Minjard

Welcome to our Minjard boutique, a French glass bottler and glassworks that owns the pot Lyonnais, a registered design produced under Minjard control. The 46 cl pot Lyonnais, with its thick base, compact silhouette and deep base mark, is the emblem of Lyon's "bouchons" and of the culture of Beaujolais served by the glass. Minjard now offers this model in several versions (historic 46 cl, lighter 50 cl Ecova, 25 cl fillette) and several Lyon-inspired patterns (Les Terreaux, Fourvière, Bellecour).

Minjard's expertise

Minjard's identity is built on its mastery of an iconic model — the pot Lyonnais — and an industrial approach to glass packaging manufactured in France.

• 46 cl pot Lyonnais: the historic version with its characteristic thick base
• 50 cl Ecova pot Lyonnais: a lighter version from an eco-design approach
• 25 cl fillette: a smaller format for by-the-glass serving
• Lyon patterns: Les Terreaux, Fourvière, Bellecour, Quartier de Lyon

Most popular collections on AZ Boutique

The Minjard selection on AZ Boutique centres on the pot Lyonnais, the glassworks' signature product.

• Pot Lyonnais: the full Minjard range, from the 25 cl fillette to the 50 cl Ecova, AZ Boutique's best-selling collection

Choosing your Minjard pot Lyonnais

Why does the pot Lyonnais have such a thick base?

The pot Lyonnais was designed for serving wine in Lyon's "bouchons": its thick base (sometimes called a "heavy bottom") stabilises the glass on the zinc bar tables and reduces the usable volume to exactly 46 cl. This detail explains its characteristic weight and sets it apart from a simple table tumbler.

What is the difference between the 46 cl pot Lyonnais and the 50 cl Ecova version?

The 46 cl is the historic thick-base version. The 50 cl Ecova is a lighter replica from a Minjard environmental optimisation approach: less glass used, reduced carbon footprint, while keeping the pot Lyonnais silhouette. Usable volume and weight differ — choose based on tradition or eco-design priority.

What is the pot Lyonnais really used for on a table today?

The pot Lyonnais remains above all a glass for casual wine service, in the tradition of Lyon's "bouchons": you pour a Beaujolais, a Côtes-du-Rhône or a pitcher house wine and share. Its weight and squat silhouette also make it a stable glass for lively meals, less likely to be knocked over. For a convivial table (charcuterie, one-pot dish, sharing board), the historic 46 cl carries a real bistro identity; for more moderate everyday use, the 25 cl fillette delivers a measured, elegant pour.

Which Minjard pot Lyonnais for which use?

For by-the-glass service in hospitality or to reproduce the "bouchon lyonnais" experience at home, the historic 46 cl remains the reference. For lighter everyday use (family table, by-the-glass tasting), the 50 cl Ecova is more practical. The 25 cl fillette suits tasting service or smaller portions.

Minjard on AZ Boutique

Discover the Minjard selection on AZ Boutique in Glassware: historic 46 cl pot Lyonnais, eco-designed 50 cl Ecova, 25 cl fillette.