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Burgundy micro-négoce Dominique Laurent has his own tiny cooperage, producing some of the world’s best and most distinctive barrels. Crafted from long-seasoned, tight-grained, thick-staved Tronçais wood of the highest class, the quality is such that renowned French wine critic Michel Bettane once nick-named them “Magic Casks”. This name has stuck and became the official name of one line of Laurent barrels—the original version he still produces.
This artisanal tonnellerie only produces between 500 and 1,000 barrels each year, including what may well be the only 100% guaranteed old-growth Tronçais barrique on the market, sourced from ancient trees in France’s most revered oak forest, the Forêt de Tronçais, under a strict regenerative forestry plan. These are very special casks for very special wines.
All the casks are made in tiny quantities to the same exacting standards. These casks can live and function positively for decades if treated correctly, and they can easily be reconditioned without loss of quality thanks to the thickness of the staves. These are very special casks made for very special wines. Please contact us for more information, availability and pricing.
T. 1300 610 919E. barrels@bibendum.com.au