Tonnellerie Sylvain is, above all, the story of a passionate family whose journey began in 1957, when Gérard Sylvain founded the first workshop. With expertise passed down from father to children over three generations, the family continues to uphold the art of French cooperage, crafting barrels of exceptional quality.
Tonnellerie Sylvain embodies the perfect balance between tradition and innovation — a family-run cooperage driven by the pursuit of excellence. Each barrel is carefully designed and crafted to meet the exacting standards of winemakers, oenologists, and cellar masters. The ultimate goal: to enhance the finest white and red wines through bespoke aging.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE
Choosing your wood for a cooper is as important as grapes for a winemaker. This is why Jean-Luc Sylvain preferred to integrate wood purchases into his cooper business.
With more than 60 years of experience, the homogeneity of Sylvain barrels, which have markers of exemplary consistency, is the signature of Tonnellerie Sylvain.
We are committed to providing barrels that meet our clients’ expectations in the best possible way. To achieve this, we craft each barrel with meticulous care — from the oak selection to the finished product.
For every type of barrel, we carefully study and select the grain and the stave assembly in a bespoke manner. This approach reveals the unique identity of each terroir and the character of every grape variety, bringing consistency, elegance, and complexity to wines aged in Sylvain barrels.
