The winery
Château Bonnet
Family-owned winery located in La Chapelle-de-Guinchay, in the heart of Beaujolais (Chénas area). It manages its own vineyards and produces red, white and rosé wines, as well as Crémant de Bourgogne, employing manual vineyard work and on-site vinification.
- Beaujolais · Francia
- Since 1630
- 5 products
The story
The property is home to a château built in 1630. 19th-century records attest to the Perrachon family's presence as vine growers in the Juliénas area; the family moved to Château Bonnet in 1973. Subsequent generations gradually joined the estate's management, continuing viticulture and winemaking on the property.
Production philosophy
Family-run production with a "from vine to bottle" approach: the vineyards are estate-owned, the grapes are hand-harvested, and all stages are carried out on the estate. Winery profiles highlight care for the soil and practices compatible with Terra Vitis and sustainable management, maintaining an artisanal style rooted in the local area.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate is located in La Chapelle-de-Guinchay and cultivates vineyards across the AOPs Chénas, Moulin-à-Vent, Juliénas, Saint-Amour and Beaujolais-Villages. These vineyards benefit from varied soils and exposures typical of Beaujolais.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Gamay
- Chardonnay
- Hectares
- 20.0
What makes it distinctive
- Documented historical presence dating back to the 17th century.
- Estate-owned vineyards with a declared total area of 20 hectares.
- Cultivated appellations: Chénas, Moulin-à-Vent, Juliénas, Saint-Amour and Beaujolais-Villages.
- Hand-harvested and bottled on the estate.
- Agricultural practices listed as Terra Vitis / non‑certified organic farming on the wine product pages.
