It’s finished in barrels crafted from 300-year-old French oak trees harvested from the Bercé Forest in the Loire Valley. These ancient trees were originally selected to restore the iconic Notre ...

Making a foudre starts with French oak, a tightly grained wood that adds unique flavoring to the wine. Cooperages like Foudrerie François pay close attention to the quality of the wood they ...

Much more expensive than American oak, new French oak barrels can cost twice as much as new American barrels. Sign Up for Free Email Newsletters Sign up for Wine Spectator’s Free Email Newsletters and ...