CLOS TRIGUEDINA - FAMILLE BALDES

What CLOS TRIGUEDINA - FAMILLE BALDES does

CLOS TRIGUEDINA – FAMILLE BALDES is a seventh-generation, family-owned French winery operating under the legal entity SAS BALDÈS JEAN-LUC TRIGUEDINA, headquartered in Vire-sur-Lot within France's Cahors appellation. Founded in 1830 by Étienne Baldès, the estate cultivates approximately 80 hectares across 100 parcels on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th terraces of the Lot River, producing a Malbec-led portfolio spanning flagship prestige cuvées (The New Black Wine, Probus), terroir-specific parcel wines (La Trilogie), everyday reds (Clos Triguedina Le Classique, Malbec du Clos), specialty products (Bul's sparkling rosé, New Pink Wine, Black Vintage fortified), and dry whites (Viognier-Chardonnay, Chenin Late Harvest). The estate pioneered several technical practices in the appellation, including the first stainless steel winery (1976), temperature-controlled fermentation (1978), and the first 100% Malbec cuvée, and in 2024 became the first Cahors estate to achieve Vignerons Engagés certification.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model anchored by the on-site Pavillon du Clos Triguedina retail and visitor center and the proprietary e-commerce platform jlbaldes.fr, with worldwide shipping for premium cuvées. A second revenue stream is wine tourism, offering tiered experiences (Classic Tour, Prestige Tour, Signature Experience, Vinocycle self-guided e-bike tours, Family Secrets vertical tasting, Private Tasting, and educational workshops) alongside corporate seminars and private events for up to 50 guests; the estate welcomes over 3,000 visitors annually. A third stream comes from cultural and event programming, including the annual Closmose electronic music festival and the Juliette Baldès-led Cind(y) Project (Culture Underground, Boom Boom wines). Customer segments span individual wine enthusiasts, corporate groups, restaurant/HoReCa partners, and experience-seekers attracted by cultural programming.

The estate is fully family-controlled with no external investment, parent company, or funding rounds disclosed; share capital is €10,500 and headcount is approximately 9. Management is led by Jean-Luc Baldès (Publication Director, 1994 Winemaker of the Year), Sabine Baldès (Wine Tourism Director, who created the Pavillon des Vins in 2014), and seventh-generation Juliette Baldès (Winemaker). Distribution is DTC-dominant with only a small set of regional retail partners, and marketing relies on the estate website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, email newsletters, blog content, and the Closmose festival. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and custom experiences are quoted on request.

Name

CLOS TRIGUEDINA - FAMILLE BALDES

Legal name

SAS BALDÈS JEAN-LUC TRIGUEDINA

Website

https://famille-baldes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1830

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Seventh-generation family winery in France's Cahors appellation, producing a Malbec-led portfolio across 80 hectares and selling directly to consumers via its estate boutique, e-commerce platform, wine tourism experiences, and the Closmose festival.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Wines (Cahors Malbec)

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Beverages (2080), 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), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Malbec wines
• Cahors appellation
• Estate winemaking
• Wine tourism
• Sparkling rosé

Headquarters

HQ city

Vire-sur-Lot

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct sales of wines to consumers through estate boutique and e-commerce platform. Includes premium wines (The New Black Wine, Probus), everyday wines (Malbec du Clos, La Trilogie), and specialty products (rosés, sparkling, fortified).
2. Wine Tourism Experiences: Revenue from guided tours, tastings, workshops, private events, seminars, and corporate team-building activities at the Pavillon du Clos Triguedina.
3. Events and Festivals: Revenue from the annual Closmose festival featuring electronic music, wine tastings, trail runs, and food experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Clos Triguedina - Famille Baldès is a seventh-generation estate winery producing a portfolio of Malbec-based wines in the Cahors appellation, complemented by a diversified wine tourism program. The estate farms 80 hectares across 100 parcels on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th terraces of the Lot River, offering premium red cuvées (The New Black Wine, Probus, La Trilogie, Le Classique, Malbec du Clos), specialty wines (Bul's sparkling rosé, New Pink Wine, Black Vintage fortified), and white wines (Viognier-Chardonnay, Chenin Late Harvest). Wine tourism operations include guided tours, tastings, electric bike experiences (Vinocycle), private events, corporate seminars, and the annual Closmose festival, welcoming over 3,000 visitors annually.

Product overview

CLOS TRIGUEDINA - FAMILLE BALDES is a seventh-generation winery estate in Cahors, founded in 1830, producing a portfolio of Malbec-based wines alongside diverse wine tourism experiences. The core product range includes The New Black Wine (flagship premium cuvée), the Jean-Luc Baldès Collection (Probus prestige cuvée, La Trilogie parcel series, Clos Triguedina Le Classique, Malbec du Clos), and specialty wines (Bul's sparkling rosé, New Pink Wine, Black Vintage fortified wine). White wines include Viognier-Chardonnay and Chenin Late Harvest. The Cind(y) Project sub-brand encompasses Culture Underground and Boom Boom wines. Wine tourism offerings span Classic/Prestige/Signature Tours, Vinocycle electric bike experiences, Family Secrets vertical tastings, Private Tastings, Educational Workshops, Corporate Seminars, and Celebrations/Private Events. The annual Closmose Festival combines electronic music with wine experiences. All products are sold through the estate's e-commerce platform (jlbaldes.fr).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CINDY (Projet Cind(y)): A collective born in Cahors bringing together wine, creativity, music, and cultural events. Includes wines Culture Underground and Boom Boom.
• The New Black Wine
• La Trilogie
• Probus
• Culture Underground
• Boom Boom
• Bul's
• New Pink Wine
• Black Vintage

Products and services

• The New Black Wine A unique medieval-inspired black wine recreated by Jean-Luc Baldès using an exclusive method combining grape drying (passerillage) on traditional plum-drying racks and 12-month barrel aging in new and used oak. Produced in limited quantities from Malbec grapes grown at Peyre Rouge in Floressas; the estate's flagship premium cuvée sold internationally.
• Jean-Luc Baldès Collection A signature collection of wines crafted with precision, patience, and intuition by Jean-Luc Baldès, representing the most intimate expression of Cahors Malbec in all its diversity, including carefully aged older vintages.
• Probus Prestige 100% Malbec cuvée from century-old vines on the 3rd terrace and limestone plateau, named after the Roman emperor who reintroduced vineyards to Quercy. Features remarkable tannin finesse and exceptional aging potential.
• La Trilogie Three parcel-specific Malbec wines vinified, aged, and bottled separately: Au Coin du Bois (2nd terrace, generous fruit), Les Galets (3rd terrace, structure and minerality), and Les Petites Cailles (4th terrace, elegance and freshness). A vertical exploration of Cahors terroir.

Quantifiable outcome

• First estate in Cahors to achieve Vignerons Engagés certification (2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marathon des Vignobles de CahorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2026Partnership for the vineyard trail run event (8km) as part of the Closmose festival, promoting outdoor activities in the Cahors wine region.
• Café ManineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner establishment for the CINDY project's wine distribution and cultural events network.
• Origin (Toulouse)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine shop partner in Toulouse for retail distribution of Clos Triguedina wines and event collaborations.
• Rêve de vin (46)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal wine merchant partner in the Lot department for wine sales.
• Les Frères PatacqcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing consulting firm responsible for website design and digital presence.
• Cahors – Vallée du Lot Tourist OfficecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism promotion partnership showcasing Clos Triguedina as a destination.
• Vallées Lot & Dordogne TourismecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism board partnership for Lot and Dordogne region promotion.
• Lot TourismecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDepartment of Lot tourism partnership for regional wine and cultural tourism.
• Occitanie RegionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism promotion through the Occitanie region tourism board.
• Pierre MunierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Cocktail Champion creating signature cocktails for the Closmose festival.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Château de Chambert: Historic Cahors Malbec estate on the Lot Valley limestone plateau. Direct appellation peer with similar terroir-driven positioning and single-estate production model.
• Château Haut-Monplaisir: Family-run Cahors Malbec estate with multi-generational heritage. Comparable in ownership structure and single-estate positioning within the appellation.
• Château Lagrezette: Premium Cahors Malbec estate also offering wine tourism and luxury hospitality experiences. Closest direct competitor in the Cahors appellation with similar DTC and event-led positioning.
• Château du Cèdre: Leading Cahors Malbec producer recognized for premium and biodynamic cuvées. Direct peer competing in the same appellation for similar fine-dining and collector customers.
• Domaine Cosse-Maisonneuve: Organic and biodynamic Cahors Malbec producer. Comparable in scale and philosophy to Clos Triguedina, sharing premium DTC and sustainability positioning.

Others

• Winalist: Online wine tourism booking platform aggregating estate experiences across France. Comparable as an ecosystem participant helping premium estates monetize tourism offerings through digital distribution.

Emerging players

• Achaval Ferrer: Premium single-vineyard Argentine Malbec producer with comparable DTC and tourism positioning. Comparable in craft-production philosophy though operating in a different hemisphere.
• Domaine de la Janasse: Family-owned Southern Rhône estate combining premium wine production with tourism experiences. Comparable as a French family estate pursuing both winemaking excellence and visitor experiences, though in a different appellation.

Broad incumbents

• Georges Vigouroux: Largest producer in the Cahors appellation with broader multi-brand portfolio and wider distribution. Incumbent that competes for shelf space and on-trade listings within the same region.
• Catena Zapata: Argentine Malbec pioneer and premium global Malbec brand. Broad incumbent competing for the same Malbec consumer in international markets, particularly relevant given Juliette Baldès's training in Argentina.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/clostriguedina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clostriguedina
• Instagraminstagram.com/famillebaldes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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