Our History
Founded in 1956 by Mr. Roger BELLOT, initially in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne (Gironde - France) and then transferred shortly afterwards to Talence (Bordeaux suburb - Gironde - France), the BELLOT company has been designing and manufacturing winemaking equipment for over 50 years.
In 1956, BELLOT designed the 56 aseptic bung, specifically adapted for emptying wine tanks. At the same time, BELLOT developed a wide range of hatches for wine tanks. These revolutionary hatches, whose design remains unmatched to this day, are made of PVC and stainless steel. Originally, they incorporated an aseptic valve in their center. These lightweight, rigid, practical, and easy-to-clean hatches are perfectly suited for aging wines in tanks.
From the moment they appeared, these hatches were met with high praise from the winemaking community, from owners to oenologists alike. These wine tank hatches currently offer all the advantages one could expect from this type of equipment.
In 1963, BELLOT continued its development and invented the 63 aseptic bungs and the 63 hydraulic bungs. Two principles allowing wines to be preserved in full tanks.
During these same years, BELLOT developed complete winemaking units and offered its customers the first self-emptying tanks. These tanks would be manufactured under license by the MIROIR company.
Dozens of winemaking workshops, bearing the BELLOT name, were established during these same years. They are still in operation today.
Mr. Jean Bellot took over from Roger in the mid-1970s. Continuing his creative momentum, Bellot invented and developed valves, tasting taps, level taps, hatches, tank doors, aseptic bungs, and hydraulic bungs. In addition, Bellot distributed BOYER tank doors for standard doors (a distribution we continue to this day) and SMERALDO piston pumps.
