FOREST
MARKING
AREA
PROFILE
SENSORY
SUITABILITY
SINGLE FOREST RANGE
24 months air-dried
Tronçais
T
Sub-forest of Allier
Fine and rich
High complexity and structure
Structured and full body Pinot Noir, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Petite Syrah and Chardonnay, Viognier
Châtillon
CH
Burgundy
Floral, intense
Forward and expressive oak character
Appropriate for wines that need extra tannic structure: Syrah, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Bertranges
BR
Sub-forest of Nevers
Elegant, subtle
Delicate and complex oak impact
Fragile fruit wines such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc
BLENDED FORESTS RANGE
24 months air-dried
Centre of France
HBC
Allier Nevers centre
Rich, creamy aromatic and added texture
Fleshy with vanilla and buttery quality
Medium body reds and whites: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Viongier, Pinot Gris
East of France
HBE
Vosges, Châtillon
More phenolic and expressive oak impact
Spices, oak tannins, added structure and depth
For wines with higher level of concentration and texture: Pinot Noir, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet
House blend France
HB
Centre and East of France
Consistent and dependable balanced oak profile
Round, subtle, rich aromatics
All medium body whites and reds: versatile barrel
Piano
PIANO
Centre of France
Tighter grain selected staves and proprietary toasting regimen
Authentic fruit character. Enhances fruit freshness, minerality and spontaneity
Aimed at shorter aged whites (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marsanne) and reds (Merlot, Syrah)
Allegro
ALLEGRO
Centre of France
Full body and sweet
Harmonious and medium oak impact with hint of toast
Recommended for shorter aged reds (6 to 10 months) Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sangiovese, Grenache
Rousseau Anniversary
" 5 "
Tight grain selection of French forests
Slow oak extraction: subtle and elegant aromatics
Complex, spicy, added texture and length
For longer aged red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Bordeaux blends, Syrah
BLNDED FORESTS
36 months air-dried
House Blend 36 months
HB36
Centre and East of France
Discreet oak aromatics, more neutrality
Smooth, delicate and elegant aromatics
Work vey well with wines that have already a good structure and need just an oak polish
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay selection
PNS
CHS
Tight grain selection of French forests
Very slow oak extraction
Complexity and minerality
"Grand Cru"
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir aged a minimum of 16 months.
SEASONING
TOASTING