Finishings
At this stage we take great care of the aesthetic appearance of our barrel. They are thus sandpapered or hand-scraped for customers who prefer the “guistrage” finish. And the final galvanized steel hoops replace the assembly hoops. And last of all, according to the type of barrel, pine bars held in place by chestnut pegs are set on the heads for the Château Ferré, and four chestnut hoops, bound with a type of wicker are installed for the Bordelaise Traditionnelle. This last step is carried out only by very experienced craftsmen. It is a true heritage of ancestral expertise that can only be mastered after years of practice.
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Welcome
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Selection of the Oak
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The Stavemaker’s work
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Coding the Wood
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Natural Seasoning for 36 months
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Preparation of the Wood
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Assembly
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Toasting
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Head-fitting, Marking and Scalding
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Finishings
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Inspection, Final Marking and Packaging