The Bonfils family has dedicated its life to the vine for six generations. From Algeria to the Languedoc,
by way of Roussillon, there are now 3 generations working hand in hand.
Joseph BONFILS was forced into exile in Algeria where he met his future wife Honorine Dorveaux. It was Honorine who launched the agricultural farm in the Oran region with numerous vines. She planted relentlessly, without knowing that she was growing the Bonfils' heritage.
Honorine, one of the first women to be awarded the Mérite Agricole medal
Arrival at Domaine du Lirou (Béziers) of Jean-Michel BONFILS
As an experienced terroir selector, Jean-Michel BONFILS chose the Domaine de Cibadiès (Capestang) for the development of its slopes, offering sunshine adapted to each variety.
On the initiative of Laurent, Jérôme and Olivier, the 5th generation of the family, Vignobles Bonfils is making a strategic shift to bottling, favouring a move upmarket in their wines.
Acquisition of Château Vaugelas (Camplong d'Aude), the first AOP Corbières estate.
International expansion, particularly in Asia, with the establishment of Comptoir Bonfils in Shanghai.
Acquisition of Château Capitoul (Narbonne) in the La Clape PDO (appellation classified as "Grand Cru" in 2015) Development of the "wine tourism" activity with a major and strategic investment in the capital of Domaine & Demeure.
Château l'Esparrou (Canet-en-Roussillon), in AOP Côtes du Roussillon, is one of the jewels in the crown of Vignobles Bonfils
After two years of work, the Château Les Carrasses (Quarantes) opens its doors to the public and becomes the first upmarket wine tourism establishment of Vignobles Bonfils.
Acquisition of Château Villerambert (Caunes-en-Minervois) in the Minervois PDO, an exceptional property with 11 types of terroir, including pink marble.
Opening of a new wine tourism establishment: Château St-Pierre de Serjac (Puissalicon). On the vineyard side, the cellar masters play on the influence of the Faugères terroir and plant a wide variety of grape varieties.
Respect for the environment and preservation of the architectural heritage is more than ever at the heart of the values of Vignobles Bonfils, with the reopening in early 2021 of the emblematic estate in La Clape: Château Capitoul.
