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Vignobles Florian Andre operates Château de Manissy, a family-owned wine estate in Tavel on the right bank of the Rhône. The estate spans 60 hectares across four Southern Rhône appellations — Tavel, Lirac, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Côtes du Rhône — and produces roughly fifteen cuvées under the Château de Manissy and Terre Davau labels, ranging from entry-level regional wines to a single-terroir Châteauneuf-du-Pape and an experimental skin-macerated orange wine. The property, dating to the 17th century and previously held by the Missionary Brothers of the Holy Family, has been managed since 2003 by Florian André, a seventh-generation Tavel winegrower.

The entire vineyard is farmed biodynamically (Demeter certified since 2018) and has held AB organic certification since 2009; in the winery, a nitrogen blanketing system reduces sulphite requirements. Winemaking and bottling are concentrated on the Tavel site, with the second retail location, Divins Délices, operating seasonally in La Roque-sur-Cèze. Wine tourism is a deliberate revenue and brand layer, encompassing caveau tastings, blending workshops, Gourmet Thursdays, a Primeurs weekend, and partner-led electric-bike vineyard tours.

Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer sales (caveau and the plugwine.com e-commerce storefront), a regional distributor network covering cavistes, organic/bio shops, and hospitality venues, and gift-experience partnerships with Wonderbox and Smartbox. Pricing is per-bottle online and pay-as-you-go for tourism, with no enterprise subscription, licensing, or wholesale anchor disclosed. The customer mix is dominated by individual wine enthusiasts and tourists, supplemented by small-format retail and hospitality buyers; the operating geography is France only, with no disclosed export build-out.

Name

vignobles florian andre

Legal name

Château de Manissy

Website

https://chateau-de-manissy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vignobles Florian Andre operates Château de Manissy, a 60-hectare biodynamic family estate in Tavel, France, producing roughly fifteen organic and biodynamic cuvées across Tavel, Lirac, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Côtes du Rhône AOCs, serving individual wine enthusiasts, regional distributors, and wine tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery

NAICS

Wineries (31213)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Organic viticulture
• Biodynamic wines
• Rhône Valley wines
• Wine tourism
• AOC appellation wines

Headquarters

HQ city

Tavel

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Direct sales of organic and biodynamic wines to consumers through the winery caveau/shop and online e-commerce platform (plugwine.com). Sales across multiple appellations including Tavel, Lirac, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and Cotes du Rhône.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vignobles Florian Andre operates the Château de Manissy estate, producing and selling organic and biodynamic wines across four Southern Rhône Valley AOC appellations (Tavel, Lirac, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône). The 60-hectare vineyard has been Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2018 and AB-certified organic since 2009. In addition to producing approximately 15 distinct wine cuvées, the estate offers wine tourism experiences (tastings, workshops, blending events, cycling tours) and sells directly to consumers through its caveau, online shop, and a network of distributors.

Product overview

Vignobles Florian Andre operates as a single-estate winery producing organic and biodynamic wines across four Southern Rhône Valley AOC appellations: Tavel, Lirac, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Côtes du Rhône. The product portfolio includes 15 distinct wine cuvées under the Château de Manissy and Terre Davau labels, ranging from entry-level regional wines to premium single-terroir selections, plus a Vin Orange experimental cuvée and a natural wine (Génération Alpha). Wine tourism services include tastings, workshops, cycling experiences, and seasonal events. The estate's online sales are conducted through a dedicated e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Terre Davau: A family wine estate located in La Roque sur Cèze, one of France's most beautiful villages. The historic south-facing vineyards have been managed by the maternal family of the Château de Manissy winemaker for six generations, with grapes now vinified at Château de Manissy.

Products and services

• Tavel Trinity (Trinité) Rosé Classic Tavel rosé with juicy red berries (strawberries and raspberries) lifted by grapefruit and citrus zest; a flagship rosé from the estate.
• Tavel Tête de Cuvée Historic Tavel rosé cuvée made in the same traditional way for over a century, with candied fruit, spice and caramel aromas.
• Tavel Langoustière Top-flight gastronomic Tavel wine, powerful and complex, named after the estate's finest terroir with oldest vines.
• Lirac Trinité Rouge Intense Lirac red wine bathed in sun and cleansed by the Mistral, with red fruit flavors blending with garrigue scents.
• Lirac Trinité Blanc White Lirac wine with tropical fruit and quince flavors balanced by a zesty, elegant and slightly saline mouthfeel.
• Lirac L'avant goût du paradis Powerful, elegant Lirac red wine with black fruit, liquorice and spices, soft velvety tannins and long finish.
• Châteauneuf-du-Pape Trinité Rouge Great Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wine with black fruit, cassis, blackberries, black cherries and roasted coffee notes in a long finish.
• Châteauneuf-du-Pape Terres Blanches Rouge Small-lot premium Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wine from one of the estate's best terroirs, powerful and silky with high complexity.
• Côtes du Rhône Oracle Rouge Red Côtes du Rhône cuvée featuring an unusual blend incorporating Counoise grape, with crisp ripe fruit, baking spices, and velvety-smooth tannins.
• Côtes du Rhône Oracle Blanc White Côtes du Rhône wine with citrus fruit and white flower aromas leading into a mineral finish.
• Côtes du Rhône Oracle Rosé Rosé Côtes du Rhône wine with sweet, tangy strawberry and raspberry notes, delightfully fresh and easy-drinking.
• Or d'Ange (Vin Orange) Orange wine from skin-macerated Roussanne, Viognier and Clairette grapes, featuring orange, pear and pineapple notes.
• Génération Alpha Natural red wine from 100% Cinsault, low alcohol with freshness, featuring fresh red berries, pepper and cherry aromas.
• Terre Davau Côtes du Rhône Rouge Côtes du Rhône red wine from historic family vineyards in La Roque-sur-Cèze (Terre Davau sub-brand), with red fruit and spice aromas.
• Terre Davau Tavel Tavel wine from the Terre Davau estate with red berry fruit and spices in a crisp, refreshing style.
• Wine Tasting at Caveau Free wine tasting of organic and biodynamic wines at the estate caveau during opening hours for visitors.
• Discovery Workshop and Sensory Tasting Guided vineyard tour, winemaking presentation, and sensory wine tasting introduction across 4 estate cuvées for visitors.
• Bikes and Wine Experience Electric mountain bike tour of vineyards between Tavel and Lirac with a guide, followed by vineyard visit and wine tasting.
• Blending Workshop Annual March event where participants blend grape varieties, bottle, label and cork their own personalized cuvée.
• Gourmet Thursdays Summer event in July-August with vineyard walk, aperitif tasting, grilled lunch and winery tour.
• Primeurs Weekend Annual third Thursday of November celebration of the new Côtes du Rhône Red Primeur vintage with tastings, oyster bar and concert.
• Divins Délices (Retail Shop) Estate wine shop located in La Roque-sur-Cèze, open 7 days a week during summer season (mid-May to mid-September).

Quantifiable outcome

• AB (Agriculture Biologique) certification since 2009, Demeter biodynamic certification since 2018
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Frederic LafontminorOthersSpecialized guide providing electric VTT (mountain bike) tours of the vineyards between Tavel and Lirac. Tours include wine tasting and vineyard presentations.
• WonderboxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGift experience box partner. Customers can purchase Wonderbox gift boxes redeemable for winery visits and tastings at Chateau de Manissy.
• SmartboxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGift experience box partner. Customers can purchase Smartbox gift experiences for Chateau de Manissy winery visits.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Château La Nerthe: Historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate with comparable heritage positioning across premium Southern Rhône AOCs. Overlaps with Manissy on CdP production, estate tours, and direct-to-consumer fine-wine channels.
• Domaine de la Mordorée: Leading Tavel and Lirac producer with similar Rhône appellation portfolio, biodynamic-leaning practices, and significant export presence. Directly comparable in size and AOC mix to Château de Manissy, serving the same Rhône rosé and red enthusiast.
• Famille Perrin / Château de Beaucastel: Biodynamic pioneer across its Rhône estates and one of the most biodynamic-certified producers in CdP. Directly comparable on biodynamic viticulture, multi-AOC portfolio (CdP, CdR), and global premium distribution.
• Maison Sinnae (Cave de Tavel): The Tavel cooperative and one of the largest rosé producers in the appellation. Compares as a same-AOC Tavel producer with broader volume but less estate-scale narrative than Manissy.
• Domaine Marcoux: Family-owned biodynamic Châteauneuf-du-Pape and CdR producer with deep heritage and small-volume estate model. Closely aligned with Manissy on biodynamic philosophy, family ownership, and premium direct-to-consumer positioning.
• Château Pesquié: Independent Ventoux family producer with biodynamic-certified vineyards, CdR and CdP cuvées, and comparable export growth trajectory. Useful peer for organic-credentialed Rhône estate with multi-appellation exposure.
• Pierre Amadieu: Historic family-owned Rhône Valley estate based in Gigondas producing CdR, Gigondas, and CdP wines with a similar multi-generation heritage story. Comparable to Manissy on family ownership, AOC span, and DTC/wine-tour emphasis.
• Domaine de la Janasse: Family-owned CdP CdR estate of similar scale to Manissy with comparable premium positioning, biodynamic-leaning practices, and a strong DTC and export presence. Useful direct comparable for a boutique multi-AOC Rhône estate.

Broad incumbents

• E. Guigal: The benchmark CdR CdP négociant-producer with much larger volume, broad international distribution, and multi-AOC coverage. Represents the incumbent scale competitor that Manissy benchmarks against in distribution terms, though at vastly greater size.
• M. Chapoutier: Largest biodynamic producer in the Rhône Valley with an extensive CdR CdP Hermitage portfolio. Relevant incumbent peer for biodynamic farming leadership, premium brand building, and global export reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VinsManissy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chateau-de-manissy
• Instagraminstagram.com/chateau_manissy

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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