225 L RED WINE BARREL CABERNET-MERLOT - AMERICAN OAK

SPECIFICATION/ORIGIN: Cabernet - Merlot/France/USA/Spain
WOOD: Amerikcan Oak
SIZE: 225 l
AGE: 3 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

BOLD FRUIT & WARM VANILLA NOTES
Our Cabernet–Merlot red wine barrels made from premium American oak offer a powerful, fruit-forward barrel profile with clear structure and approachable warmth. These freshly emptied 225-liter barriques are sourced directly from renowned wineries in international wine regions such as California and Spain, where Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends are traditionally matured in American white oak.

The combination of dark-fruited red wine and American oak creates an intense, accessible aromatic spectrum. Expect notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum, complemented by vanilla, caramel, and subtle toasted nuances. The oak contributes a noticeable yet harmoniously integrated sweetness, resulting in a rounded, consumer-friendly maturation profile.

EXPRESSIVE BARRELS FOR CLEAR, FRUIT-DRIVEN AROMATICS
Compared to French oak, American oak delivers more pronounced vanilla notes and softer tannins. The result is a barrel that provides strength and structure without excessive dryness. This makes these Cabernet–Merlot barrels particularly well suited for wine, whisky, rum, brandy, and barrel-aged beers that benefit from dark fruit character, mild spice, and warm oak influence.

The barrel impact is easy to control, supporting both medium-term aging and extended maturation where an intense yet balanced aromatic profile is desired.

QUALITY SELECTION & PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
After emptying, each barrel is carefully inspected and technically prepared in our cooperage. We place special emphasis on tightness, wood quality, and sensory performance to ensure consistent, high standards for refilling and professional reuse.

Thanks to our international network, we can respond to specific requests regarding region of origin, barrel age, or number of previous fillings and offer tailored options for your maturation project.

FLAVOR PROFILE
CABERNET–MERLOT – blackcurrant, blackberry, plum
AMERICAN OAK – vanilla, caramel, subtle toast
OVERALL IMPRESSION – bold, fruit-forward, softly structured

Cabernet–Merlot red wine barrels from American oak are the ideal choice for producers seeking an expressive, fruit-driven, and accessible barrel profile. They combine dark berry intensity with warm vanilla sweetness and deliver reliable results for wine, spirits, beer, cider, and wine maturation.

American oak meets Cabernet–Merlot – powerful, harmonious, and versatile for modern aging and finishing projects.

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