Our heritage

With expertise passed from father to son, Tonnellerie de Mercurey combines over 25 years experience in the art of making barrels at a unique and innovative cooperage.

We have two passions:

Selecting the finest oak trees from the best forests in France.
Creating superior barrels using traditional cooperage methods combined with our signature blending techniques.

Our commitment, Our values

“Our philosophy is based on respect and personal standards, which we have to expand and improve ourselves. This is the foundation of our business and we make every effort to transmit these values to all of our associates. We want to have a welcoming business where we know everyone and where everyone can find fulfillment and contribute to making Tonnellerie de Mercurey a reference point in the industry.

To achieve this the aim is to be at the forefront of our profession, both in terms of our respect for the environment, as well as our artisan traditions, and we always strive to find the best possible solutions to attain these core objectives.
We are fully focused on these core objectives. Our client’s satisfaction is paramount, the feeling of a job well done is knowing we have fulfilled the expectations of our clients who have purchased and used our barrels.”

The oak tree

Throughout the year, our timber specialists travel the length and breadth of France, using their unparalleled knowledge of terroir and forestry management to select only the finest oak trees from the best forests.

Sourcing and blending oak from a select, but varied range of terroirs and forest types are the keys to the consistent quality of our barrels.

From the forest to the stave mill and throughout the barrel-making process, the wood remains segregated in batches, guaranteeing the authenticity and traceability of our production.

Storage and Maintenance of Empty Barrels Having Wine Content