Château La Borie

What Château La Borie does

Château La Borie is an agricultural cooperative (SCA CHÂTEAU LA BORIE) operating a 115-hectare wine estate in Suze-la-Rousse, Drôme Provençale, in the southern Rhône Valley. The estate comprises 65 hectares of vineyards and 55 hectares of pine and holm oak forest, producing wines across three protected appellations — Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, and Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-La-Rousse — plus Vin de France and IGP Méditerranée cuvées. The portfolio spans roughly eleven SKUs, including two Pétillant Naturel sparkling wines, two still whites, a rosé, and five reds with varietal compositions such as Grenache-Syrah blends and a 95% Syrah / 5% Grenache premium cuvée. The estate completed conversion to organic farming beginning in 2019 and achieved EU organic certification (FR-BIO-10) with the 2024 vintage.

The winemaking approach is traditional and natural, emphasizing biodiversity, soil microbial balance, and minimal intervention; premium reds undergo eight months of oak aging. Operational leadership rests with Raphael Knapp (directeur de la publication), under a cooperative ownership structure with €1,269,000 registered capital and no parent company or institutional investor disclosed. The company is also a member of Vigneron Indépendant.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and experience-driven. Revenue is generated through (i) online bottle sales via the bilingual estate website, with delivery across France and a 60-bottle-per-SKU order cap for personal use; (ii) the on-site caveau de dégustation (tasting room) offering year-round free tastings and direct purchases; (iii) paid wine tourism, principally the Apéro'Vigne guided vineyard experience priced at €22.50 per person; and (iv) venue rental for private and professional events up to 220 guests. Distribution is entirely domestic and channels include the estate's e-commerce storefront, physical tasting room, and direct event sales. Marketing runs across owned website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and an email newsletter. Brand credibility is supported by a 2-star recognition in the Guide Hachette des Vins.

Name

Château La Borie

Legal name

SCA CHÂTEAU LA BORIE

Website

https://chateau-la-borie.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Château La Borie is a French agricultural cooperative operating an organic-certified 65-hectare Rhône Valley wine estate in Suze-la-Rousse, producing AOC Côtes du Rhône, Villages, and Vin de France cuvées for direct-to-consumer online, tasting room, wine tourism, and event venue customers.

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Product category

Wine Production and Sales

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

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), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB)

Keywords

• Rhône Valley wines
• Organic wine production
• AOC appellation wines
• Wine estate tourism
• Pétillant naturel sparkling

Headquarters

HQ city

Suze-la-rousse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of wines through the estate's online store and tasting room. Products include still wines, rosé, pétillant naturel (sparkling), in bottle and magnum formats. Consumer purchases are for personal use only, with maximum 60 identical items per order.
2. Tourism and Experiences: Revenue from paid wine tourism activities including the Apéro'Vigne guided vineyard experience at 22.50€ per person, and event hosting services for private and professional gatherings at the château.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

Château La Borie is a French wine estate that produces and sells Rhône Valley wines, including organic Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-La-Rousse, and Vin de France cuvées across still reds, whites, rosés, and pétillant naturel sparkling wines. The estate sells directly to consumers via its bilingual e-commerce site and on-site tasting room, and offers paid wine tourism activities (Apéro'Vigne guided vineyard tour at €22.50 per person) as well as event hosting for private and corporate gatherings up to 220 guests.

Product overview

Château La Borie is an organic-certified wine estate (certified since the 2024 vintage) in Drôme Provençale, France, producing a portfolio of still and sparkling wines across three appellations: Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, and Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-la-Rousse. The product portfolio spans five sparkling and still wines: two pétillants naturels (Pétillant Naturel Blanc and Rosé), four still whites (Vin de France Blanc, Côtes du Rhône Blanc), one rosé (Rosé IGP Méditerranée), and four reds (Vins de France Cinsault, Vins de France Syrah-Grenache, Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-la-Rousse Grenache, and Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-la-Rousse Syrah). The estate also offers visitor experiences including a caveau de dégustation and the Apéro'Vigne guided vineyard tour with tasting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pétillant Naturel Blanc: A pétillant naturel (natural sparkling) white wine made from 83% Rolle and 17% Picpoul.
• Pétillant Naturel Rosé
• Vin de France Blanc
• Côtes du Rhône Blanc
• Rosé IGP Méditerranée
• Vins de France Cinsault
• Vins de France Syrah-Grenache
• Côtes du Rhône
• Côtes du Rhône Villages
• Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-la-Rousse Grenache
• Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-la-Rousse Syrah

Products and services

• Pétillant Naturel Blanc Sparkling (pétillant naturel) white wine made from 83% Rolle and 17% Picpoul, with a golden-yellow hue, rich floral and fruity bouquet, and balanced acidity, sold through the estate store for personal consumption.
• Pétillant Naturel Rosé Sparkling (pétillant naturel) rosé wine made from 100% Syrah, with a pale pink color, red fruit and citrus aromas, and balanced acidity, sold through the estate store for personal consumption.
• Vin de France Blanc Still white wine from the Vin de France appellation, made from 80% Grenache Blanc, 10% Rolle, 5% Clairette, and 5% Piquepoul, with a crystalline appearance and expressive fruity nose, sold through the estate store for personal consumption.
• Côtes du Rhône Blanc White appellation wine from the Côtes du Rhône AOC composed of 21% Grenache Blanc, 19% Roussanne, 19% Rolle, 18% Marsanne, 8% Piquepoul, 7% Bourboulenc, 6% Clairette, and 2% Viognier, with elegant floral and mineral notes, sold through the estate store for personal consumption.
• Rosé IGP Méditerranée Rosé wine under the IGP Méditerranée denomination made from 50% Cinsault and 50% Grenache, with delicate aromas and a fresh palate, sold through the estate store for personal consumption.
• Vins de France Cinsault Single-varietal still red wine from the Vin de France category made from 100% Cinsault, featuring floral notes of rose and cherry with a fruity, fresh palate, sold through the estate store for personal consumption.
• Vins de France Syrah-Grenache Red blend from the Vin de France category combining 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, and 20% Marselan, with fruity and spicy notes and supple tannins, sold through the estate store for personal consumption.
• Côtes du Rhône Classic red appellation from the Côtes du Rhône AOC, composed of 44% Grenache, 43% Syrah, 11% Marselan, and 2% Cinsault, with dark fruit and spice on the nose and smooth, ripe tannins, sold through the estate store for personal consumption.
• Côtes du Rhône Villages Elevated appellation red wine from Côtes du Rhône Villages, a blend of 58% Grenache and 42% Syrah, showing complexity with mineral, spice, and chocolate notes and refined tannins, sold through the estate store for personal consumption.
• Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-la-Rousse Grenache Premium appellation red wine from the Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-la-Rousse, made from 95% Grenache and 5% Syrah, with deep ruby color, violet and pepper aromas, and rich, fleshy tannins, sold through the estate store for personal consumption.
• Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-la-Rousse Syrah Premium appellation red wine from the Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-la-Rousse, made from 95% Syrah and 5% Grenache, with a deep purple color, concentrated cassis and blackberry aromas, and dense tannins, sold through the estate store for personal consumption.
• Apéro'Vigne Guided Vineyard Experience Guided vineyard visit and multi-cuvée tasting with local products and a complimentary glass of wine at €22.50 per person, with a minimum of 2 participants; gift certificates are available for purchase. Targeted at visitors and wine enthusiasts exploring the Drôme Provençale estate.
• Event Hosting and Venue Rental Rental of the château's outdoor spaces with vineyard and Mont Ventoux views for private celebrations and professional events, accommodating up to 220 guests, with event planning support and catering partnerships. Targeted at wedding hosts, corporate event organizers, and private party planners.

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Technology focussed No

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Broad incumbents

• E. Guigal: Iconic Côte-Rôtie and Rhône Valley producer with deep Côtes du Rhône and Villages portfolio. Overlaps with Château La Borie in Côtes du Rhône and Rhône Villages appellations, but operates at significantly larger scale with international brand recognition.
• Maison M. Chapoutier: One of the largest and most established Rhône Valley producers, spanning Côtes du Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage and beyond. Comparable to Château La Borie as a Rhône-based multi-AOC producer, but with vastly greater scale, biodynamic farming, and global distribution.

Direct peers

• Domaine de la Janasse: Family-run Rhône Valley estate producing Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône, and Côtes du Rhône Villages. Directly comparable to Château La Borie as a small-to-mid estate with multi-appellation Rhône production and on-site tasting/tourism.
• Domaine du Pegau: Family-owned Rhône Valley producer with Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape offerings. Comparable in size and product mix to Château La Borie, with a similar small-estate, multi-AOC DTC strategy.
• Château de Beaucastel: Perrin family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape known for organic/biodynamic viticulture and Rhône appellations. Directly comparable to Château La Borie in traditional Rhône winemaking, organic positioning, and AOC-led portfolio structure.
• Paul Jaboulet Aîné: Historic northern Rhône house with substantial Côtes du Rhône production. Comparable to Château La Borie in Rhône appellation production and multi-region presence, with broader distribution and longer brand history.
• Cave de Tain (Tain l'Hermitage): Largest cooperative cellar in the Rhône Valley, producing Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, and Côtes du Rhône. Comparable to Château La Borie as an agricultural cooperative (SCA) structure producing Rhône Valley wines, though at substantially larger scale.
• Domaine Alain Jaume: Family-owned Rhône Valley estate with Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages across multiple villages. Directly comparable to Château La Borie in scale, appellation portfolio, and DTC/e-commerce emphasis.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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