500 L GIRAUD-GALIANA® WINE CASK - FRENCH OAK

PRODUCTION: Giraud-Galiana/Cognac, France
WOOD/ORIGIN: French Oak/Centre France
SIZE/TYPE: 500 l Tonneau
DIMENSIONS: 116 cm (Height)/90 cm (Ø Bilge)/74 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 500-liter Tonneau from Giraud-Galiana represents the highest level of craftsmanship and exceptional wood quality. As one of France’s most renowned cooperages, Giraud-Galiana works exclusively with the finest French oak sourced from the most prestigious forests of central France. Thanks to careful selection and decades of expertise, premium barrels are crafted to ensure consistent and harmonious wine maturation.

By masterfully combining traditional barrel-making artistry with modern techniques, Giraud-Galiana produces Tonneau barrels that strike the perfect balance between structure, micro-oxidation, and subtle oak influence. The generous 500-liter capacity provides an especially gentle oak impact, enriching the wine in an elegant way without overpowering it.

A key quality factor is the natural wood aging process of 24 to 36 months, which enhances the physical and chemical properties of the oak. The result is a barrel that promotes the complexity, depth, and finesse of the wine at the highest level.

Experience premium French cooperage with the Giraud-Galiana 500 L Tonneau – for an unparalleled maturation process, elegance, and aromatic depth in your wines.

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