French Forest

sourced exclusively

FROM THE NOBLE forêts exceptionnelles
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From the Forêts Exceptionnelles of Tronçais, Bertranges, and Bercé to the Centre-France region, we take great care in sourcing the finest French oak to use for our barrels.

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our rigorous approach for

ideal seasoning

Our French oak seasons for a choice of 36, 30, or 24 months at our company owned stave mill located in the Northeast of France. Generous rainfall and marked seasonal climate shifts create the perfect conditions for the oak to mature with grace.

Through this natural seasoning, tannins gently soften within the oak. It is in this quiet, patient transformation that the wood reveals its full aromatic promise - ready to provide the utmost elegance to your wine.

European and American oak, adhering to the same strict sourcing and seasoning guidelines, are available upon request.

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a curated range of

Elegant Aging Partners

Three different grain options for your barrel :

excellence

36 months
excellence grain (.1 - 1 mm)


Our Excellence barrel uses the finest materials in every detail. This barrel is crafted with excellence grain oak from the forests of Tronçais, Bertranges and Bercé, making a perfect and equally balanced forest blend.

selection

30 months
extra-fine grain (.5 - 1.5 mm)


Our Selection barrel is made with extra fine grain oak sourced from the most exceptional forests located in Centre-France. Our Selection barrel is an elegant aging partner for your wines.

premium

24 months
very fine grain (1.5 - 2 mm)


Our Premium barrel is crafted with very fine grain oak coming from French forests selected for their unique qualities.