PRODUCTION: Giraud-Galiana/Cognac, France
WOOD/ORIGIN: French Oak/Centre France
SIZE/TYPE: 600 l Tonneau
DIMENSIONS: 116 cm (Height)/98 cm (Ø Bilge)/83 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 600-liter Tonneau from Giraud-Galiana represents outstanding 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 this careful selection and decades of expertise, high-quality premium barrels are crafted to ensure consistent and harmonious wine maturation.
By masterfully combining traditional barrel-making artistry with modern techniques, Giraud-Galiana creates Tonneau barrels that offer the perfect balance of structure, micro-oxidation, and subtle oak influence. The generous 600-liter capacity provides a particularly gentle and well-balanced oak imprint, enhancing the wine’s elegance without overpowering it.
A key quality factor is the natural wood aging process of 24 to 36 months, which optimizes the essential physical and chemical properties of the oak. The result is a barrel that enhances the depth, complexity, and finesse of the wine, allowing its unique aromas to fully develop.
Experience premium French cooperage with the Giraud-Galiana 600 L Tonneau – for an unparalleled maturation process, balance, and aromatic depth in your wines.
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