Protea France is expert in liquid oak extracts. The company range from liquid extracts to oak barrel alternatives. Our main targets are: Wine and Spirits production companies. Almost all our customers are leading actors in the Cognac, Brandy and Vodka business. The winegrowing and oenology industries.PROTEA France SAS in 2008Turnover1.500.000 Euros30 % Water,30 % Oak extracts,30 % Oak alternatives.Team1 oenologist, production and quality director3 assistants (trade, finance, administration)4 production employeesPlants locationCognac region (500 km from Paris) 100 km NW from Bordeaux Gensac La Pallue :Private water springBassac : Oak extractionSt Meme les Carrieres : Oak alternatives production.Customers800 customersBusiness areaFrance and International :Europe 60 %Americas 30 %Asia 10 %