Domaine Christian Moreau

What Domaine Christian Moreau does

Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils is a sixth-generation family-owned Chablis producer headquartered at 26 Avenue d'Oberwesel in Chablis, France, founded in 1814 and currently led by winemaker Fabien Moreau. The estate controls 11.6–12 hectares of vineyards spanning the full Chablis appellation hierarchy — Petit Chablis, village Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru Vaillon (including the Cuvée Guy Moreau from 1933-planted vines), and five Chablis Grand Crus (Les Clos, Clos des Hospices, Valmur, Vaudésir, Blanchot). Clos des Hospices is a family-owned monopole within Les Clos, acquired from the Hospices de Chablis in 1904 and vinified separately. Production is 100% hand-harvested with parcel-by-parcel vinification using natural yeasts and a mix of oak barrels and stainless steel tanks, certified organic by Ecocert since the 2013 vintage.

The business model is wholesale-driven: wines are sold exclusively through a global network of regional distributors spanning 44+ countries, with named anchors including Frederick Wildman & Sons (US), ASC Fine Wines (China), Altaya Wines (Hong Kong), FWINES (Japan), and Haynes Hanson & Clark (UK). A secondary direct-to-consumer channel operates through scheduled visits to the Chablis estate and a 17th-century vaulted cellar. End-customer segments comprise wine collectors, fine-dining restaurants, and specialty wine retailers. Marketing relies on wine-competition recognition (Decanter, International Wine Challenge), critic coverage (Wine Advocate, Burghound, Vinous, Jancis Robinson, Tim Atkin), and trade-event participation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set through the distributor network.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The 1998 divestiture of the historical J. Moreau et Fils wine merchant business to Boisset freed the family to focus exclusively on estate production beginning with the 2002 vintage. No external institutional investment is indicated. The company is privately held with no parent company or subsidiaries.

Name

Domaine Christian Moreau

Legal name

Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils

Website

https://domainechristianmoreau.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1814

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils is a sixth-generation family-owned Chablis winery in Burgundy, France, producing certified-organic white wines from 11.6–12 hectares spanning Petit Chablis through five Grand Cru appellations, distributed in 44+ countries via exclusive regional distributors serving collectors, fine-dining restaurants, and wine retailers.

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Product category

Premium French Wine (Chablis)

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

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), Organic Vineyard & Wine Grape Farming (AFAGAKAI)

Keywords

• Chablis wines
• Burgundy white wines
• Grand Cru wines
• Organic winemaking
• Premier Cru wines

Headquarters

HQ city

Chablis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Wine Sales to Distributors: Domaine sells wines wholesale to a global network of regional distributors across 44+ countries. Each distributor handles local sales to restaurants, retailers, and collectors.
2. Direct Cellar Door Sales: Visitors can schedule appointments to visit the Domaine, taste wines in person, and purchase directly. Located in Chablis at 26 Avenue d'Oberwesel.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils is a family-owned Burgundy winery that produces and sells premium Chablis wines from its own 11.6–12 hectares of vineyards in Chablis, France. The portfolio spans Petit Chablis, Chablis village, Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon, and five Chablis Grand Crus (Les Clos, Clos des Hospices, Valmur, Vaudésir, Blanchot), all certified organic by Ecocert since the 2013 vintage and produced using hand-harvested grapes and parcel-by-parcel vinification.

Product overview

Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils is a six-generation family winery producing Chablis wines across the full appellation hierarchy. The estate's 11.6–12 hectares of vineyards span five Grand Cru wines (Les Clos, Clos des Hospices, Valmur, Vaudésir, and Blanchot), one Premier Cru Vaillon cuvée plus its prestigious Cuvée Guy Moreau from 1933 vines, village-level Chablis, and Petit Chablis. All production is certified organic by Ecocert since the 2013 vintage. The portfolio ranges from the entry-level Petit Chablis through to the monopole Clos des Hospices, with winemaking emphasizing hand-harvesting, natural yeasts, and selective oak barrel aging.

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Products and services

• Petit Chablis Entry-level Chablis appellation produced from a 0.70 ha parcel on Portlandian soil above the Grands Crus hill, yielding wines more fruit-forward than mineral. For aperitif and early-stage drinking.
• Chablis (Village Level) Village-level Chablis produced from purchased grapes sourced from parcels in Fontenay-Près-Chablis and Béru, offering floral and fruity notes suitable for aperitifs.
• Chablis Domaine – Les Pargues Organic village-level Chablis from a 1.2 ha parcel on the left bank of the Serein near Vaillons and Montmains, with southeast exposure on Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soil.
• Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Premier Cru from 4.7 ha across 6 parcels in the historic heart of Vaillon, exposed south/southeast on Kimmeridgian marl rich in marine fossils, blended from vines aged 38–74 years.
• Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Cuvée Guy Moreau Premium Premier Cru from 1 ha of vines planted in 1933 by Guy Moreau, the oldest vines on the estate, offering enhanced power and aromatic complexity compared to the standard Vaillon.
• Chablis Grand Cru Valmur Grand Cru from 1 ha across two parcels (0.70 ha southeast and 0.30 ha northwest) in a clay-dominant valley, with vines over 60 years old producing full-bodied, powerful wines with fruity notes.
• Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir Grand Cru from 0.5 ha in a small valley between Valmur and Les Preuses, characterized by limestone-dominant soil producing incomparable finesse and delicacy, regarded as the most feminine of Chablis Grand Crus.
• Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• INAO (Institut National de l'Origine et de la Qualité)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Participating in a 3-year trial (since 2017) with INAO testing frost protection methods using covers on vineyard parcels to protect vines from cold during frost periods.
• Frederick Wildman & SonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary US national distributor for Domaine Christian Moreau wines. Located at 111 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Handles distribution throughout the United States.
• EcocertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic agriculture certification body. Certified the entire vineyard as organic since the 2013 vintage. Continued partnership for ongoing organic certification compliance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Domaine Servin: Chablis domaine with broad coverage from Petit Chablis through Grand Cru, distributed globally to restaurants and specialty retailers. Directly comparable portfolio structure, appellation breadth and export GTM motion.
• Domaine Long-Depaquit: Historic Chablis house with extensive Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyard holdings, distributed internationally. Comparable appellation breadth, traditional Chablis style and fine wine distribution model.
• Domaine Laroche: Major Chablis producer with one of the largest vineyard holdings in the appellation, including significant Grand Cru and Premier Cru exposure, sold through global fine wine networks. Comparable at the appellation and GTM level though larger in scale.
• Domaine Raveneau: Family-owned Chablis domaine producing hand-crafted, age-worthy wines from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. Directly comparable as a multi-generational, small-volume, terroir-driven Chablis specialist competing in the same fine wine channel through similar export distributor networks.
• Domaine Billaud-Simon: Chablis domaine with significant Grand Cru and Premier Cru holdings, distributed internationally via specialist importers. Comparable as a traditional Chablis specialist with similar terroir-driven portfolio and global on-trade presence.
• Domaine Louis Michel & Fils: Multi-generational Chablis producer focused on terroir expression across village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru levels. Comparable as a family domaine with similar traditional winemaking approach and international distribution in fine wine markets.
• Domaine William Fèvre: Premier Chablis domaine with extensive holdings across Chablis Grand Cru and Premier Cru climats, sold globally through fine wine distributors. Closely comparable portfolio breadth, appellation coverage and export-led GTM to Domaine Christian Moreau.
• Domaine Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin: Family-owned Chablis domaine with notable Grand Cru holdings, including significant organic and biodynamic vineyard work. Comparable as a multi-generational Chablis specialist pursuing sustainable viticulture with global distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Bouchard Père & Fils: Established Burgundy producer with deep Chablis, Côte d'Or and regional Burgundy offerings distributed through major international fine wine channels. Comparable at the Burgundy fine wine positioning level though materially larger and broader in scope than Domaine Christian Moreau.
• Maison Joseph Drouhin: Large Burgundy négociant and domaine house operating broadly across Chablis, Côte d'Or and other Burgundy appellations with extensive global distribution. Broader portfolio reach than Domaine Christian Moreau but overlapping on Chablis wines, fine wine on-premise customers and export channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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