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Anne Sophie & Jean-François Quénard - Savoie - Roussette Anne-Sophie 2021
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Au Pied du Mont Chauve - Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean 2017
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Au Pied du Mont Chauve - Chassagne-Montrachet En Pimont 2020
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Bernard Fleuriet & Fils - Sancerre - Anthocyane rouge 2022
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Bernard Fleuriet & Fils - Sancerre - La Baronne blanc 2022
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Bodegas Muga - Rioja - Crianza El Andén de la Estación 2018
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Bodegas Muga - Rioja - Reserva 2020
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Bodegas Muga - Rioja - Selección Especial 2019
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Champagne Veuve Fourny - Cuvée R Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru - Extra Brut
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Champagne Veuve Fourny - Rosé 1er Cru - Brut
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Champagne Veuve Fourny - Rosé 1er Cru Brut - Magnum
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Château Bouscassé - Madiran - Vieilles Vignes 2016
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Château Bouscassé - Pinot noir 2021
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Château de Beaucastel - Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc 2023
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Château de L'Ou - IGP Côtes Catalanes - Infiniment rouge 2020
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Château de L'Ou - IGP Côtes Catalanes - Secret de schistes rouge 2020
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Château de Valois - Pomerol - Magnum
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Château de Valois - Pomerol 2019
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Château Gruaud Larose - Saint-Julien - 2ème Grand Cru Classé - Rouge 2016
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Château Gruaud Larose - Saint-Julien - Sarget de Gruaud Larose 2019
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Château Les Mesclances - Côtes-de-Provence - Saint Honorat 2017 Magnum
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Château Leydet-Valentin - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2020
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Château Leydet-Valentin - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2020 - Magnum
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Château Lynch-Moussas - Pauillac - 5ème Grand Cru Classé 2022
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Oak barrel aging for wines
Oaked wines captivate enthusiasts with their distinctive character and charming aromas.Whether this breeding method is used for red wines, whites or rosés, it can indeed enhance the cuvées and make them richer and more complex.
Barrel aging allows the wine to acquire several aromas , which can be more or less intense depending on various factors such as the type of wood used, its origin (American oak or French oak, for example), the age of the barrels, or the degree of toasting of the barrels. Thus, the most common notes found in an oaked wine will be oak, a smoky or toasted aspect but also numerous spices like clove, pepper, vanilla, or even coconut.
Furthermore, since wood is a porous material, the wine contained in a barrel is inevitably in (measured) contact with oxygen.This contribution will generally give the wine a rounder and denser texture, also softening the tannins for red wines and imparting aromas of butter or brioche to white wines aged on their lees.
Given the impact that barrel aging can have, it is very important for a winemaker to carefully measure this contribution so that it brings additional complexity and highlights existing aromas. Otherwise, the oakiness will simply become too dominant, at the risk of unbalancing the wine's aromatic profile... although it is primarily a matter of taste!
Oaked wines
Although no generalization should be made, certain regions and appellations are reputed to more commonly age their wines in barrels than others.
Thus, the region of Bordeaux is, for example, famous for its red wines made from Cabernet-sauvignon, Cabernet-franc and Merlot as well as its whites made from Sauvignon and Sémillon with a woody aromatic profile.
We can also mention Burgundy and its famous grape varieties Chardonnay and Pinot noir, the latter being regularly aged in barrels.
In Spain, the appellations Rioja and Ribera del Duero are also renowned for their oaky red wines made from the Tempranillo grape variety.
Finally, many cuvées from the Rhône Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon, Southwest as well as Provence also undergo this type of aging.
Now that you know everything about the usefulness of wood and its advantages, all you have to do is make your choice from this beautiful selection of oaky wines ! And above all, if you need advice, do not hesitate to contact directly La Cave Éclairée !
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape: the jewel of the Southern ...
Which wine enthusiast has never heard of Châteauneuf-du-Pape ? This appellation resonates in history, and its papal origins are as engraved in its name as on its prestigious bottle. Why...
1 commentChâteauneuf-du-Pape: the jewel of the Southern ...
Which wine enthusiast has never heard of Châteauneuf-du-Pape ? This appellation resonates in history, and its papal origins are as engraved in its name as on its prestigious bottle. Why...
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Condrieu: the great white wines of the Rhône Va...
Wine jewel of the Rhône Valley, the Condrieu appellation is famous and celebrated for its exceptional white wines. Nestled on the right bank of the Rhône, the vineyard is entirely dedicated...
Condrieu: the great white wines of the Rhône Va...
Wine jewel of the Rhône Valley, the Condrieu appellation is famous and celebrated for its exceptional white wines. Nestled on the right bank of the Rhône, the vineyard is entirely dedicated...
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All about AOC Meursault
Meursault is a name that resonates with wine enthusiasts around the world. Renowned for its rich, buttery, and oaky white wines, the Burgundy appellation is actually more rich and diverse...
All about AOC Meursault
Meursault is a name that resonates with wine enthusiasts around the world. Renowned for its rich, buttery, and oaky white wines, the Burgundy appellation is actually more rich and diverse...
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