Quintessence 228 l French Oak - Bourgogne Transport

shape: Burgundy Export, 88 cm stave length
Barrel staves stored for 24 months
Barrel hoops: 8 hot-dip galvanised hoops
Wood origin: France (Jupilles, Troncais, Fontainebleau, Darney)
Toasting technique: Traditional
Aromas: rich oak wood and roasted aromas, vanilla, spices, brown sugar
Palate: balance between fruit and roasted aromas, rich in structure and with a fine finish
Perfectly suited for: moderately matured, balanced wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah
We recommend a maturation period of: 12-18 months

Dimensions 228 l approx:
Stave length: 88 cm
Ø belly: 72 cm
Ø head: 60 cm
Stave thickness: 25 mm

We usually keep this cask in stock in three different toasting levels:

-Bourgonge Medium Traditional
-Bourgogne Medium Plus
-Opaline

Further toasting levels can be found in the table Toasting recommendations