225 L MONBAZILLAC BARREL

SPEZIFICATION/ORIGIN: Monbazillac/Bergerac, Southwest 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 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

Monbazillac barrels are among the most highly valued sweet wine casks for the refinement of premium spirits and beers. The lusciously sweet Monbazillac wines - stylistically reminiscent of Sauternes - impart a rich, fruit-forward, and full-bodied aromatic profile with refined depth to these barrels.

The barrels originate from the Monbazillac region and were filled with characterful dessert wines. During maturation, intense aromas of ripe stone fruit, honey, candied fruits, and delicate sweetness become deeply embedded in the wood. Subtle nutmeg notes further enhance the profile, adding elegant spice and additional complexity.

The balanced oak structure ensures that the sweetness never becomes dominant but remains harmoniously integrated. This makes Monbazillac oak barrels ideally suited for both finishing and extended aging of a wide range of products. Whisky, rum, and brandy in particular - as well as barrel-aged beers - benefit from the warm, fruit-driven aromatics and the smooth texture these barrels provide.

Each barrel is carefully selected, thoroughly inspected, and expertly prepared to ensure optimal conditions for successful re-filling. These French Monbazillac sweet wine barrels are the perfect choice for producers looking to introduce refined fruity-sweet accents and create elegant, multi-layered maturation profiles with strong recognition value.

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