As well as the origin of the wood, the seasoning of the staves, the toast level and the percentage of new barrels in the cellar, the grain of the barrel’s oak is a determining factor in the quality of the finished wine. Tonnellerie Marchive offers a range of 225L oak barrels whose staves have been carefully sorted to obtain a selection of semi-fine grain oak.
These barrels will enable you to enhance the structure of your wine.
Brings out the wine’s fruit aromas.
Adds aromatic complexity, bringing fruit to the fore and adding subtle vanilla notes.
Creates a well-balanced combination of fruit and refined spicy, roasted flavours.
Develops spicy and roasted flavours.
Best used with red wines, this toast provides fruit, freshness, balance and structure.
Best used with white wines, this toast enhances structure and brings out minerality and freshness while respecting the fruit.
Stave seasoning 36 months