VATS & CASK Francois Foudrier

Introduction

François Foudrier design and manufacture Oak Vats and Barrels, French or European according to your choice, in all sizes, shapes and capacities, from 10-100 hectolitres and beyond.

Quality is assured by:

• A methodical choice of the origins of wood
• A slow and natural drying of our wood for at least 3 years ensuring their optimal aging
• A variety of grains going from the tightest to medium large with a preference for grains medium tight allowing a slower and more gradual extraction  that the tight grain and a faster oxygen exchange. In addition, these grains will shrink less in drying that the tight grain therefore limiting excessive drying in between two vinification
• An oenological and wine tasting behavior studied
• A lack of aesthetic and mechanical defects. The wood is always first quality, without knots and with a straight wire.