This barrel is named Saint-Louis after the city in Missouri, a U.S. state renowned for its high-quality American oak. Saint-Louis is the perfect alliance between two varieties of oak, the combination of the aromatic freshness of American oak with the finesse and smoothness of French oak, thus giving the wine a perfect balance within its organoleptic structure. For a short, economical wine ageing period of between 6 and 12 months.
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.
