Typical Sensory Attributes

  • Medium oak intensity
  • Traditional Burgundian toastiness
  • Provides underlying structure while encouraging classic fruit expression

These barrels work exceptionally well...

  • With classic red and white Burgundies
  • With graceful wines of light to medium body

TW Boswell Cote d'Or

Respecting the elegant, even delicate style of the Cote d'Or wines, this French oak barrel is made for Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The unique toast is typical for barrels coopered and used in Burgundy.

  • Hand selection of premium French oak source from the Vosges region and Center of France
  • 59 gallons/225 liters
  • Oak is patiently air-seasoned for 24 months in an ideal climate
  • A specific toasting process, found in the cooperages of Burgundy, accentuates the fruit and has complex flavors of very shy vanilla, very subtle toasted oak and bread with deft smoke accents
  • Toasted heads
  • Old-style European steel
  • Artisan finish