{"product_id":"tc-tonneau-500-fo","title":"500 L TONNELLERIE DE COGNAC® WINE CASK - FRENCH OAK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #453135;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonnellerie de Cognac\/Cognac, France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWOOD\/ORIGIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Oak\/Centre France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #453135;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\/TYPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;500 l Tonneau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #453135;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 116 cm (Height)\/90 cm (Ø Bilge)\/74 cm (Ø Head)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #453135;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTAVES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;27 mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTOASTING:\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003eLight\/Medium\/Medium +\/Heavy\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWOOD DRYING:\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003e24 months\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDELIVERY TIME:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Approx. 30 working days\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOPTIONS (please select):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e36 months wood drying\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaser Branding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"106\" width=\"153\" alt=\"Cognac Barrel\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.webshopapp.com\/shops\/303912\/files\/361832503\/logo-tc.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"535\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #453135;\"\u003eThe 500-liter Tonneaux from Tonnellerie de Cognac represent outstanding craftsmanship, the highest quality, and exceptional aging technology. These exquisite barrels are crafted in the renowned Grande Champagne region of Cognac and are made from the finest French oak, carefully selected from the historic forests of Bertranges and Centre France. With their generous capacity, they are ideal for winemakers seeking a gentle, slow maturation while preserving the structure and natural aromas of their wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"537\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #453135;\"\u003eThe oak used for the 500-liter Tonneaux is air-dried for a period of 24 to 36 months to ensure an exceptionally fine grain and a well-balanced tannin structure. Due to the larger volume, the intensity of wood extraction is reduced compared to smaller barrels, allowing for even slower micro-oxidation. This results in a smooth integration of tannins, exceptional balance, and a long-lasting aromatic evolution with delicate spicy and nutty notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"985\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #453135;\"\u003eThanks to their unique properties, these barrels are an excellent choice for producers looking to impart a subtle yet complex oak character to their wines or spirits. They enable a harmonious maturation process where fruit, wood, and tannins blend in perfect balance and continue to develop elegantly over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #453135;\"\u003eWith their well-designed volume, the 500-liter Tonneaux offer an optimal alternative between traditional barriques and larger barrel formats. They are ideal for winemakers striving for the highest quality, adding distinctive depth, finesse, and longevity to their wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #976a4d;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Guidelines for new barrels\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.webshopapp.com\/shops\/303912\/files\/381329850\/guidelines-new-barrels-oakbarrelsshop.pdf\" style=\"color: #976a4d;\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.webshopapp.com\/shops\/303912\/files\/381329850\/guidelines-new-barrels-oakbarrelsshop.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDOWNLOAD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guidelines for new barrels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #dc291e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIMPORTANT NOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our products are exclusively sold to businesses or traders as defined by § 14 of the German Civil Code. Consumers are expressly excluded from entering into any contract. Please note that actual barrels or casks may vary from the sample images shown. All prices are listed as net per unit, ex works, and are subject to availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OAKBARRELS.SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49938149278029,"sku":null,"price":1309.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/6071\/0989\/files\/weinfaesser-tc7.jpg?v=1722516202","url":"https:\/\/shop.oakbarrels.shop\/en\/products\/tc-wine-cask-500-fo","provider":"OAKBARRELS.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}