2023-2024 Trade Shows Season
Win Expo in Santa Rosa - November 30th, 2023 #504
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium - Sacramento January 24th-25th, 2024, Booth #1115
Oregon Wine Symposium - Portland February 13th-14th, 2023, Booth #219
Dear Winemakers,
We extend our warmest wishes for the start of the New Year and hope that 2023 brings you peace, prosperity, and good health. As we reflect on
the past year, we are reminded of the continued challenges brought about by the Global Pandemic, particularly in the economic sphere. Despite these difficulties, we are pleased to see positive developments in the current economic landscape.
Inflation rates reached unprecedented heights in the previous year, leading to increased costs for imported goods. However, we are now witnessing
a stabilization and reduction in these prices, which are returning to pre-pandemic levels. While some countries in Europe, such as Ukraine and
France, are facing elevated costs for electricity and raw materials, we are closely collaborating with our suppliers to minimize the impact on our
product pricing.
It is worth noting that while container pricing has seen a decline, maritime transit time from European ports to the West Coast of the USA remains
lengthy, at 3-4 months. We kindly advise clients to assemble their orders as early as possible to ensure timely deliveries. This year, we look forward
to visiting our valued clients and strengthening our relationships with you.
Tonnellerie Rousseau
This third-generation family-owned cooperage has established itself as a leader in the industry for its innovative
and unparalleled craftsmanship in the production of barrels, casks, and tanks. Under the stewardship of brothers
Frederic and Jean-Christophe Rousseau, the company is proud to have multi-generational winners of the esteemed
Meilleur Ouvrier de France award, a recognition of excellence for French craftsmen. Tonnellerie Rousseau’s focus on
large-format oak vessels has solidified its position as a provider of high-quality custom oak tanks and casks. Despite
this specialization, the company continues to offer a range of standard barrels. Additionally, Tonnellerie Rousseau is
committed to sustainability and has taken steps to contribute to the environment through its participation in the
Reforest’Action project and its support of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification to promote
responsible forest management.
Lejeune
Our St-Emilion-based boutique supplier of high-quality stainless-steel tanks and accessories is recognized
globally for its exceptional attention to detail and precise craftsmanship. The company’s tanks can be found in
some of the most renowned Domaines in Bordeaux and around the world. Lejeune offers a range of standard
tanks to help winemakers visualize their production needs, but the majority of their production is custom-made
to order, taking into consideration every detail specific to each client. The company specializes in the production
of conical, cylindrical, reverse conical, and cubic square tanks in both insulated and non-insulated versions. Due
to the high demand for their products and limited production capabilities, we highly recommend giving Lejeune
a lead time of 12-18 months for orders.
Nomblot
As a company with a rich legacy that dates back to 1922, Nomblot has established itself as a leading producer
of concrete wine tanks in France. Founded by Etienne Nomblot, the company continues to offer a wide range of
vessels, including eggs, dolia, and tanks with capacities ranging from 5 HL to 80 HL (the largest size that can fit
into a shipping container). The artisanal concrete used in their products is of the highest quality, made from FDAapproved
natural materials without the addition of any chemicals. To further enhance the customer experience,
Nomblot has introduced a new pricing structure for 2023, which includes ExWorks pricing and logistics costs based
on the consolidation of containers. This provides clients with greater cost savings on logistics and ensures the most
accurate logistics pricing based on the timing of their orders.
Artisan Barrels Selection
We take great pride in presenting our Artisan Barrels Selection, a large selection of fire and steam-bent oak barrels crafted by artisan cooperages in
France, Hungary, and the United States. Our partnerships with renowned cooperages located in the Centre of France, Bordeaux, Cognac, Hungary,
and California afford us the privilege of offering an extensive range of value-driven barrel options in a diverse range of volumes, ensuring that our
clients have the perfect solution for their unique winemaking needs.
Novum Ceramics
We are pleased to offer an exceptional collection of Terra Cotta winemaking vessels through our domestic supplier, Novum Ceramics. Based in
Oregon, Novum Ceramics maintains the time-honored tradition of winemaking in clay by handcrafting amphorae with contemporary design
elements. These vessels not only enhance the texture and authenticity of your wines but also makes a beautiful aesthetic statement in any cellar.
Novum Ceramics is the sole commercial producer of clay winemaking vessels in the new world and offers a comprehensive range of accessories to
cater to your unique winemaking requirements.
Biopythos Ceramic Vessels
We are pleased to introduce Biopythos, the latest addition to our portfolio at Artisan Barrels & Tanks. Hailing from Limoges, France, this small
company specializes in the creation of exceptional winemaking jars and eggs, crafted from premium stoneware and porcelain. Limoges is
renowned for its rich history of producing high-quality porcelain, and Biopythos continues this legacy through its selection of beautifully
crafted stoneware and porcelain vessels. With options ranging from compact 3-liter eggs to spacious 550-liter eggs, and from 90-liter jars
to 500-liter jars, there is a perfect vessel for every winemaking need. Stoneware and porcelain offer a unique advantage over Terra-Cotta, as
they are less porous, providing a vessel with thermal kinetics comparable to amphorae but with less oxidation, resulting in tightly focused
wines. Additionally, these materials are completely inert, ensuring the purity and character of the fruit shine through in the finished wines,
without the need for pre-treatment with a tartaric solution.
We look forward to showcasing our products and services at the Unified Symposium, Oregon Wine Symposium, WineVit Central Coast Conference
and Tradeshow, and the WinExpo in Santa Rosa. We would be delighted to meet you in person at one of these trade events.
Win Expo in Santa Rosa - November 30th, 2023 #504
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium - Sacramento January 24th-25th, 2024, Booth #1115
Oregon Wine Symposium - Portland February 13th-14th, 2023, Booth #219
Dear Winemakers,
We extend our warmest wishes for the start of the New Year and hope that 2023 brings you peace, prosperity, and good health. As we reflect on
the past year, we are reminded of the continued challenges brought about by the Global Pandemic, particularly in the economic sphere. Despite these difficulties, we are pleased to see positive developments in the current economic landscape.
Inflation rates reached unprecedented heights in the previous year, leading to increased costs for imported goods. However, we are now witnessing
a stabilization and reduction in these prices, which are returning to pre-pandemic levels. While some countries in Europe, such as Ukraine and
France, are facing elevated costs for electricity and raw materials, we are closely collaborating with our suppliers to minimize the impact on our
product pricing.
It is worth noting that while container pricing has seen a decline, maritime transit time from European ports to the West Coast of the USA remains
lengthy, at 3-4 months. We kindly advise clients to assemble their orders as early as possible to ensure timely deliveries. This year, we look forward
to visiting our valued clients and strengthening our relationships with you.
Tonnellerie Rousseau
This third-generation family-owned cooperage has established itself as a leader in the industry for its innovative
and unparalleled craftsmanship in the production of barrels, casks, and tanks. Under the stewardship of brothers
Frederic and Jean-Christophe Rousseau, the company is proud to have multi-generational winners of the esteemed
Meilleur Ouvrier de France award, a recognition of excellence for French craftsmen. Tonnellerie Rousseau’s focus on
large-format oak vessels has solidified its position as a provider of high-quality custom oak tanks and casks. Despite
this specialization, the company continues to offer a range of standard barrels. Additionally, Tonnellerie Rousseau is
committed to sustainability and has taken steps to contribute to the environment through its participation in the
Reforest’Action project and its support of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification to promote
responsible forest management.
Lejeune
Our St-Emilion-based boutique supplier of high-quality stainless-steel tanks and accessories is recognized
globally for its exceptional attention to detail and precise craftsmanship. The company’s tanks can be found in
some of the most renowned Domaines in Bordeaux and around the world. Lejeune offers a range of standard
tanks to help winemakers visualize their production needs, but the majority of their production is custom-made
to order, taking into consideration every detail specific to each client. The company specializes in the production
of conical, cylindrical, reverse conical, and cubic square tanks in both insulated and non-insulated versions. Due
to the high demand for their products and limited production capabilities, we highly recommend giving Lejeune
a lead time of 12-18 months for orders.
Nomblot
As a company with a rich legacy that dates back to 1922, Nomblot has established itself as a leading producer
of concrete wine tanks in France. Founded by Etienne Nomblot, the company continues to offer a wide range of
vessels, including eggs, dolia, and tanks with capacities ranging from 5 HL to 80 HL (the largest size that can fit
into a shipping container). The artisanal concrete used in their products is of the highest quality, made from FDAapproved
natural materials without the addition of any chemicals. To further enhance the customer experience,
Nomblot has introduced a new pricing structure for 2023, which includes ExWorks pricing and logistics costs based
on the consolidation of containers. This provides clients with greater cost savings on logistics and ensures the most
accurate logistics pricing based on the timing of their orders.
Artisan Barrels Selection
We take great pride in presenting our Artisan Barrels Selection, a large selection of fire and steam-bent oak barrels crafted by artisan cooperages in
France, Hungary, and the United States. Our partnerships with renowned cooperages located in the Centre of France, Bordeaux, Cognac, Hungary,
and California afford us the privilege of offering an extensive range of value-driven barrel options in a diverse range of volumes, ensuring that our
clients have the perfect solution for their unique winemaking needs.
Novum Ceramics
We are pleased to offer an exceptional collection of Terra Cotta winemaking vessels through our domestic supplier, Novum Ceramics. Based in
Oregon, Novum Ceramics maintains the time-honored tradition of winemaking in clay by handcrafting amphorae with contemporary design
elements. These vessels not only enhance the texture and authenticity of your wines but also makes a beautiful aesthetic statement in any cellar.
Novum Ceramics is the sole commercial producer of clay winemaking vessels in the new world and offers a comprehensive range of accessories to
cater to your unique winemaking requirements.
Biopythos Ceramic Vessels
We are pleased to introduce Biopythos, the latest addition to our portfolio at Artisan Barrels & Tanks. Hailing from Limoges, France, this small
company specializes in the creation of exceptional winemaking jars and eggs, crafted from premium stoneware and porcelain. Limoges is
renowned for its rich history of producing high-quality porcelain, and Biopythos continues this legacy through its selection of beautifully
crafted stoneware and porcelain vessels. With options ranging from compact 3-liter eggs to spacious 550-liter eggs, and from 90-liter jars
to 500-liter jars, there is a perfect vessel for every winemaking need. Stoneware and porcelain offer a unique advantage over Terra-Cotta, as
they are less porous, providing a vessel with thermal kinetics comparable to amphorae but with less oxidation, resulting in tightly focused
wines. Additionally, these materials are completely inert, ensuring the purity and character of the fruit shine through in the finished wines,
without the need for pre-treatment with a tartaric solution.
We look forward to showcasing our products and services at the Unified Symposium, Oregon Wine Symposium, WineVit Central Coast Conference
and Tradeshow, and the WinExpo in Santa Rosa. We would be delighted to meet you in person at one of these trade events.
