225 L PINEAU DES CHARENTES BARREL

SPEZIFICATION/ORIGIN: Pineau des Charentes/Charente-Maritime, 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

Pineau des Charentes barrels are among the rarer yet highly intriguing sweet wine and liqueur wine casks used for barrel aging. While Pineau des Charentes is still relatively unknown internationally, it uniquely combines refined sweetness with the subtle strength and spice of Cognac eau-de-vie added to the wine. This distinctive composition also defines the exceptional aromatic profile of the barrels.

Pineau des Charentes is traditionally produced in the western French departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime, where it is firmly established as a classic aperitif. During maturation, the barrels absorb intense aromas of ripe fruits, honey, caramel, and gentle sweetness, accompanied by subtle alcoholic spice and an elegant, well-structured body.

We offer Pineau des Charentes barrels with both white and red prior fillings. White Pineau barrels typically display a lighter, fruit-driven aromatic profile with floral notes and refined sweetness, while red-filled barrels add greater depth, darker fruit aromas, and a slightly more robust structure. This allows producers to implement different maturation styles in a targeted and controlled way.

Thanks to their balanced aromatics, these barrels are ideally suited for finishing as well as for the storage and aging of a wide range of spirits such as whisky, rum, and brandy. Barrel-aged beers and ciders also benefit from the sweet-spicy depth, rounded texture, and elegant interplay of fruit, oak, and eau-de-vie character.

All barrels are carefully selected, inspected, and professionally prepared prior to delivery to ensure optimal conditions for successful re-filling. These Pineau des Charentes oak barrels are the perfect choice for producers seeking an exceptional cask with regional provenance, refined sweetness, and versatile applications for spirits, beers, and cider.

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