For three generations Dargaud & Jaegle has crafted fine barrels for the greatest wineries in the world. Exhaustive wood selection, combined with an unwavering commitment to traditional craftsmanship, make the Dargaud & Jaegle barrels predictably elegant. D&J’s unique water-bending process conducts heat from an oak fire deeply into the wood to create a subtle and sophisticated spiciness that is unmatched by any other barrel.

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Seasoned for 36 months with wood stacks sorted and restacked midway through the seasoning, the Marcel Cadet water bent barrel has become the favorite flavor complement to many handcrafted wines. Trusting only his best stave suppliers to provide him with the finest tight-grained oak from Troncais, Jupilles, Fontainebleau and Darney, Jean-Marcel Jaegle crafts an ultra-premium barrel that honors his father’s legacy. This exquisite barrel is available in several styles, including Burgundy Traditional, Burgundy Export and Bordeaux Transport.