Cooperages of Burgundy

What Cooperages of Burgundy does

Tonnelleries de Bourgogne is a Burgundy-based Economic Interest Group (GIE) that operates as the export department for two member cooperages: Tonnellerie BILLON, founded in 1947 in Beaune and directed by Vincent DAMY, and Tonnellerie DAMY, based in Meursault and directed by Jérôme DAMY. The two facilities together employ 55 coopers and have a stated combined capacity of 30,000 barrels per year (20,000 at DAMY, 10,000 at BILLON), with the ability to produce formats up to 860 litres (DAMY) and 820 litres (BILLON). The company serves wine estates worldwide, currently exporting to more than 45 countries with over 50 years of export experience.

The underlying technology is traditional French oak barrel making, with all wood air-dried outdoors for a minimum of 24 months to drive oak lactone leaching and develop aromatic potential. The product range covers French oak (centre and east of France, including limited quantities from specific forests), Eastern European oak, American oak, and acacia wood, with customization on grain fineness, toasting level, and dimensions. Both cooperages hold PEFC sustainable forestry certification and the CTB "French Tradition Barrels" certification from the French Technical Wood Centre, which subjects every production phase to documented control standards. Four coopers across the two facilities hold the Meilleur Ouvrier de France designation.

The business model is direct enterprise field sales on a quotation basis: the GIE handles barrel selection consultation, production coordination with the two member cooperages, and logistics delivery to wineries. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of physical barrels rather than licensing or subscription, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Distribution is global direct export, supported by trade-show presence at Vinitech and SITEVI, multilingual documentation in ten languages, and the DAMY family's three-generation expertise as the primary commercial asset.

Name

Cooperages of Burgundy

Legal name

GIE Les Tonnelleries de Bourgogne

Website

https://tonnelleries-bourgogne.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tonnelleries de Bourgogne is the export group for two Burgundy cooperages (BILLON and DAMY), producing 30,000 traditional French oak wine barrels annually and selling directly to wine estates in more than 45 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine Cooperage / Wine Barrel Manufacturing

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Wineries (312130)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Alcoholic Beverage Contract Manufacturing & Co-Packing (AFAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Wine barrel manufacturing
• French oak barrels
• Cooperage export
• Wine aging barrels
• Custom oak barrels

Headquarters

HQ city

Meursault

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Barrel Sales: The company exports premium wine barrels manufactured by BILLON and DAMY cooperages. Revenue is generated through direct sales of barrels to wine estates worldwide, with barrel sizes ranging from standard to large format (up to 860 litres). The company manages the entire process from customer consultation to logistics delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cooperages of Burgundy (GIE Les Tonnelleries de Bourgogne) is the export department for two member cooperages, BILLON and DAMY, manufacturing and selling premium oak wine barrels (from 225L standard formats up to 860L large formats) from French, Eastern European, American oak, and acacia wood. The company directly assists wine estates worldwide with barrel selection (wood origin, grain fineness, heating level, and quantity), manages production coordination, and handles logistics so barrels arrive directly at wineries.

Product overview

Tonnelleries de Bourgogne is an Economic Interest Group (EIG) founded in the 1960s that organizes the export of barrels from two member cooperages: BILLON (in Beaune) and DAMY (in Meursault). The company exports traditional and innovative barrel lines manufactured from French, Eastern European, American oak and acacia wood. BILLON produces up to 820-liter barrels with 10,000 annual capacity, while DAMY produces up to 860-liter barrels with 20,000 annual capacity. The portfolio includes barrels adapted to different grape varieties and wine regions, with services covering barrel selection assistance, production management, and global logistics. Present in more than 45 countries worldwide with over 50 years of export experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BILLON: Cooperage brand based in Beaune, Côte d'Or, France. Produces traditional wine barrels up to 820 litres with 20 coopers.
• DAMY

Products and services

• BILLON Barrels Traditional and innovative wine barrels produced by BILLON Cooperage in Beaune, Côte d'Or, France. Available in sizes up to 820 liters, with 10,000 barrels produced annually by 20 coopers. Barrels adapt to different grape varieties, emphasizing fruit character while supporting the main characteristics of each wine, and are customized for wood choice, toasting level, and size for the largest French and international estates.
• DAMY Barrels Traditional wine barrels produced by DAMY Cooperage in Meursault, Côte d'Or, France. Available in sizes up to 860 liters, with 20,000 barrels produced annually by 35 coopers. The complete range is adapted to each region and estate, designed to slowly release the essence of subtle aromas based on desired wine character.
• French Oak Barrels Barrels made from French oak sourced from PEFC-certified forests in the centre and east of France, with limited quantities from specific forests and natural outdoor drying for at least 24 months.
• Eastern European Oak Barrels Barrels made from Eastern European oak, supplied as part of the product range to wine estates seeking alternative oak profiles.
• American Oak Barrels Barrels made from American oak, supplied as part of the product range to wine estates seeking alternative oak profiles.
• Acacia Wood Barrels Barrels made from acacia wood, supplied as part of the product range to wine estates seeking alternative wood profiles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Barrels adapt to different grape varieties - oak emphasizes fruit and provides support for main wine characteristics without becoming overpowering

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Wood SupplierscoreOthersFor a long time, the BILLON and DAMY cooperages have forged excellent relationships with wood suppliers which allows them to ensure fail-free traceability of all forest sources and offer wine-growers the most sought-after characteristics from different French forests.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/les-tonnelleries-de-bourgogne

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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