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L’Atelier [Itinérant] du Tonnelier - Now Operational
We are in the middle of the grape harvest in Burgundy, and a rather unusual truck is making its way through the vineyards, travelling from one village to the next. A vintage-looking truck, a Citroën Type H van reminiscent of days gone by. Its arrival does not go unnoticed: people take pictures of it and ask Laurent, who is behind the wheel: “What y [...]
10 September 2026
3 min.

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CHARLOIS strengthens OAKING to offer global distillers a complete cask management platform
As the global spirits industry navigates a phase of inventory rebalancing, CHARLOIS announces significant new investments through OAKING, its integrated cask management platform
16 June 2026
2 min.
Caroline Hale, Head of Human Ressources
Caroline was in the United States when the Charlois adventure was getting underway on American soil. This was, she believes, why a mutual acquaintance approached her about joining the Group, which had just acquired Saury and Leroi in France and Winemakers Cooperage in California, later renamed Charlois Cooperage USA in 2010.
08 September 2026
6 min.
2026 European Heritage Days
On the occasion of the 2026 European Heritage Days, come and discover the craft of traditional cooperage on Sunday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., by visiting Manufacture tonnelière La Grange, a recipient of the prestigious Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label. The coopers will share their passion for their craft [ [...]
03 September 2026
1 min.
Angela Teixeira, Oak Sorter at Tonnellerie Berthomieu Ermitage
Just hearing her first name is enough to bring back the catchy Saïan Supa Crew hit released in the summer of 1999. Angela Teixeira has been part of the Tonnellerie Berthomieu Ermitage team since 2007 and will officially retire on August 1. A new chapter now begins, one she will enjoy alongside her husband, Gérard.
28 July 2026
6 min.
Lise's Tastings Sessions – Episode 5: Chenin – A Journey from the Loire Valley to Distant Horizons
Originally from the Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc is now grown primarily in France and South Africa, where it is the country’s most widely planted white grape variety. It produces an outstanding diversity of wines—from dry and sweet to sparkling—while retaining a naturally vibrant acidity that brings freshness, balance and excellent ageing potential. [...]
23 July 2026
2 min.
François Stimac, Production Manager at Ateliers du Chêne – Saint-Martin-du-Puy
François Stimac recently celebrated his 41st birthday. Of those 41 years, 18 have been spent with Charlois. Despite his relatively young age, he is among those who had the opportunity to work alongside Denis Charlois. He belongs to the long-standing members of the company, for whom human values are a guiding principle—indeed, a way of life.
23 June 2026
6 min.
Lise's Tastings Sessions – Episode 4: Malbec and Oak, a Duo Worth Discovering!
For this fourth episode of Lise's Tastings, the spotlight is on Malbec. Originating in southwestern France and renowned as the signature grape of Cahors, Malbec has also found a celebrated home in Argentina. It produces deeply coloured wines that are generous, well-structured, and elegant.
18 June 2026
2 min.
PUBLICATION OF THE BOOK "OAK, WINE & SPIRITS: A TALE OF ALCHEMY" BY ASSOULINE
Conceived as a journey, this book invites readers to discover how oak enhances wines, champagnes, cognacs, rums, whiskies, and bourbons through encounters, conversations, and portraits of the men and women who have chosen oak to reveal the full singularity of their nectars.
02 June 2026
2 min.
Éric Nazon, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Charlois
A Journey Beyond Work Éric Nazon, Chief Information Officer at Charlois since 2019, is preparing to turn an important page in his life. At 65, he is retiring after a career spent across a wide range of industrial environments, always guided by curiosity, commitment, a passion for innovation, and a constant desire to support teams […]
21 May 2026
5 min.
Lise’s Tastings Sessions — Episode 3: Sauvignon and Oak, a Journey Through Three Expressions
For this new episode of Lise’s Tastings, we’re taking a journey through wine — something of a first for us. On the menu: three Sauvignon wines from different terroirs and different countries, united by one common thread — oak.
20 May 2026
3 min.