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