27 L/55 L/110 L WHITE WINE BARREL CHARDONNAY (RESIZED)

SPECIFICATION/ORIGIN: Chardonnay/Burgundy, France
WOOD: French Oak
SIZES: 27 l/55 l/110 l (resized)
AGE: 3 - 5 years (original cask)
DIMENSIONS (HEIGHT/ Ø BILGE/Ø HEAD):
27L: 48 cm/38cm/33 cm
55L: 66 cm/42 cm/34 cm
110L: 78 cm/59 cm/47 cm
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DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 20 working days

BURGUNDIAN ELEGANCE IN A COMPACT OAK BARREL
Our recoopered Chardonnay barrels, crafted from original French oak Chardonnay wine casks, bring the refined elegance of Burgundy white wines into a compact, highly active maturation barrel. Using traditional cooperage techniques, carefully selected, freshly emptied barrels are expertly rebuilt into premium small-format oak barrels, ideal for producers seeking precision, balance, and subtle oak influence.

These handcrafted barrels are perfectly suited for controlled maturation and finishing projects where elegance, structure, and refined barrel character are essential.

CREAMY TEXTURE & DELICATE FRUIT AROMAS
The previous maturation of Chardonnay imparts an elegant and complex flavor profile to the oak. Typical characteristics include a creamy, lightly buttery texture complemented by ripe yellow fruits such as apple, pear, and subtle citrus notes.

These aromas are beautifully supported by delicate hints of vanilla, gentle nutty nuances, and refined oak spice. The fine-grained French oak adds structure and depth while preserving the freshness and purity of the original flavor profile.

The result is a balanced, sophisticated, and highly versatile maturation barrel with exceptional finesse.

SMALL BARRELS FOR PRECISE OAK INFLUENCE
Each recoopered barrel is created by carefully dismantling original Chardonnay casks, shortening the staves, and expertly rebuilding them into smaller capacities. The reduced barrel size increases the surface area between the oak and the liquid, promoting faster yet highly controlled flavor extraction.

This makes these barrels ideal for producers who require precise oak integration and accelerated maturation without sacrificing elegance or balance.

TRADITIONAL COOPERAGE & PREMIUM QUALITY
Every recoopered Chardonnay barrel is meticulously rebuilt by experienced coopers. The oak is thoroughly inspected, the barrel body is reconstructed, and the hoops are adjusted or replaced to ensure outstanding structural integrity.

Each barrel undergoes rigorous quality control, focusing on leak-tightness, stability, and sensory performance to guarantee consistent results and exceptional maturation characteristics.

IDEAL FOR ELEGANT MATURATION & FINISHING PROJECTS
These French oak Chardonnay barrels are an excellent choice for aging and finishing wine, whisky, rum, brandy, and other premium spirits. Their refined profile is particularly well suited to projects where elegance, creamy texture, and delicate oak influence are desired.

They also perform exceptionally well for barrel-aged beers and ciders, adding smooth mouthfeel, subtle vanilla notes, gentle oak spice, and remarkable balance. Recoopered Chardonnay barrels are the ideal solution for producers seeking compact oak barrels with sophisticated French oak character, exceptional versatility, and precise maturation performance.

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