{"product_id":"rousseau-barrels-228lt","title":"Rousseau French Oak Barrel 228L – Burgundy Barrique for Premium Wines","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy-made French oak barriques from one of the region's best-known coopers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTonnellerie Rousseau has been making barrels in the Côte de Nuits since 1954, and the 228 L Burgundy barrel has been its core product since the early 1980s. Every barrel is 100% French oak, made and leak-tested in Rousseau's Burgundy workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Range: shorter ageing, moderate oak influence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiano\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rousseau's most discreet barrel. Made for white varieties and fruity reds, it keeps the fruit and freshness and lets the vineyard character show. ML toast. For ageing up to 10 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllegro\u003c\/strong\u003e – Made for red varieties. Adds depth, light toasted aromas, sweetness and a rounder feel. M+ toast. For ageing up to 10 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Range: longer ageing (11–18 months), for red or white\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHB ML\u003c\/strong\u003e – The All of France blend. Balanced, with fine tannins and a good mix of oak aroma and structure. An adaptable barrel for most wines. Medium Long toast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHBC ML\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Centre of France blend. Rounder, fuller and sweeter, with vanilla, chestnut and almond notes. Medium Long toast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHBC M+\u003c\/strong\u003e – The same Centre of France blend with a Medium Plus toast for a more toasted, fuller profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Series: for wines with high potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVidéo\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rousseau's top-of-range barrel. Hand-picked extra-tight grain in a Centre of France house blend, with a gold foil applied by hand to the top head. Highlights fruit freshness and the character of each wine. ML toast. For ageing of 11 months or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vitis \u0026 Winemakers","offers":[{"title":"ALLEGRO","offer_id":50537221456091,"sku":"BARO-228.BG.EX24.A","price":2798.17,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PIANO","offer_id":50537221521627,"sku":"BARO-228.BG.EX24.P","price":2798.18,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"VIDEO","offer_id":50537221554395,"sku":"BARO-228.BG.EX24.V","price":2593.25,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"HB ML","offer_id":50537221619931,"sku":"BARO-228.BG.EX24.HB.ML","price":2798.18,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HBC M+","offer_id":50537221685467,"sku":"BARO-228.BG.EX24.HBC.M+","price":2108.32,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"HBC ML","offer_id":50537221718235,"sku":"BARO-228.BG.EX24.HBC.ML","price":2758.01,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/0804\/5128\/files\/rousseau-wine-barrel-228lt.jpg?v=1790718762","url":"https:\/\/www.vitiswinemakers.com\/products\/rousseau-barrels-228lt","provider":"Vitis \u0026 Winemakers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}