Quality French Oak from Tonnellerie Mercier
Mercier Cooperage has evolved constantly since their inception in 1960. Today, Tonnellerie Mercier coopers daily in Barbezieux (Charente, FR), a small village between Cognac and Bordeaux. With their own stave mill, Mercier continues their tradition of quality and consistancy and supports a wide range of barrels and barrel types:
All timber used comes from the best French forrests, where the trees are farmed for quality as well as sustainability.
A strict selection and a minimum of 24 months air drying time ensures a faultless quality of staves. The oak selection and toasting process are made by our master coopers.
The DELICATE range for Pinot Noir is created using a specific process which allows the extraction of rounder tannins and respects the integrity and the elegance of the fruit.
The DELICATE Pinot is:
- Available in 225L and 228L
- Made of French Oak
- Has a Fine (tight) grain
- Air seasoning of the wood for 24months
- Utilizes our special process of water bending of the staves