600 L WHITE WINE BARREL GRENACHE BLANC
SPEZIFICATION/ORIGIN: Grenache Blanc/France
WOOD: French Oak
SIZE: 600 l
AGE: 4 years
STAVES: 35 - 50 mm
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 116 cm (Height)/98 cm (Ø Bilge)/83 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: 20 working days
These 600L tonneaux made from French oak were used for over four years to mature Grenache Blanc. Through this long and continuous use, the casks developed an exceptionally harmonious and multi-layered aroma profile, making them ideal for demanding maturation projects.
Grenache Blanc is one of the Mediterranean region’s most expressive white grape varieties, known for its warm fruit character, delicate spice, and creamy texture. During the years of maturation, these characteristics became deeply integrated into the oak, now defining the sensory profile of the barrels.
RIPE FRUIT, DELICATE HERBS & CREAMY TEXTURE
The extended maturation with Grenache Blanc gives these tonneaux an elegant and balanced aroma profile. Typical notes include ripe yellow fruits, pear, and apricot, complemented by delicate floral nuances and hints of Mediterranean herbs.
The profile is enhanced by subtle honey notes, gentle mineral freshness, and the refined spice of French oak. After four years of use, the oak integration has become especially smooth and harmonious, resulting in a refined and controlled cask influence.
The result is a complex and balanced cask profile with fine structure and Mediterranean character.
600L TONNEAUX FOR PRECISE & HARMONIOUS MATURATION
With a capacity of 600 liters, these tonneaux allow for slow and controlled maturation. Compared to smaller barriques, flavor extraction is more subtle and refined, enabling especially precise balance between oak and the aging product.
This barrel size is ideal for projects focused on elegance, structure, and restrained, premium oak integration.
FRENCH OAK WITH REFINED GRAIN STRUCTURE
The French oak contributes elegant tannins and subtle vanilla notes to the cask profile while supporting the freshness and fruit character of the previously matured Grenache Blanc without overpowering it.
These white wine casks are therefore ideal for maturation concepts centered around balance, complexity, and refined aromatic development.
IDEAL FOR WINE, SPIRITS & BARREL-AGED BEER
These Grenache Blanc tonneaux are perfect for the storage and maturation of premium wines, spirits, and barrel-aged beers.
White wines, orange wines, whisky, brandy, and rum especially benefit from the creamy texture, subtle fruit character, and elegant oak spice of these casks. Barrel-aged beers also gain additional depth and complexity through the harmonious cask influence.
CAREFUL SELECTION & PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
All tonneaux are carefully selected, inspected, and professionally prepared. Particular attention is given to tightness, wood quality, and sensory performance to ensure optimal conditions for refilling.
GRENACHE BLANC TONNEAUX – MEDITERRANEAN ELEGANCE FROM FRANCE
These 600L Grenache Blanc casks made from French oak are the ideal choice for producers seeking a harmonious, finely structured, and versatile white wine barrel with Mediterranean aromatics and elegant maturation performance.
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