Domaine Saint-Sébaste (DEMETER, BIO)

What Domaine Saint-Sébaste (DEMETER, BIO) does

Domaine Saint-Sébaste is a family-owned Swiss winery operating under the legal entity Kuntzer SA, founded in 1954 by Jean-Claude and Alice Kuntzer in the Neuchâtel wine region. The domain cultivates 20 hectares of biodynamic vineyards spread across multiple parcels from Cortaillod to Le Landeron, including Colombier, Hauterive, Saint-Blaise, and Cressier. All vineyards have been Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2015 (with conversion beginning in 2012) and the estate also holds Bio Suisse organic certification. The winemaking follows a strict single-varietal philosophy (no blending), using natural indigenous yeast fermentation to produce low-sulfite wines that aim to express each terroir parcel's identity, fruitiness, elegance, and minerality.

The product portfolio covers Chasselas, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Réserve, the emblematic Œil-de-Perdrix rosé of Neuchâtel canton, and Pinot Noir in multiple expressions, plus customized gift boxes and large formats up to Balthazar (12L). Distribution is almost entirely direct-to-consumer: physical sales at the Saint-Blaise cellar with Saturday tastings and weekday openings, online sales via kuntzer.shop in French and German, and a dense calendar of Swiss wine festival appearances (Fêtes des Vendanges de Neuchâtel, Weinfestival Basel, Swiss Wine Tasting Zürich, Lâche-moi la Grappe, Goûts et Terroirs). Supplementary channels include restaurant placements (Maison du Prussien) and a corporate gifting program. The estate is currently led by third-generation owner and oenologist Élodie Kuntzer, who took over in 2021.

Name

Domaine Saint-Sébaste (DEMETER, BIO)

Legal name

Kuntzer SA

Website

https://kuntzer.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Domaine Saint-Sébaste is a family-owned biodynamic winery in Neuchâtel, Switzerland (Kuntzer SA, founded 1954), cultivating 20 hectares of Demeter-certified vineyards to produce single-varietal Swiss wines sold direct-to-consumer via cellar visits, the kuntzer.shop e-commerce site, and regional wine festivals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biodynamic Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (31213)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Biodynamic winemaking
• Neuchâtel wines
• Demeter certified wine
• Wine gift packaging
• Terroir varietal wines

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Blaise, Neuchâtel

HQ country

Switzerland

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct wine sales: Direct sales of biodynamic wines through the winery's physical location with regular Saturday tastings and weekday openings, and through the e-commerce platform kuntzer.shop.
2. Wine gift packages: Custom gift packaging including wooden boxes, bottle holders (1, 2, or 3 bottles), magnum (1.5L) to Balthazar (12L) formats, and personalized gift boxes throughout the year for both private individuals and corporate clients.
3. Wine events and tastings: Revenue from participation in wine festivals (Fêtes des Vendanges, Weinfestival Basel, Lâche-moi la Grappe, Goûts et Terroirs, Swiss Wine Tasting Zürich) and hosted tasting events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Domaine Saint-Sébaste is a family-owned biodynamic winery in the Neuchâtel wine region of Switzerland producing single-varietal Swiss wines (Chasselas, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Réserve, Œil-de-Perdrix rosé, and Pinot Noir) under Demeter and Bio Suisse certifications. It operates direct-to-consumer sales at the winery in Saint-Blaise, an e-commerce shop at kuntzer.shop, hosted tastings and events, and personalized wine gift packaging including large formats from Magnum (1.5L) to Balthazar (12L).

Product overview

Domaine Saint-Sébaste is a biodynamic winery producing single-varietal wines from the Neuchâtel terroir. The portfolio includes white wines (Chasselas in Sélection, Non Filtré, and Vieilles Vignes expressions; Chardonnay in Classique, Réserve, and Vignes aux Nonnes; Pinot Gris; Gewürztraminer; Sauvignon Réserve), the iconic rosé Œil-de-Perdrix, and Pinot Noir in Classique, Réserve, and Clos de la Perrière expressions. The winery also offers wine gift boxes in various formats. All wines are produced without blending, expressing the unique identity of each terroir parcel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chasselas White wine from the Chasselas grape variety, produced in multiple expressions including Sélection, Non Filtré, and Vieilles Vignes. Pairs with lake fish, fondue, sauerkraut, and cheese dishes.
• Chardonnay White wine available in Classique, Réserve, and Vignes aux Nonnes expressions. Pairs with sea fish, shellfish, and white meat; Vignes aux Nonnes pairs particularly well with sushi.
• Pinot Gris White wine also available as Câlins d'Automne expression. Pairs with lake fish such as bondelle, Asian dishes, slightly sweet dishes, and cheese including Époisses and Roquefort.
• Gewürztraminer Aromatic white wine best enjoyed as an apéritif, pairs well with lightly spiced Asian dishes and flammkuchen (tarte flambée).
• Sauvignon Réserve White wine reserved expression, best as an apéritif and pairs excellently with seafood.
• Œil-de-Perdrix The iconic rosé of Neuchâtel canton, emblematic expression of the region's terroir. Pairs with lake fish and white meat.
• Pinot Noir Red wine available in Classique, Réserve, and Clos de la Perrière expressions. Pairs with white meat, red meat, game, hard cheeses, and Pata Negra ham (for Clos de la Perrière).
• Wine Gift Boxes Personalized gift boxes and packaging solutions including wooden crates, bottle holders (1, 2, or 3 bottles), and exceptional formats from Magnum (1.5L) to Balthazar (12L).

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Va & Vins (Jeff Kuster)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint tasting workshop collaboration where Jeff Kuster of Va & Vins partners with Elodie Kuntzer of Domaine Saint-Sébaste for Swiss wine tasting events. Events include 6 Swiss wine tastings, biodynamics introduction, sensory workshops, and vineyard tastings.
• Swiss Wine ConnectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss Wine Connection organizes the Grand Tasting 2026 at Kunsthaus Zürich where Domaine Saint-Sébaste participates to present their wine range alongside Switzerland's most renowned winemakers.
• Restaurant Maison du PrussienminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant La Maison du Prussien in Neuchâtel hosts food and wine pairing evenings featuring Domaine Saint-Sébaste wines paired with chef Maxime Pot's cuisine. Events priced at CHF 155 per person including welcome glass, wines, water and coffee.
• Neuchâtel Vins et TerroirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for regional wine promotion events including special Œil-de-Perdrix tasting events on Place du Port at Neuchâtel celebrating the 165th anniversary of the domain.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Domaine de la Maison Carrée: Family-owned biodynamic Swiss winery in the Vaud/Neuchâtel arc producing single-varietal terroir-driven wines with comparable certifications and direct-to-consumer tasting model.
• Domaine de la Coulée de Serrant (Nicolas Joly): Pioneering biodynamic estate in the Loire producing single-varietal terroir wines from Chenin Blanc — comparable as a small biodynamic estate driven by terroir-expression philosophy and family stewardship.
• Weingut Daniel & Marta Gantenbein: Highly regarded biodynamic family estate in Graubünden (Swiss German-speaking Switzerland) focused on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay — directly comparable as a small-scale, premium, family-run biodynamic Swiss winery.
• Domaine Zind-Humbrecht: Renowned biodynamic Alsace producer of terroir-expressive single-varietal white wines — strong peer on biodynamic methodology, terroir-driven philosophy, and premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• M. Chapoutier: Major biodynamic Rhône Valley producer with broad international distribution — comparable as a biodynamic-certified winemaker, but operating at substantially larger scale across multiple appellations.

Regional players

• Cave de la Côte (cave coopérative): Largest Swiss wine cooperative in Vaud, producing across many Swiss appellations — comparable Swiss wine producer footprint, though operating cooperatively rather than as a single biodynamic family estate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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