265 L GIRAUD-GALIANA® WINE CASK - FRENCH OAK
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PRODUCTION: Giraud-Galiana®/Cognac, France
WOOD/ORIGIN: French Oak/Centre France
SIZE/TYPE: 265 l Tonneau
DIMENSIONS: 95 cm (Height)/74 cm (Ø Bilge)/60 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 265-liter Tonneau casks from Giraud-Galiana represent excellent craftsmanship and exceptional wood quality. As one of France’s most exclusive cooperages, Giraud-Galiana selects only the finest woods from the oldest and most prestigious forests of Central France and Eastern Europe to provide winemakers with barrels of the highest quality.
With years of experience and continuous refinement of traditional barrel-making techniques, this renowned house seamlessly blends masterful craftsmanship with innovative production methods. Each 265 L Tonneau barrel is crafted with the utmost precision to meet the high standards of winemakers seeking optimal aging and flavor development for their wines.
A key quality feature of these Tonneau barrels is the long, natural drying period of the wood, which ranges between 24 and 36 months, depending on the quality grade. This meticulous aging process enhances the wood’s physical and chemical properties, essential for harmonious wine maturation. Compared to barriques, the larger barrel size results in a gentler wood influence, balanced micro-oxidation, and an elegant structure that preserves the wine’s character.
Experience French cooperage at its finest and enhance your wines with a Giraud-Galiana 265 L Tonneau barrel, adding unmatched elegance and depth.
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