PRODUCTION: Giraud-Galiana®/Cognac, France
WOOD/ORIGIN: French Oak/Centre France
SIZE/TYPE: 300 l Tonneau
DIMENSIONS: 104 cm (Height)/75 cm (Ø Bilge)/62 cm (Ø Head)
STAVES: 27 mm
TOASTING: Light/Medium/Medium +/Heavy
WOOD DRYING: 24 months
DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 30 working days
OPTIONS:
36 months wood drying
Black hoops
Toasted Heads
Laser Branding
The 300-liter Tonneau casks from Giraud-Galiana represent outstanding craftsmanship and exceptional wood quality. As one of France’s most renowned cooperages, Giraud-Galiana exclusively processes the finest oak sourced from the most prestigious forests of central France. This exclusive wood selection, combined with decades of expertise, ensures barrels of the highest quality, enabling winemakers to achieve optimal wine maturation.
Through a masterful combination of traditional craftsmanship and innovative production techniques, Giraud-Galiana creates Tonneau barrels that offer a perfect balance of structure, aromatic influence, and micro-oxidation. The 300-liter size provides a gentler wood imprint compared to smaller barrels, supporting a slow, harmonious development of the wine.
A distinctive quality feature of these casks is the long, natural drying period of the wood, lasting 24 to 36 months, which optimizes essential physical and chemical properties. This process enhances a refined and elegant aromatic profile, accentuating the wine’s unique character without overpowering it.
Experience exceptional French barrel craftsmanship with the Giraud-Galiana 300 L Tonneau and elevate your wines with unparalleled depth and elegance.
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