228 L WHITE WINE BARREL CHARDONNAY

SPEZIFICATION/ORIGIN: Chardonnay/Burgundy, France
WOOD: French Oak
SIZE: 228 l
AGE: 1 - 5 years
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 89 cm (Height)/72 cm (Ø Bilge)/60 cm (Ø Head)
LASER BRANDING (barrel head): Please select the option above and email us your logo file separately to [email protected] stating the order number. 
SANDING: We also offer you the option of sanding the outside of the used barrel (please select above).
DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 20 working days

These French oak Chardonnay wine barrels stand for elegance, creaminess, and a particularly refined oak profile. Chardonnay is one of the world’s most important white grape varieties and reaches its full potential when matured in oak. The grape’s signature characteristics are clearly reflected in the barrel wood, making these casks an excellent choice for demanding and nuanced aging projects.

During wine maturation, the barrels develop characteristic buttery and creamy aromas, accompanied by ripe yellow fruits, delicate vanilla notes, and subtle nutty nuances. The fine-grained French oak supports this aromatic profile with restraint and precision, adding structure, elegance, and harmonious oak integration without masking the freshness and clarity typical of Chardonnay.

We source these freshly emptied Chardonnay barrels directly from selected wineries in Burgundy, one of the world’s most prestigious Chardonnay regions. There, oak maturation is used deliberately to add depth, texture, and complexity to the wines - qualities that become firmly embedded in the barrel wood.

After emptying, each barrel is carefully inspected and professionally prepared for re-use. Particular attention is paid to wood quality, tightness, and sensory performance to ensure consistently high standards and reliable results.

These Chardonnay oak barrels are ideally suited for the storage and maturation of premium spirits such as whisky, brandy, or rum. Barrel-aged wines, beers, and ciders also benefit from the creamy texture, subtle vanilla notes, and elegant oak spice imparted by these barrels. They are especially well suited for delicate, balanced aging concepts where finesse and harmony are key.

These French oak Chardonnay barrels from Burgundy are the ideal choice for producers seeking a finely structured white wine barrel with elegant aromatics and versatile applications for wines, spirits, beers, and cider - subtle, balanced, and sensorily precise.

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NOTE: Our products are only sold to companies or traders following § 14 of the German Civil Code. Consumers are clearly excluded from completion of a contract! Actual barrels/casks may differ from displayed sample images! Net prices per unit ex works. Subject to availability.