Tonnellerie Damy

What Tonnellerie Damy does

Tonnellerie Damy is a third-generation, family-owned French cooperage founded in 1946 by Roger Damy in Nantoux and now headquartered in Meursault, Burgundy (Z.A. Les Champs Lins, 21190). The company manufactures oak barrels for wine aging, employing 35 tonneliers (coopers) of whom 50% hold the CAP tonnellerie diploma and most have more than five years of tenure. Production is organized around a 2-hectare seasoning yard and a workshop built in 1988, with leadership under PDG Jérôme Damy, who earned the Meilleur Ouvrier de France title in 2007 following his father Jacques (1976).

The product portfolio is split into two ranges. The Tradition Range covers 114L–700L barrels with oak from Allier, Vosges, Burgundy, Jura, Missouri, and Tennessee, offered with five toasting levels (Light Long through Heavy). The Innovation Range comprises four specialized products developed through R&D: eXclusive (limited-edition fine-grain white/red), Rubis/Rouge (red wine with 36-month seasoning), Estrella (Rhône varieties Syrah and Grenache), and Impérial (a three-origin blend—Allier, Vosges, Jura—for long-aging wines). All staves undergo 24–36 months of natural outdoor air seasoning with humidity monitoring, color-coded traceability, and annual pallet rotation. The company holds CTB Fût de tradition Française and PEFC certifications.

Commercial operations run on a direct-sales model with no intermediaries. Quote-based pricing applies, with customization options (colored hoops, laser engraving, custom bunghole diameter) generating incremental revenue. Two French account managers (Étienne Martin, Vivian Gonon) cover the domestic market while Baptiste Gentil (Ltb21) manages international sales, supporting a 65%/35% international-to-France revenue split. The customer base consists of professional winemakers, cellar masters, and oenologists—particularly prestige appellation producers in Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, and other global wine regions. Go-to-market relies on a multi-language website (French/English), organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and direct field relationships; no API, app, or digital channel beyond the corporate site is present.

Name

Tonnellerie Damy

Legal name

Tonnellerie Damy

Website

https://tonnellerie-damy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tonnellerie Damy is a third-generation, family-owned Burgundian cooperage (founded 1946) that hand-produces premium oak barrels in 114L–700L sizes for wineries across France and international wine regions, with 35 skilled tonneliers and 65% of sales from export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oak Barrels / Wine Cooperage

NAICS

Wood Product Manufacturing (321)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI)

Keywords

• Oak barrel manufacturing
• Wine aging barrels
• French cooperage
• Barrel toasting services
• Custom wine barrels

Headquarters

HQ city

Meursault

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Barrel Sales: Custom-made oak barrels sold to winemakers, with sizes ranging from 114L to 700L. Core business revenue from traditional and innovation barrel ranges with various oak origins and toasting options.
2. Customization Services: Additional revenue from customization options including colored hoops, laser engraving of customer identity, and custom bunghole diameter. Specialty finishes for premium wine producers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tonnellerie Damy manufactures custom oak barrels for wine aging using traditional Burgundian cooperage methods, with staves naturally seasoned outdoors for 24 to 36 months on a dedicated 2-hectare wood yard. The company offers two main product ranges — Tradition (114L to 700L barrels with various French and American oak origins and five toasting levels) and Innovation (specialized barrels eXclusive, Rouge, Estrella, Impérial tailored to specific wine styles and grape varieties) — sold directly to wineries and wine producers.

Product overview

Tonnellerie Damy is a Burgundy-based cooperage offering two distinct barrel ranges: the Tradition Range (historical line with 114L-700L barrels featuring geographic oak origin selection and five toasting methods) and the Innovation Range (technical range with premium sub-products eXclusive, Rouge, Estrella, and Impérial for specialized wine aging). The company also offers branded merchandise through its collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tradition Range Historical oak barrel range offering geographic origin selection for staves (Allier, Vosges, Burgundy, Jura, Missouri, Tennessee) combined with five toasting methods (Light Long, Medium, Medium Long, Medium+, Heavy). Barrel capacities range from 114L to 700L in Bordeaux and Bourgogne styles, sold to wineries for wine aging.
• Innovation Range Technical, research-driven barrel range meeting demanding industry standards, comprising four premium sub-products: eXclusive (limited edition for white and red wines), Rouge (specialized for red wine), Estrella (for Rhône varieties, Syrah and Grenache), and Impérial (prestige barrel combining Allier, Vosges, and Jura oak).
• eXclusive Barrel Limited edition Innovation Range barrel for both white and red wines, featuring rigorous stave selection with very fine grains from the best French oak origins and minimum 24 months natural outdoor seasoning. Confers precise, noble woodiness while respecting fruit integrity.
• Rouge Barrel Innovation Range barrel specialized for red wine, made from rigorous French oak selection for density and regularity with 36 months natural outdoor seasoning and a specially developed toasting technique. Provides round, soft tannins and real mid-palate volume while respecting fruit.
• Estrella Barrel Innovation Range barrel reserved for Rhône grape varieties, particularly Syrah and Grenache. Made from exclusive fine-grained French oak from Allier with a toasting technique designed for Côtes du Rhône wines. Reveals fruitiness and sweetness on the nose with smooth, silky tannins.
• Impérial Barrel Limited edition prestige barrel (evolution of eXclusive) for both white and red wines. Assembles three French oak origins (1/3 Allier, 1/3 Vosges, 1/3 Jura) with minimum 36 months seasoning and very low heat toasting giving light hazelnut color. Ideal for long-aging wines with fine, subtle oak, fresh butter notes, and saline finish.
• Branded Collection (Goodies) Branded merchandise items including caps, signature sweatshirts, t-shirts, embroidered sweatshirts, and insulated water bottles featuring the DAMY logo.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% barrels sold in France, 65% internationally - demonstrating global market acceptance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local Apiarist (Beekeeper)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with a local beekeeper to support biodiversity in forest management. This initiative is part of Tonnellerie Damy's environmental commitment, promoting sustainable practices alongside their CTB and PEFC certifications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tonnellerie Taransaud: Prestige cooperage producing high-end oak barrels for Cognac and fine wine producers. Comparable to Damy in craftsmanship-led positioning, premium pricing, and dedicated sales to prestige wineries globally.
• Radoux: French oak specialist producing barrels and oak alternatives (staves, chips) for the wine industry. Direct competitor in oak aging products, with broader oak goods portfolio beyond barrels.
• Bouchard Cooperages: Cooperage producing premium French oak barrels for international wine producers. Comparable to Damy in target customer segment (prestige wineries) and product positioning.
• Tonnellerie Sylvain: Burgundy-based cooperage producing oak barrels for wine aging across French and international markets. Direct competitor in similar geographic and customer segments as Damy.
• Tonnellerie François Frères: Premium Burgundy cooperage headquartered in Saint-Romain, also producing oak barrels for fine wine aging. Directly competes with Damy in the prestige French oak barrel segment serving Burgundy, Bordeaux, and international wineries.
• Tonnellerie Berthomieu: French cooperage with multi-generational history manufacturing oak barrels for fine wines. Directly comparable to Damy in craftsmanship-led model, oak sourcing approach, and export orientation.
• Tonnellerie Seguin Moreau: Large cooperage based in Cognac, France, producing oak barrels for wine and spirits aging. Competes with Damy across both Tradition and Innovation segments, with a broader product portfolio and global distribution.
• Demptos: French cooperage with international production footprint, manufacturing oak barrels for wine and spirits. Competes with Damy on Tradition segment and serves many of the same global winery customers.
• Tonnellerie Vicard: Family-owned French cooperage producing oak barrels with a focus on traceability and forest-origin wood selection. Overlaps with Damy on sustainability certifications and premium winery customer base.

Regional players

• Tonnellerie de Mercurey: Burgundy-region cooperage producing traditional oak barrels for wine aging. Regionally comparable to Damy in craftsmanship and oak sourcing, but with primarily French-market orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Tonnellerie.Damy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tonnellerie-damy-pere-et-fils

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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