Name

MAISON ANSAC

Legal name

Maison Ansac SASU

Website

https://maisonansac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maison Ansac is a French multi-brand wine and spirits producer based in Saint-Germain-de-Lusignan, managing seven heritage and contemporary brands across cognac, vodka, rum, brandy, Pineau des Charentes, and IGP Charentais wines, serving consumers across France, the United States (via Heaven Hill), and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Germain de Lusignan

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. Spirits sales: Revenue generated from production and sale of cognac, vodka, rum, brandy, and pineau des Charentes through multiple brands. Products sold B2C via brand websites and B2B through distributors and retail.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Maison Ansac produces and sells a portfolio of French wines and spirits under multiple heritage brands, including cognac (A.E. DOR, Jules Gautret, Ansac), five-times-distilled vodka (Ora), premium rum (Rochel Bay), French brandy (Fontgalant), Pineau des Charentes (Jules Gautret), and IGP Charentais wines (Thalassa). Products reach consumers through brand e-commerce websites, French GMS retail, and international distributor partnerships including Heaven Hill in the United States.

Product overview

Maison Ansac is a producer of wines and spirits portfolio encompassing multiple sub-brands: cognacs (A.E. DOR - ultra-premium vintages from 1858; Jules Gautret - historic house from 1847 producing cognac and Pineau des Charentes; Ansac - internationally recognized cognac established 1982 in the US market); vodka (Ora - quintuple-distilled French wheat vodka with pure and Honey Pepper expressions); rum (Rochel Bay - premium rum blending world rum expertise with Cognac traditions); brandy (Fontgalant - China-renowned French brandy); and IGP Charentais wines (Thalassa). The company operates as a subsidiary of cooperative group Océalia, sourcing raw materials from local cereal and wine producers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A.E. DOR: Heritage cognac house founded in 1858, known for exceptional vintage cognacs stored in the legendary Paradis cellar.
• Jules Gautret
• Ansac
• Vodka Ora
• Rochel Bay
• Fontgalant
• Thalassa

Products and services

• A.E. DOR Cognac Heritage cognac house founded in 1858 by Am\u00e9d\u00e9e-\u00c9douard Dor, offering exceptional old cognacs and very old vintages aged in the legendary 'Paradis' cellar. Targeted at spirits connoisseurs and collectors.
• Jules Gautret Cognac and Pineau des Charentes Historic cognac and Pineau des Charentes house founded in 1847, producing expressions from VS to XO and aged Pineau des Charentes. Targeted at consumers seeking authentic Charentais terroir spirits.
• Ansac Cognac Cognac brand established since 1847 and distributed in the United States since 1982 via Heaven Hill, including a VS expression made from Bons Bois and Fins Bois crus, double-distilled and aged in French oak barrels.
• Ora Vodka French vodka distilled five times from selected French wheat, reduced with naturally filtered spring water from the Charente region, available in pure expression and Honey Pepper variant. Targeted at modern cocktail and premium vodka consumers.
• Rochel Bay Rum Premium rum range created by the master cellar master, combining traditional Cognac methods with expertise gained from travels through world rum-producing regions. Targeted at premium rum consumers and cocktail enthusiasts.
• Fontgalant Brandy French brandy brand with strong reputation in China, offering fruity and woody notes suited for pure tasting or cocktails. Targeted at the Chinese luxury spirits market.
• Thalassa Wines IGP Charentais country wines from Charente and Charente-Maritime terroirs evoking coastal living, including Sauvignon, Merlot, and Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon references. Distributed via French GMS retail channels.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Heaven HillcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1982Heaven Hill is a renowned US spirits distributor. Since 1982, this partnership has been instrumental in establishing Ansac cognac in the American market, propelling it to become one of the top 6 most appreciated cognacs by American consumers.
• OcéaliacoreOthersOcéalia is a cooperative group federating cereal farmers and viticulturists in the Charentes region. Maison Ansac is a subsidiary of Océalia, benefiting from the cooperative's resources, knowledge, and network of passionate producers who supply quality raw materials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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