27 L/55 L/110 L PINEAU DES CHARENTES BARREL (RESIZED)

SPECIFICATION/ORIGIN: Pineau des Charentes/Charente-Maritime, France
WOOD: French Oak
SIZES: 27 l/55 l/110 l (resized)
AGE: 5 - 10 years (original cask)
DIMENSIONS (HEIGHT/ Ø BILGE/Ø HEAD):
27 L: 48 cm/38cm/33 cm
55 L: 66 cm/42 cm/34 cm
110 L: 78 cm/59 cm/47 cm
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DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 20 working days

HANDCRAFTED ORIGINALS WITH FRENCH SWEETNESS & COGNAC DEPTH
Our reconditioned Pineau des Charentes casks are exclusive handcrafted originals that embody history, craftsmanship, and French elegance. In our cooperages, authentic, seasoned Pineau barrels from the Charente region are transformed into smaller premium oak casks - perfect for aging, finishing, and refining spirits or beers.

Each cask is a product of traditional cooperage mastery, created using sustainable materials and years of expertise in handling pre-seasoned French oak barrels.

FROM ORIGINAL BARREL TO HANDCRAFTED MASTERPIECE
During reconstruction, the original Pineau des Charentes barrels are carefully dismantled. The French oak staves are precisely shortened, reassembled, and rebuilt into smaller casks following classic cooperage methods - available in 27 l, 55 l, and 110 l sizes.

These reconditioned barrels retain the distinctive aroma of Pineau des Charentes, a fortified wine blending sweet grape must with Cognac eau-de-vie. Depending on the original seasoning, the barrels develop distinct aromatic profiles:

Red Pineau seasoning: rich, fruity, and complex - with notes of red berries, raisins, caramel, and oak.

White Pineau seasoning: elegant, floral, and delicately sweet - with aromas of honey, vanilla, peach, and apricot.

Both versions lend unique sweetness, spice, and depth to any spirit or beer, making them ideal for finishing projects with an authentic French character.

CRAFTSMANSHIP & SUSTAINABLE RECONDITIONING
Our skilled coopers ensure that every reconditioned cask meets the highest technical and aesthetic standards. Each stave is meticulously sanded, and refined, while hoops are adjusted, replaced, or renewed as needed.

The result is a technically flawless, visually refined, and aromatically active cask - a perfect fusion of tradition, sustainability, and performance. Every Pineau des Charentes reconditioned cask is a unique, handcrafted piece that preserves the wine’s authentic essence while adding depth, elegance, and French finesse to new contents.

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