225 L RED WINE BARREL CABERNET - MERLOT - AMERICAN OAK

SPEZIFICATION/ORIGIN: Cabernet - Merlot/France/USA/Spain
WOOD: American 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 the option above and email us your logo file separately to [email protected] stating the order number. 
SANDING: We also offer you the option of sanding the outside of the used barrel (please select above).
DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 20 working days

These Cabernet–Merlot red wine barrels made from American oak stand for powerful fruit expression, structure, and a warm, approachable barrel profile. We source the casks freshly emptied on a continuous basis directly from leading wineries in various wine regions, including California, where Cabernet–Merlot cuvées are traditionally matured in American oak.

The combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot gives the wines - and consequently the barrel wood - a bold and multi-layered aromatic profile. Typical characteristics include dark berry fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberry, plum, and fine spicy notes, supported by a pronounced yet well-integrated structure. American oak complements this fruit-forward profile with vanilla, caramel, subtle toasted aromas, and a warm oak spice, adding depth and gentle sweetness to the cask.

Thanks to these characteristics, the barrels are particularly well suited for maturation concepts where power, accessibility, and clearly defined aromatics are desired. The oak influence is expressive yet well controllable, making these casks suitable for both medium-term and longer aging periods with reliable and consistent results.

After emptying, all barrels are carefully inspected in our cooperages and professionally prepared for shipment. Special attention is given to tightness, wood quality, and sensory performance to ensure consistently high quality for re-use.

These Cabernet–Merlot red wine barrels made from American oak are ideally suited for the storage and aging of a wide range of spirits such as whisky, rum, and brandy. Barrel-aged beers and ciders also benefit from the dark fruit character, mild sweetness, and warm oak integration these casks impart. They are an excellent choice for bold, crowd-pleasing maturation profiles.

These American oak Cabernet–Merlot wine barrels are the perfect option for producers seeking a fruit-driven, structured wine cask with reliable aromatic performance and versatile applications for spirits, beers, and cider - expressive, harmonious, and sensorily well defined.

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