Element barrel by Tonnellerie dAquitaine

Element is a blend of medium tight grain staves from select French oak forests. This profile is designed for faster integration and more powerful impact while still respecting your wine characteristics.

Tonnellerie d’Aquitaine air-seasons staves on its own premises for 24 to 36 months, guaranteed.

Element barrel size/format: 225lt Bordeaux, 225lt Chateau Ferre, 228lt Burgundy, 300lt Hogshead & 500lt Puncheon

Toast Code      Definition

WM -- White Medium: A light Medium suited to white wines, promote minerality, upfront aromas and fruity mid-palate.

M -- Medium: House toast, very elegant integration, long finish, respect wines white and reds.

XM -- Medium Long: Designed for red varietal to maximize red fruit intensity middle palate structure with finesse and intensity.

Intense -- Medium Extra Long: an extra layer of structure and intensity. 

M+ -- Medium+: Elegant toast, respectful of varietals and has proven a great result on Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon across Australia.

XM+ -- Medium+ Long: Designed for concentrated red wines