225 L RIVESALTES BARREL

SPECIFICATION/ORIGIN: Rivesaltes/Languedoc, France
WOOD: French Oak
SIZE: 225 l
AGE: 5 - 10 years 
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 95 cm (Height)/69 cm (Ø Bilge)/57 cm (Ø Head)
LASER BRANDING (BARREL HEAD): Please select option above and upload your logo file.
SANDING: We also offer the option to have the exterior of your used barrel sanded. Please select this option above.
DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 20 working days

SWEET MATURITY & NUTTY CHARM FROM THE LANGUEDOC
Our Rivesaltes barrels come from the renowned wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France, where the famous sweet wines of Rivesaltes have been traditionally crafted for centuries. These fine French oak barriques were seasoned for around five years with Vin Doux Naturel – a dessert wine celebrated for its aromatic depth and natural sweetness.

During maturation, the oak absorbs the wine’s distinctive aromas, developing an intense, warm flavor profile with notes of raisins, dried plums, caramelized nuts, and honey. This unique combination imparts new contents – whether whisky, rum, beer, gin, or liqueur – with a rich, wine-infused depth and full-bodied elegance.

SOUTHERN FRENCH ELEGANCE WITH DEPTH & WARMTH
The Rivesaltes wine absorbed in the wood leaves behind a balanced harmony of sweetness, fruit, and spice. When used for finishing or secondary aging, these barrels release smooth, nutty, and fruity tones that give spirits and beers exceptional depth, soft texture, and mature complexity.

Highly sought after for finishing projects, these barrels enhance character, body, and color – ideal for distillers and brewers seeking to enrich their creations with sweet-spicy, oxidatively aged wine notes.

CRAFTSMANSHIP, QUALITY & SUSTAINABILITY
Our Rivesaltes barrels are sourced directly from selected wineries in the Languedoc-Roussillon region and carefully inspected in our cooperages. Each stave is checked for tightness and aroma integrity to ensure every barrel meets the highest technical and sensory standards.

By reusing original sweet wine barrels, we promote sustainable resource use while preserving full functionality, authenticity, and superior quality.

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