Treuil barrels add a plush and juicy mid palate, supported by supple tannins. Toasting levels offer subtle notes of chocolate and roasted nuts at higher levels, fruit luminosity at lower levels.
ORIGIN OF OUR WOODS:
French Oak
DRYING PROCESS:
Merrain ageing according to the oenological requirements. 36 months
BENDING:
TREUIL Regular - Fire: traditional bending on firebrand
MACON Water Bent: bending by submersion in hot water
STEAM Bent: same gentle process as our famous large format casks and tanks
GRAIN:
Medium Tight
Tight
Very Tight
TOAST:
Medium Toast
Medium + Toast
Medium Long Toast
Heavy Toast
Toasted Heads available (FOC)
CAPACITY:
225L / 228L
300L
500L
Our dedicated Foudrerie manufactures Large Format Oak vessels from 10-100 hectolitres and beyond. By incorporating all that you have in today's stainless steel tanks: valves, fittings, doors, traps etc, we can offer you top quality casks (rounds/ovals) and vats.
WOOD:
Origin Centre of France nautrally air seasoned for minimum 36 months
STAVES:
54mm thick
TOASTING:
House toast with Fire
FINISHING:
Galvanised hoops painted black
For help selecting the most appropriate barrel for your specific needs and pricing contact jeremy@briveoak.nz for more information.