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Book - Oak, Wine & Spirits: A Tale of Alchemy

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  • Description

    Clothes do not make the man, but when it comes to wine and spirits, the cask is key. For centuries, the French company Charlois has worked in close connection with forests and oak, its expertise now extending far beyond its origins. Rooted in the Bertranges Forest, in the heart of France, Charlois crafts barrels and casks designed to accompany and reveal the finest wines and spirits. Far more than a simple container, the oak cask is a true instrument of maturation: It structures tannins, refines texture, and enhances aging potential, while encouraging a slower, more harmonious, and more stable aromatic evolution.

    From France to Scotland and the United States, this book, dedicated to His Majesty the Oak Tree, reveals how each barrel, through its origin, grain, toast, and history, contributes with finesse to the balance and complexity of exceptional red and white wines, champagnes, cognacs, bourbons, whiskies, and rums. Writer Thierry Dussard and photographer Christophe Deschanel traveled together to the seven locations featured in the book, uncovering the secrets of this patient and subtle craft. 

    • Page count 308 pages
    • Dimensions W 10 x L 13 x D 1.5 in

    • Number of illustrations Over 150

    • Cover materials Silk Hardcover

    • Weight 6.39 lb

    • Author Thierry Dussard, Photography by Christophe Deschanel, a Project initiated by Sylvain Charlois
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