225 L CHARDONNAY BARREL - MIZUNARA OAK

SPEZIFICATION/ORIGIN: Chardonnay/Meursault, Burgundy, France
WOOD: Mizunara Oak
SIZE: 225 l
AGE: 18 months
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 95 cm (Height)/68 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: September 2026

BURGUNDIAN CHARDONNAY ELEGANCE MEETS RARE JAPANESE MIZUNARA OAK
These exceptional 225L Chardonnay barrels are among the most exclusive white wine casks available worldwide. They originate from a renowned winery in Burgundy, France, where they were used for 18 months to mature premium Chardonnay wines.

What makes these barrels truly extraordinary is the wood itself. Each barrique is crafted from rare Japanese Mizunara oak, one of the world's most sought-after and valuable oak species for cooperage.

The combination of prestigious Burgundian Chardonnay maturation and the unmistakable character of Mizunara oak creates an exceptionally rare barrel for premium aging and finishing projects.

18 MONTHS OF CHARDONNAY MATURATION IN BURGUNDY
The Chardonnay matured in these French-style barriques for a full 18 months, allowing the wine's elegant fruit and creamy complexity to become deeply integrated into the oak.

The barrels display refined aromas of ripe peach, yellow apple, pear, and delicate citrus, complemented by creamy textures, subtle brioche, toasted almonds, and perfectly balanced oak spice.

This extended maturation produces an exceptionally harmonious barrel profile where fruit, richness, and oak structure work together seamlessly - making these casks ideal for producers seeking precise, elegant, and distinctive wood influence.

RARE MIZUNARA OAK WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY AROMA PROFILE
Japanese Mizunara oak (Quercus crispula) offers an aroma profile unlike traditional French or American oak. It is renowned for its elegant notes of vanilla, sandalwood, exotic spices, and delicate coconut.

Equally distinctive are its refined hints of incense, precious woods, and subtle floral spices, characteristics that have made Mizunara legendary among premium whisky producers worldwide.

Combined with the creamy Chardonnay influence already present in the barrel, these unique oak characteristics create an exceptionally layered and sophisticated flavor profile.

The result is a rare fusion of Burgundian fruit, creamy elegance, and the unmistakable exotic spice of Japanese Mizunara oak.

ONE OF THE RAREST OAK SPECIES USED IN COOPERAGE
Mizunara is widely regarded as one of the most difficult oak species to transform into barrels. Its porous grain, slow growth, and demanding craftsmanship make production exceptionally labor-intensive and costly.

Suitable cooperage-grade Mizunara is available only in limited quantities and is reserved almost exclusively for the world's finest premium barrels.

As a result, new Mizunara barriques rank among the most expensive oak barrels available, with prices significantly exceeding those of comparable French or American oak casks.

PREMIUM BARRELS FOR EXCLUSIVE AGING AND FINISHING
These Mizunara Chardonnay barrels are perfectly suited for the maturation, secondary aging, and finishing of premium spirits. Whisky, rum, brandy, and fine fruit spirits benefit particularly from the combination of elegant Chardonnay fruit, creamy texture, and the exotic complexity of Japanese Mizunara oak.

They also offer outstanding opportunities for barrel-aged beer and cider, adding remarkable depth through layers of fruit, vanilla, sandalwood, delicate spices, and refined oak character.

For limited releases, special editions, and ultra-premium expressions, these rare barrels provide a truly distinctive maturation profile that is almost impossible to replicate.

AN EXCEPTIONAL BARREL FOR PRESTIGE RELEASES
These 225L Mizunara Chardonnay barrels unite three extraordinary qualities: premium Burgundian Chardonnay, 18 months of wine maturation, and the unparalleled character of rare Japanese Mizunara oak.

The result is a truly unique aging cask that stands apart from conventional Chardonnay barriques, offering exceptional potential for premium whisky, rum, brandy, beer, cider, and other high-end barrel-aging projects seeking an unmistakable signature character.

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