Vallaurine
Tonnellerie Vallaurine is the Jaeglé family's fire-bent barrel, crafted at the Dargaud & Jaeglé cooperage in Romanèche-Thorins, France, for wines of the highest caliber. Stave wood is sourced and aged specifically for the Jaeglé family at the same wood yard, ensuring the consistency and quality that defines the Vallaurine standard.
Available in a full range of formats including casks, demi-muids, foudres, and ovals, Vallaurine barrels are built for the patient, gentle aging that extraordinary wines deserve. Contact us to order your Vallaurine barrels today.
Contact us to order your Vallaurine barrels today
OUR OAK SELECTIONS
The oak selection best suited for your wine will depend on whether you are looking to balance the wine or emphasize the natural characteristics. All wood is seasoned to perfection at Tonellerie Dargaud & Jaegle.
RIVE DROITE
{CENTER OF FRANCE, GRANDES VOSGES}
Brings complexity and roundness as well as aromatic richness.
RIVE GAUCHE
{GRANDES VOSGES, CENTER OF FRANCE}
Brings structure and brilliance; preserves fruit and minerality.
PRESTIGE
A blend of 5 national forests, seasoned for 36 months with restacking at 18 months homogenize the exposure of the rough staves.
MOSAIC
A blend of 50% French oak (from privately owned Center of France forests) and 50% Hungarian oak selected for the quality of its texture, while providing some cost savings. The blend allows the preservation of the overall wine qualities, with pronounced notes of molasses and brown sugar, pleasing mid-palate weight and tension.
Available in: 225L, 228L, 265L, 300L, 400L, 500L, 600L
