Domaine de la Bonne Tonne
ドメーヌ・ド・ラ・ボンヌ・トンヌ
Seventh-generation Morgon estate crafting organic and biodynamic Gamay from Côte du Py, Grand Cras and Les Charmes.
Domaine de la Bonne Tonne is a seventh-generation family estate based in Morgon, in the heart of the Beaujolais crus, run since 2016 by Anne-Laure Grillet and Thomas Agatensi. The domaine farms around 7.5 hectares certified organic (AB since 2006) and has practiced biodynamics since 2007, currently working toward biodynamic certification. Its 3.67 hectares of Morgon span three renowned climats — Les Charmes, Grand Cras and the schist slopes of Côte du Py — complemented by parcels of Beaujolais Blanc (Chardonnay) and Régnié. Vinification is gentle, favoring infusion over extraction, with reds raised in concrete tanks, yielding pure, terroir-driven expressions of Gamay.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for lovers of terroir-driven, organic and biodynamic Gamay, and anyone exploring the cru Beaujolais of Morgon and Régnié beyond Beaujolais Nouveau.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who runs Domaine de la Bonne Tonne?
- Anne-Laure Grillet and Thomas Agatensi have run the estate since 2016, representing the seventh generation of the family on this Morgon domaine.
- Is Domaine de la Bonne Tonne organic or biodynamic?
- The estate has been certified organic (AB) since 2006 and has practiced biodynamics since 2007; it is currently working toward full biodynamic certification.
- Which appellations and vineyards does the estate farm?
- It farms about 7.5 hectares, including 3.67 hectares of Morgon across the climats Les Charmes, Grand Cras and Côte du Py, plus parcels of Beaujolais Blanc (Chardonnay) and Régnié.
- What is the winemaking style?
- Vinification is gentle, favoring infusion over extraction; the red wines are vinified exclusively in concrete tanks for pure, elegant expressions of Gamay.
- Do these wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes. Their fresh acidity, fine tannins and vibrant red fruit pair beautifully with dishes like yakitori, grilled fish and soy-based preparations.