gold, 95 points), Vinalies Internationales (Grand Or), Guide Hachette des Vins (Coup de Coeur), Mundus Vini, AWC Vienna, Jane Anson, and Terre de Vin across vintages 2015–2023. With 11 employees, no external funding, and no disclosed revenue, it remains a small boutique operation whose 2022 entry into the Saint-Émilion Grands Crus Classés is positioned as a meaningful commercial catalyst.

Name

Chateau La Croizille

Legal name

Château La Croizille

Website

https://chateaulacroizille.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Château La Croizille is a family-owned Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé winery producing two estate wines and operating a diversified direct-to-consumer business spanning on-site wine bar, wine tourism visits, corporate and private event hosting, and wine-fair sales across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Bordeaux Winery

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Bars (CRANACAE), Culinary & Wine Travel Agencies (THAKAFAH)

Keywords

• Bordeaux red wine
• Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
• Wine tourism experiences
• Vineyard tour tastings
• Estate event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Laurent-des-Combes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine sales (direct and through wine fairs): Direct sales of estate wines including premier vin (Château La Croizille Grand Cru Classé) and second wine (Les Terrasses de La Croizille). Sales through on-site wine bar, online boutique, and at wine fairs across France.
2. Wine tourism experiences: Revenue from hosted visits including discovery tours, gourmet tours, winemaker picnics, private tastings, vineyard walks, and custom workshops (blending atelier). Also wine tasting sessions without tour.
3. Event hosting and venue rental: Reception venue rentals for seminars, team building, private parties, and corporate events. Includes panoramic room (100 persons), meeting room (20 persons), and La Guinguette outdoor space (75 persons). Turnkey privatization packages available.
4. Wine bar and retail: Wine bar serving glasses from €6 and bottles from €15, with charcuterie and cheese platters. Open Wednesday to Sunday without reservation.
5. Gift cards: Gift cards with customer-chosen value, valid for one year, usable on all visits and wines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Château La Croizille produces and sells premium Bordeaux wines — its flagship Château La Croizille Grand Cru Classé (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, classified 2022) and second wine Les Terrasses de La Croizille. The estate also sells wine tourism experiences (estate tours and tastings, blending workshops), operates a panoramic wine bar and on-site boutique, and rents out three event venues (Panoramic Room, Meeting Room, La Guinguette) supported by tailored corporate event services (seminars, team building, conferences, product launches) and Panoramic Meal Experiences.

Product overview

Château La Croizille is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé wine estate owned by the De Schepper family since 1996. The estate produces two principal wines: Château La Croizille Grand Cru Classé (Premier Vin) - a 70% Merlot/30% Cabernet Sauvignon blend aged in French oak - and Les Terrasses de La Croizille, a 100% Merlot second wine. The estate also operates visitor experiences including guided tours of both their modern winery and neighboring Château Tour Baladoz, wine tasting sessions, gourmet dining experiences, and event hosting (panoramic room for 100, meeting room for 20, La Guinguette outdoor space for 75). Additional offerings include a wine bar with panoramic terrace, blending workshops, gift cards, and participation in wine fairs across France. Events include annual Wine Electro music festival, Soirée Blanche parties, and APERO'CHÂTEAUX evenings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Terrasses de La Croizille: Second wine of Château La Croizille, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. Made from younger vines on clay-limestone terraces, offering a more immediate and fruity expression, 100% Merlot.

Products and services

• Château La Croizille Grand Cru Classé (Premier Vin) Flagship estate-bottled red Bordeaux from the De Schepper-owned Saint-Émilion property; produced through parcel-based vinification, double optical and manual sorting, gravity-fed transfer, OXOline2 barrel aging, and French oak maturation. Sold by the bottle through the on-site boutique, online shop, wine bar, and wine fair booths, targeted at fine wine consumers and collectors.
• Les Terrasses de La Croizille Estate second wine from younger vines at Château La Croizille, produced using the same gravity-fed vinification and barrel aging approach as the Premier Vin and matured in French oak. Offered as a more accessible complement to the flagship wine at the on-site boutique, online shop, and wine fair booths.
• Wine Tourism Visits & Tastings Bookable estate experiences including a Discovery Visit & Wine Tasting, Gourmet Tour with commented tasting, Tour with Tasting & Winemaker Picnic, Private Tour & Tasting, Vineyard Walk, stand-alone Wine Tasting, Privilege Tour, and Nature and Terroir Tour. Aimed at wine tourists and oenophiles visiting the Saint-Émilion appellation who want a guided view of the vineyard, cellar, and wines.
• Wine Blending Workshop (Atelier d'assemblage) Two-hour hands-on blending workshop in which guests create their own cuvée from selected barrels/vats and take away a personalized bottle. Marketed as an educational and creative activity for wine enthusiasts visiting the estate.
• Gift Card (Carte cadeau) Prepaid card redeemable against wine tourism experiences (tours, tastings, workshops) and wine bar purchases at the estate. Targeted at consumer gift-givers and individuals wishing to fund visitor experiences.
• Wine Bar (Bar à vin panoramique) On-site panoramic wine bar inside the boutique serving estate wines by the glass and by the bottle (Château La Croizille, Les Terrasses de La Croizille, plus selections including Château Tour Baladoz) together with sweet and savory platters. Open without booking target audience of walk-in visitors and wine tourists.
• Boutique Estate boutique selling Château La Coizille Grand Cru Classé, Les Terrasses de La Croizille, and Château Tour Baladoz by the bottle. Targeted at visitors, gift buyers, and direct wine purchasers.
• Event Venue Privatization (Panoramic Room, Meeting Room, La Guinguette) Private hire of three on-site venues: the Panoramic Room (up to 100 seated / 150 standing), the Meeting Room (up to 30 seated, equipped with a large screen, WiFi, video projector, wireless microphone and speakers), and La Guinguette (up to 75 standing). Configurations include theater, classroom, U-shape, cocktail, seated lunch, and seated dinner layouts. Targeted at corporate and private event organizers.
• Corporate Event Services (Réceptif) Turnkey corporate reception package covering seminars, team-building activities, product launches, conferences, welcome drinks, cocktail parties, lunches, and dinners, combining venue hire with vineyard walks, wine tastings, and Panoramic Meal Experiences. Includes a dedicated large screen, WiFi, video projector, wireless microphones, built-in speakers, an elevator, and 40-space private parking. Aimed at companies booking offsite events in the Bordeaux region.
• Panoramic Meal Experiences On-site food and wine experiences pairing estate wines with curated dishes, including the Experience at the Estate Panoramic Meal, a Harvest Bonfire, and a Cocktail option. Serves visitors, private event hosts, and corporate reception clients, supported by the estate's professional kitchen and partner caterers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Château Troplong Mondot: Adjacent Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé neighbor of Château La Croizille with active wine tourism and direct sales operations, providing a directly comparable model for premium appellation estates with hospitality offerings.
• Château Tertre Roteboeuf: Neighboring Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate with a comparable boutique scale and Merlot-dominant profile, operating on adjacent clay-limestone terroir and serving as a directly comparable classified growth peer.
• Château Larcis Ducasse: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate of comparable boutique scale and visitor experience orientation, directly comparable on classification tier, footprint, and Saint-Émilion Right Bank terroir.
• Château Tour Baladoz: Sister estate owned by the De Schepper family in Saint-Émilion; also classified as Grand Cru Classé in 2022 and featured together with La Croizille in the dual-estate discovery tours, making it the closest functional and operational peer.
• Château Canon-la-Gaffelière: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate of similar scale with a biodynamic viticulture profile and on-site tourism offering, directly comparable in classification, size band, and DTC focus.
• Château La Conseillante: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate with a strong wine tourism program and premium Merlot-dominant positioning, offering a directly comparable DTC-and-hospitality-led classified growth benchmark.

Broad incumbents

• Château Angélus: Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 'A' estate with substantial brand equity and tourism operations; a broader incumbent in the same appellation providing benchmark pricing and visitor experience reference points.
• Château Cheval Blanc: Premier Grand Cru Classé 'A' Saint-Émilion estate with much larger scale and a globally recognized luxury hospitality brand; relevant as a broader incumbent defining the upper bound of the same appellation category.
• Château Pavie: Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 'A' estate with a large-scale tourism and hospitality program, providing a broader incumbent benchmark for premium Right Bank classified growth DTC economics.
• Château Figeac: Premier Grand Cru Classé 'A' Saint-Émilion estate with established wine tourism infrastructure and global distribution; comparable as a broader incumbent in the same appellation with overlapping DTC and event business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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