Barrels and Tanks from Barrel Associates International
French, Eastern European, and American options available.
Barrel Associates- The American Oak Collection
- Made in Fresno, California USA since 1993
- We offer a proprietary blend of Minnesota and Missouri wood with strict quality controls and artisanal manufacturing processes.
- Water Bent, Fire Bent, and Deep Toast method for extended performance.
- Traditional American barrel impact and subtler, more European impressions available.
Dargaud et Jaegle-
The water- bent barrel affectionately known as, "D and J", the makers of Marcel Cadet barrels. Since 1921, Dargaud and Jaegle have made a barrel of distinction.
Crafted in South Burgundy, France.
- Origin-specific wood
- Water bent
- Emphasizes the fruit
- Seamless integration
- Elevated finish
- Roundness and texture
- Made in 57 to 500L sizes.
Vallaurine
The fire- bent barrel from the Rhone Valley.
Crafted especially for the Jaegle family from wood aged at the Dargaud et Jaeglé wood yard in Romaneche-Thorins, France.
The Rîve Droite barrel yields complex, elegant wines with rich texture.
The Rîve Gauche barrel enhances prized aromatics and delicate nuances.
The Vallaurine range includes standard sizes, casks, demi-muid, Foudres and Ovals.
The Rîve Droite barrel yields complex, elegant wines with rich texture.
The Rîve Gauche barrel enhances prized aromatics and delicate nuances.
The Vallaurine range includes standard sizes, casks, demi-muid, Foudres and Ovals.
Oval, Round, and Upright Oak Tanks 10-60HL
Selling an oak tank is making a promise.
Vallaurine tanks deliver on the promise of quality and longevity. With their strong engineering background, ownership at D&J manufacture Vallaurine tanks using exacting processes designed to deliver a repeatable result. With emphasis on manufacturing over marketing, Vallaurine tanks are the example of craftsmanship.
A proprietary mix of the highest quality French wood origins is culled to find the most structurally and organically perfect raw materials.
A combination of compression, steam, and work performed with custom designed machines produce perfect parts ready for toasting and assembly.
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Vallaurine tanks deliver on the promise of quality and longevity. With their strong engineering background, ownership at D&J manufacture Vallaurine tanks using exacting processes designed to deliver a repeatable result. With emphasis on manufacturing over marketing, Vallaurine tanks are the example of craftsmanship.
A proprietary mix of the highest quality French wood origins is culled to find the most structurally and organically perfect raw materials.
A combination of compression, steam, and work performed with custom designed machines produce perfect parts ready for toasting and assembly.
MORE about oak tanks....
