La Cave A Titoune

What La Cave A Titoune does

La Cave A Titoune is a privately held, regional B2B beverage wholesaler (grossiste en boissons) headquartered in the Bordeaux metropolitan area and operating across the Gironde department in southwestern France. The company distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages — including wines, spirits, beers, soft drinks, waters, hot beverages, syrups, and juices — alongside professional equipment and accessories, through a catalog of more than 3,000 product references sourced from French and international producers. Its customer base comprises professional establishments in the CHR sector (Cafés, Hôtels, Restaurants), wine merchants (cavistes), event organizers, associations, and grocery stores, with more than 3,000 active professional clients served across the region.

The company operates a hybrid traditional-wholesale and digital-commerce model. The physical layer consists of an operations and customer service site in Eysines plus a secondary deposit on Bordeaux's Rive Sud, supported by a company-owned fleet of 12 delivery trucks that enables 24-hour delivery across Gironde, with same-morning fulfillment for orders placed before 5:29 AM. The digital layer comprises two proprietary assets: the CVT mobile application (available on iOS and Android) for 24/7 ordering, real-time delivery tracking, favorites, and promotional access; and the espaceclient.lacaveatitoune.fr client portal providing authenticated catalog access, invoicing, account management, and product statistics. Each professional establishment is assigned a dedicated commercial representative, combining a field-sales motion with self-serve digital ordering.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based wholesale pricing on beverage and equipment sales, with access to the catalog and pricing reserved for validated professional accounts. The company supplements this distribution business with a portfolio of regional sports and cultural sponsorships — including partnerships with Union Bordeaux Bègles, Girondins de Bordeaux, Jumping International de Bordeaux, Villa Primrose, Garorock, and Arkea Arena — that reinforce local brand visibility within the Bordeaux hospitality ecosystem. No external investment, parent company, or public-listing signals are present in the available data.

Name

La Cave A Titoune

Legal name

La Cave A Titoune

Website

https://lacaveatitoune.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Cave A Titoune is a privately held B2B beverage wholesaler based in Bordeaux, France, distributing 3,000+ wine, spirit, beer, and soft drink SKUs plus equipment to CHR professionals, wine merchants, associations, and event organizers across the Gironde department via its own 12-truck fleet, proprietary CVT mobile app, and B2B client portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms (BPAMAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG)

Keywords

• Beverage wholesale distribution
• Wine and spirits supply
• CHR beverage supplier
• Professional beverage distribution
• Regional beverage wholesaler

Headquarters

HQ city

Eysines

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Beverage Distribution: B2B wholesale distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to professional clients including bars, restaurants, hotels, wine shops, and associations. Revenue generated through product sales with pricing based on wholesale volumes. Customers place orders via mobile app or client portal and receive deliveries within 24 hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

La Cave A Titoune is a wholesale beverage distributor (grossiste en boissons) that supplies wines, spirits, beers, softs, waters, hot beverages, juices, syrups, and professional equipment to trade customers in the Bordeaux/Gironde region. Sales are conducted as B2B wholesale transactions with registered professional clients only, supported by a proprietary mobile ordering app and online client portal, and fulfilled through a company-operated fleet providing 24-hour delivery.

Product overview

La Cave A Titoune is a traditional beverage wholesaler (grossiste en boissons) based in Bordeaux and Gironde, France, serving professional clients in the CHR sector (Cafés, Hôtels, Restaurants), wine merchants, associations, and other businesses. The company operates both as a traditional wholesaler with physical operations (depots in Eysines and Rive Sud) and as a modern B2B e-commerce platform. The core offering is a catalog of over 3000 beverage references spanning wines (red, white, rosé, sparkling), spirits (whisky, vodka, gin, cognac, rum, tequila), beers, softs, waters, hot beverages, and professional equipment. This is complemented by the CVT mobile application (available on iOS and Android) which enables 24/7 ordering, real-time delivery tracking, exclusive promotions, and technical support requests. The online client portal (espaceclient.lacaveatitoune.fr) provides additional B2B functionality including account management, invoices, and product statistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wine Portfolio Wholesale supply of red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines from French regions (Bordeaux, Côtes de Provence, Burgundy, Rhône Valley) and international regions (Spain, Italy, Argentina, Chile, Portugal, USA), sold B2B to professional clients.
• Spirits Portfolio Wholesale distribution of spirits including whisky, vodka, gin, cognac, armagnac, rum, tequila/mezcal, liqueurs, vermouth, port, absinthe, anis, cachaça, and eau de vie, targeting CHR and caviste professional buyers.
• Beer Portfolio Wholesale distribution of draft beer in kegs (fûts) and bottled beers from various breweries, supplied to professional hospitality accounts.
• Softs and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Wholesale distribution of soft drinks, fruit juices, syrups, still and sparkling waters, and energizing drinks for professional establishments.
• Hot Beverages Wholesale supply of coffee and tea products intended for professional hospitality establishments.
• Professional Equipment and Accessories Wholesale supply of equipment and accessories including glassware, undercounters, advertising materials, and maintenance supplies for professional venues.
• Hygiene and Maintenance Products Wholesale supply of cleaning and maintenance products for professional establishments, completing the venue's operating consumables range.
• CVT Mobile Application Proprietary iOS/Android application enabling validated professional clients to place beverage orders 24/7, track deliveries in real time, access exclusive promotions, and request technical interventions — a core ordering channel for the B2B catalog.
• Online B2B Client Portal Online account-gated portal (espaceclient.lacaveatitoune.fr) that exposes the full 3,000+ reference catalog, account management, invoice access, and product statistics to registered professional clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in ordering errors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Union Bordeaux BèglesminorOthersSports partnership with Union Bordeaux Bègles rugby club. La Cave A Titoune is a partner/supplier for the local rugby team.
• Girondins de BordeauxminorOthersSports partnership with Girondins de Bordeaux football club. La Cave A Titoune is a partner/supplier for the local football team.
• Jumping International de BordeauxminorOthersPartnership with Jumping International de Bordeaux equestrian event. La Cave A Titoune is a partner/supplier for the prestigious horse jumping competition.
• Primrose BordeauxminorOthersPartnership with Villa Primrose Bordeaux event venue. La Cave A Titoune is a partner for events held at this venue.
• GarorockminorOthersPartnership with Garorock music festival. La Cave A Titoune is a partner/supplier for the regional music festival.
• Arkea ArenaminorOthersPartnership with Arkea Arena (Inovesta). La Cave A Titoune is a partner for events at this major concert venue in Bordeaux.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• Vinadea (Union des Vins d'Alsace / DBM group): French B2B wine distribution platform targeting HoReCa and retailers with technology-enabled ordering. Comparable in the digital B2B wholesale motion for beverages, but with a different regional anchor.

Broad incumbents

• Pernod Ricard: Global French spirits and wine major with a portfolio that includes many of the brands La Cave A Titoune distributes (Chivas, Jameson, Ricard, MUMM). Comparable as upstream supplier and as a competitor through its distribution partners to HoReCa accounts.
• Castel Group: Major French family-owned beverage group producing and distributing wine (including Bordeaux estates), beer and spirits through owned and partner distributors. Overlaps with La Cave A Titoune in wine/spirits wholesale to French on-trade, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Promocash: French cash-and-carry chain (Carrefour group) supplying independent retailers, restaurants and caterers with food and beverages. Direct overlap in HoReCa B2B supply across multiple product categories including beverages.
• Metro France: French arm of the global METRO cash-and-carry group, supplying food and beverages to restaurants, hotels and caterers. Comparable as a B2B HoReCa wholesaler serving professional buyers, with broader categories and larger scale.
• Les Grands Chais de France: Leading French wine producer and distributor operating across multiple regions and price points. Comparable as a large French beverage wholesaler serving B2B trade customers with broad wine and spirits portfolios.
• E.Leclerc Boissons: Beverage-focused online and warehouse channel operated by the E.Leclerc retail group, selling wine, beer and spirits (including to professional buyers) at competitive prices. Competes with La Cave A Titoune for the same HoReCa purchasing decisions across Gironde.

Direct peers

• France Boissons: Heineken's French on-trade beverage distribution arm, distributing beer, softs, water and other beverages to cafés, hôtels, restaurants across France. Directly comparable in business model (B2B HoReCa distribution) and customer segments, though at a national rather than regional scale.
• Caves Augé: Historic Parisian wine and spirits retailer/wholesaler established in 1850, distributing an extensive portfolio to professional and private clients. Comparable B2B-style wine and spirits wholesaler with strong local presence and broad catalog.

Regional players

• Compagnie des Vins d'Autrefois: French regional wine and spirits distributor serving on-trade and retail professionals, similar to La Cave A Titoune in target customer and product range but operating in a different French geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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