Château Mongin

What Château Mongin does

Château Mongin is a 21-hectard vineyard estate located in Orange, in the Southern Rhône Valley of France, founded in 1974 around a Provençal Mas. The estate operates under the legal entity Etablissement Public Local d'Enseignement Agricole and is structurally embedded within the Lycée Viticole d'Orange, a public agricultural high school, which makes it simultaneously a commercial wine producer, an experimentation ground for the Institut Rhodanien, and a practical training center for viticulture, winemaking, and wine commerce students. The team comprises approximately 5 listed employees augmented by teachers and students who participate in vineyard work, winemaking, and sales throughout the year.

The estate produces wines under three Rhône appellations — Châteauneuf-du-Pape (2 ha), Côtes-du-Rhône Villages (11 ha), and IGP Vaucluse — across three vineyard sites (Mongin, Les Peyrières, and Maucoil) with diverse soil profiles including galets roulés, sandy, siliceous, clay-limestone, and clay-calcium compositions. It has been certified under Agriculture Biologique (organic farming) since 2012, making it one of the pioneering viticultural high schools to achieve this designation. The product portfolio spans red, white, rosé, and orange wines in standard 75cl bottles, 1.5L magnums, and 5L bag-in-box formats, alongside empty wooden gift boxes and curated promotional bundles.

Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer sales via a proprietary e-commerce website and on-site caveau de vente, with delivery restricted to mainland France via Geodis Calberson. Unit prices range from approximately €6.50 (entry-level IGP) to €50.50 (Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magnum), with promotional bundles reaching up to €327.60. The estate also participates in regional wine fairs (Salon des Vins de Thann, Terroir's Tour Paris, Salon des Vins Marmilhat) as a top-of-funnel channel. There are no wholesale, export, or third-party retail partnerships, and no external equity or debt funding, as the operation is sustained by the public educational institution.

Name

Château Mongin

Legal name

Etablissement Public Local d'Enseignement Agricole - Château Mongin

Website

https://chateaumongin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Château Mongin is a 21-hectare organic vineyard estate in Orange, France, operated as part of the Lycée Viticole d'Orange public agricultural school. It produces Rhône appellation wines (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, IGP Vaucluse) and sells direct-to-consumer via e-commerce and on-site caveau within mainland France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Grape Vineyards (111332)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Organic Vineyard & Wine Grape Farming (AFAGAKAI), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Organic wine production
• Rhône Valley wines
• Viticulture estate
• Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
• Direct-to-consumer wine sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct retail sales of wines through e-commerce website and on-site caveau de vente. Includes standard bottles (75cl), magnums (1.5L), wine in box (BIB 5L), and promotional bundle offers. One-time purchase model with no subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Château Mongin is a 21-hectare organic vineyard estate in the Southern Rhône Valley that cultivates grapes and produces, bottles, and sells wines under Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, and IGP Vaucluse appellations. The estate operates as both a commercial winery and a teaching facility for viticulture students of the Lycée Viticole d'Orange, offering red, white, rosé, and orange wines in 75cl bottles, magnums, and 5L bag-in-box formats via direct-to-consumer e-commerce and an on-site caveau.

Product overview

Château Mongin operates as a vineyard and e-commerce platform selling wines under multiple Rhône Valley appellations. The product portfolio centers on three main wine categories (bottles, bag-in-box fontaines, and boxed sets) and includes red wines (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Venissat and Les Peyrières, Côtes-du-Rhône Mistral), white wines (Côtes-du-Rhône Mistral Blanc, IGP Vaucluse Le Grès Blanc), rosé wines (IGP Vaucluse Le Grès Rosé, Côtes-du-Rhône Rosé), and specialty wines (Orange wine, Cuvée MC). Bottle formats include standard 75cl bottles and 1.5L magnums. The winery also offers bag-in-box formats (5L) for selected wines and empty wooden gift boxes for custom gift composition. Promotional summer bundles combine multiple wine varieties at discounted prices.

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Products and services

• Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023 Rouge Premium red wine (75cl, €22.90) from the prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, produced from galets roulés (rolled pebbles) terroir at the Château Mongin estate. Targeted at individual consumers and gift buyers.
• Magnum Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 Rouge 1.5L magnum-format red wine (€50.50) from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation; awarded a Gold Medal at the Concours International de Lyon 2025. Sold to consumers for cellaring, gifting, or special occasions.
• Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Venissat 2022 Rouge Red wine (75cl, €15.70) from the Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Venissat appellation, produced on argilo-calcareous soils for characterful expression. Targeted at individual wine drinkers seeking mid-tier Rhône Valley wines.
• Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Les Peyrières 2023 Rouge Red wine (75cl, €10.40) from the Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Les Peyrières appellation; awarded a Gold Medal at the Concours International de Lyon 2025. Aimed at everyday wine consumers.
• Côtes-du-Rhône Mistral 2023 Rouge Entry-level red wine (75cl, €7.80) under the Côtes-du-Rhône AOP under the Mistral label. Targeted at price-conscious everyday consumers.
• Côtes-du-Rhône Mistral 2024 Blanc White wine (75cl, €9.70) under the Côtes-du-Rhône AOP Mistral label. Targeted at consumers seeking accessible Rhône white wine.
• IGP Vaucluse Le Grès 2024 Blanc White wine (75cl, €6.50) from IGP Vaucluse Le Grès, produced on siliceous sands mixed with clay and limestone soils. Targeted at value-oriented white wine consumers.
• IGP Vaucluse Le Grès 2025 Rosé Rosé wine (75cl, €7.40) from the IGP Vaucluse Le Grès appellation. Targeted at summer-oriented rosé consumers.
• Côtes-du-Rhône 2025 Rosé Rosé wine (75cl, €7.40) under the Côtes-du-Rhône AOP. Targeted at AOP-seeking rosé consumers.
• Vin Orange — Vin de France 2025 Orange wine made from white grapes vinified like red wine with skin maceration, giving an amber color, structure, and singular aromas. Sold under Vin de France classification. Targeted at consumers seeking niche, skin-contact wines.
• Vin de France Cuvée MC 2023 Rouge Red wine under the Vin de France classification, Cuvée MC 2023. Targeted at consumers seeking a non-AOP estate cuvée.
• BIB Rosé IGP Vaucluse Principauté d'Orange 5 Litres Bag-in-box rosé wine in a 5L format (€19.50) from the IGP Vaucluse Principauté d'Orange. Targeted at consumers seeking larger-format casual rosé.
• BIB Blanc IGP Vaucluse Principauté d'Orange 5 Litres Bag-in-box white wine in a 5L format (€20.00) from the IGP Vaucluse Principauté d'Orange. Targeted at consumers seeking larger-format casual white wine.
• Coffret Bois 3 Bouteilles (vide) Empty wooden gift box sized for 3 bottles (€12.00), enabling customers to compose personalized gift sets by pairing it with wines of their choice. Targeted at gift buyers.
• Offre Le Kit de Survie (promotional bundle) Summer promotional bundle (€327.60) containing 6 bottles of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2023, 6 bottles of Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Venissat Rouge 2022, and 6 bottles of Vin Orange 2025. Targeted at consumers seeking a discounted mixed-case purchase.
• Offre Glou Glou & Transat (promotional bundle) Summer promotional bundle (€237.00) containing 6 bottles of Côtes du Rhône Villages Les Peyrières 2023, 6 bottles of Côtes du Rhône Mistral Blanc 2024, and 6 bottles of IGP Vaucluse Principauté d'Orange. Targeted at casual summer wine drinkers.
• Offre La Tournée des Cigales (promotional bundle) Summer promotional bundle (€156.00) containing 6 bottles of IGP Vaucluse Principauté d'Orange Blanc 2024, 6 bottles of AOP Côtes-du-Rhône Mistral Rosé 2025, and 6 bottles of AOP Côtes-du-Rhône Mistral Rouge 2023. Targeted at value-oriented summer consumers.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Institut RhodaniencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe estate serves as an experimentation ground for the Institut Rhodanien. Collaborative work on viticulture and winemaking research. The estate also serves as a practical training center for students at the Lycée Viticole d'Orange.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• M. Chapoutier: Major Rhône Valley producer with extensive CdP, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, and Saint-Joseph holdings and global distribution. Comparable product categories (CdP, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Côtes-du-Rhône) but at significantly larger scale and with established export channels.
• E. Guigal: Iconic Northern and Southern Rhône producer with CdP, Côtes-du-Rhône, and Villages ranges across red, white, and rosé. Comparable product surface area but far larger production, global distribution, and brand recognition — represents the incumbent ceiling for CdP/CdR producers.
• Ogier (Maison Ogier): Châteauneuf-du-Pape négociant and producer with broader Rhône and Provence portfolio and international distribution. Comparable CdP-centered product mix but with established wholesale/export reach beyond France.

Direct peers

• Château La Nerthe: Historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate producing red and white CdP plus Côtes-du-Rhône. Comparable as a CdP appellation estate with multi-appellation portfolio, on-site cellar, and DTC sales orientation.
• Maison Brotte: Châteauneuf-du-Pape-focused producer and negociant with caves and DTC channels including e-commerce. Comparable CdP-led portfolio across red, white, and Côtes-du-Rhône tiers with emphasis on branded DTC storytelling.
• Domaine de Beaurenard: Boutique CdP and Rasteau producer in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with organic/biodynamic viticulture and DTC focus. Closely comparable on organic credentials, CdP appellation, and direct-to-consumer sales through cellar door and e-commerce.
• Domaine de la Janasse: Boutique family-run CdP and Côtes-du-Rhône estate with comparable acreage and DTC sales focus. Comparable product mix (red CdP, Côtes-du-Rhône, white, rosé) and similar premium positioning with multiple-vintage award recognition.
• Château Mont-Redon: Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer operating vineyards across the CdP appellation and surrounding Côtes-du-Rhône. Directly comparable as a CdP AOP estate with multi-appellation Rhône portfolio and DTC distribution, and a similar producer-led (rather than negociant-led) operating model.
• Domaine du Pegau: Family CdP estate with diversified Côtes-du-Rhône portfolio and strong direct sales focus. Comparable as a small-scale CdP specialist with multi-tier Rhône appellation range and DTC-led go-to-market.

Regional players

• Cave de Tain (Maison M. Chapoutier / Cave de Tain cooperative): Northern Rhône cooperative with Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage wines; comparable Rhône Valley producer-cooperative model and DTC emphasis, though primarily serving a different sub-region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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