Warm Lake Estate uses only new French oak barrels to mature Pinot Noir. Once used, barrels can be purchased from the winery for a fraction of their original price. All barrels are François Freres, indisputably the best cooperage in the world and the exclusive cooper of the Domaine Romanée Conti.

Warm Lake Estate uses both 2 year air-dried Allier and 3 year air-dried Vosges barrels. Barrels made from Allier oak impart sweet spice aromas of anise and cinnamon while Vosges barrels are famous for coconut and hazelnut subtleties.

Once emptied of wine the barrels are stored sterilized and stored for shipping. All barrels are in pristine physical condition. New barrels of this quality cost $850, your cost for once used barrels is $399.

Barrels are 34"x30"x30" and weigh 115lbs. To purchase barrels call us at 716.731.5900 or click here to purchase online.