225 L PINEAU DES CHARENTES BARREL

SPECIFICATION/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 option above and upload your logo file.
SANDING: We also offer the option to have the exterior of your used barrel sanded. Please select this option above.
DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 20 working days

SWEET ELEGANCE MEETS COGNAC CHARACTER
Our Pineau des Charentes barrels are true insider favorites among distillers and connoisseurs. Though the namesake fortified wine remains relatively unknown outside France, it is cherished in its homeland – the Charente and Charente-Maritime regions of western France – as a traditional aperitif with a distinctive flavor profile.

These exquisite barrels combine the refined sweetness of Pineau with the bold depth of Eau de Vie de Cognac, from which it is made. The result is a complex harmony of honey, raisins, dried fruits, and delicate vanilla, rounded by an elegant Cognac note.

We offer Pineau des Charentes barrels with either red or white seasoning – two unique variants, each with its own personality and aromatic character.

RED OR WHITE – TWO EXPRESSIVE VARIANTS
Red-seasoned barrels: robust, fruit-forward, and complex – with notes of red berries, cherry, dried fruit, and subtle oak tones. Perfect for whisky, rum, beer, or darker spirits with a full-bodied character.

White-seasoned barrels: elegant, floral, and gently sweet – with aromas of honey, peach, apricot, and vanilla. Ideal for gin, light spirits, or beers with fruity finesse.

Both versions bring a perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and freshness, creating an exceptional finishing touch with authentic French flair.

CRAFTSMANSHIP, QUALITY & SUSTAINABILITY
Our Pineau barrels are sourced directly from the Charente region, then carefully inspected in our cooperages. The French oak staves are tested for optimal tightness and structural integrity.

Each barrel represents tradition, craftsmanship, and sustainability – crafted for distilleries and breweries seeking to refine their products with an elegant French touch.

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