Domaine de Sainte Marie

What Domaine de Sainte Marie does

Domaine de Sainte Marie is a privately held, family-owned winery operating from a single estate in Saint-Germain-lès-Arlay, in the Arbois appellation of Jura, France. The company was founded circa 1820 (approximately 200 years of family operation) and currently employs 15 people. Its portfolio is organized into six catalog collections: La signature du domaine (the estate's signature wine), Les vins jaunes (Jura's signature oxidative Vin Jaune), Les spécialités du Jura (Vin Jaune, Vin de Paille, Crémant du Jura), Les vins blancs typés, Les vins blancs floraux, and Les vins rouges.

Production relies on traditional Jura winemaking methods rather than novel technology: Vin Jaune is produced through extended oxidative aging under a voile (film of yeast), Savagnin grapes are received and pressed in conventional fashion, and the estate applies sustainable viticulture practices including eco-pâturage with sheep and HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification (granted June 2021).

The business model is exclusively direct-to-consumer. The estate sells through a single e-commerce storefront on maison-de-sainte-marie.com, with delivery shipped directly from the property. Pricing is not publicly disclosed on the website. Customer acquisition is supported by an active social media presence on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, an editorial blog ('Journal de la Maison') documenting estate life and sustainability practices, and on-site tastings at the Arlay location. There is no indication of wholesale, retail distribution, restaurant placements, or export channels. Two primary customer personas are evidenced: wine enthusiasts and collectors seeking authentic Jura regional specialties, and DTC wine buyers who value direct provenance and winemaker relationships.

Name

Domaine de Sainte Marie

Legal name

Domaine de Sainte-Marie

Website

https://domaine-de-sainte-marie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1820

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Domaine de Sainte Marie is a family-owned winery in the Arbois appellation of Jura, France, producing traditional Jura wines including Vin Jaune and Vin de Paille. Operating with 15 employees since circa 1820, it sells exclusively direct-to-consumer via its own e-commerce storefront and estate tastings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery / Wine Production

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (4453)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Premium, Rare & Collectible Alcohol Retail (Fine Wine/Spirits) (CRANAAAJ)

Keywords

• Jura wines
• Family winery
• Vin Jaune
• Vin de Paille
• Crémant du Jura

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Germain les Arlay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: The winery generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of their wines via their e-commerce platform. Products include Vin Jaune (Yellow Wine), specialty wines of Jura (Crémant du Jura, Macvin du Jura, Vin de Paille), white wines (floral and typé styles), and red wines. They offer online catalog browsing with direct delivery from the estate and secure payment processing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Domaine de Sainte Marie is a family winery producing Jura appellation wines including Vin Jaune, regional specialties (Vin de Paille, Crémant du Jura, Macvin du Jura), typé whites, floral whites, and reds. The estate sells these wines directly to consumers through its own e-commerce platform with delivery from the property, and welcomes visitors for on-site tastings at its Saint-Germain-lès-Arlay location.

Product overview

Domaine de Sainte Marie is a family-owned winery in Jura, producing a portfolio of wines organized into six collections: La signature du domaine (signature wines), Les vins jaunes (yellow wines under the Jura appellation), Les spécialités du Jura (regional specialties), Les vins blancs typés (typical white wines), Les vins blancs floraux (floral white wines), and Les vins rouges (red wines). The winery operates online sales through its catalog, offering direct-to-consumer delivery. The product line spans the traditional wine categories of the Jura region, with yellow wines being a particular specialty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La signature du domaine The estate's signature wine collection representing the distinctive character and quality of Domaine de Sainte Marie, sold directly to consumers from the estate.
• Les vins jaunes Vin Jaune (Yellow Wine) from the Jura appellation, produced through extended oxidative aging under a film of yeast (voile), a regional specialty for which Domaine de Sainte Marie is known.
• Les spécialités du Jura Regional Jura specialty wines including Vin de Paille (Straw Wine), Crémant du Jura sparkling wine, Macvin du Jura, and other traditional Jura wine specialties, sold direct from the estate.
• Les vins blancs typés Typical Jura white wines expressing the regional terroir characteristics, sold directly to consumers from the estate.
• Les vins blancs floraux Floral white wines showcasing aromatic and floral notes characteristic of Jura whites, sold directly to consumers from the estate.
• Les vins rouges Red wines from the Jura appellation produced from local grape varieties, sold directly to consumers from the estate.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Domaine Ganevat: Highly regarded Jura family domaine in Rotalier producing oxidative whites, Vin Jaune, and Chardonnay under the 'Les Grands Teppes' label. Comparable in artisanal scale, Jura terroir focus, and collector-grade positioning.
• Domaine Rolet Père et Fils: Family-run Jura estate producing Arbois and Côtes du Jura wines including Vin Jaune and Vin de Paille. Directly comparable in geography, product range, and family-winery positioning to Domaine de Sainte Marie.
• Domaine de la Tournelle: Small Jura estate in Passenans producing Vin Jaune, Paille, and Trousseau with natural-wine credentials. Comparable in size, production philosophy, and Jura specialty focus.
• Domaine Tissot (Stéphane Tissot): Renowned Jura biodynamic producer based in Arbois, making Vin Jaune, Crémant du Jura, and regional specialties. Closest direct peer given shared Jura appellation, traditional varieties, and DTC focus.
• Maison Henri Magnin: Family-operated Jura house in Château-Chalon and Arbois producing Vin Jaune and Vin de Paille. Comparable in heritage, geographical focus, and single-appellation specialization.
• Domaine de la Pinte: Organic Jura estate in Arbois producing Savagnin, Poulsard, and Jura specialty wines. Similar in artisanal scale, organic viticulture, and regional appellation focus.

Broad incumbents

• Joseph Drouhin: Major Burgundy/French family négociant with broad portfolio including regional wines. Useful comparable for the family-owned DTC Burgundy-tradition model, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Boisset Collection: Large family-owned French wine group with estates across Burgundy, Jura, and other regions. Comparable as a family-controlled French wine business with DTC and tasting-room experiences, though at much larger scale.
• Domaine de la Romanée-Conti: Iconic Burgundy estate illustrating the upper bound of heritage-driven, terroir-focused French family wine production. Relevant as a benchmark for heritage-premium positioning rather than direct scale comparison.

Regional players

• Maison Rijckaert: Négociant-style Jura producer specializing in Vin Jaune and Chardonnay across multiple Jura terroirs. Comparable in product focus but operates with a broader sourcing model across the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1fhr2YN4X68PhrHf8I8kUg
• Facebookfacebook.com/MaisondeSainteMarie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/domaine-de-sainte-marie-jura
• Instagraminstagram.com/maisondesaintemarie

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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