New! THERMIC™ Barrel Alternatives in French Oak

THERMIC™ Barrel Alternatives Available in French Oak—Expanded Options. Same Precision.After three years of research and development, we are excited to launch French Oak versions of our Oak read more

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“Barrel ROI: How Wineries Are Getting More Life Out of Their Oak

Walk into any cellar this season and you’ll see barrels in every stage of life — new, neutral, recoopered, or quietly leaking in the corner. The challenge isn’t just keeping up with read more

Tight Cellars, Smart Choices: How Wineries Are Adapting in 2025

If you’ve been in the wine business long enough, you know the rhythm of harvest tends to repeat itself — until it doesn’t.A Changing Vineyard and Cellar LandscapeThis year, growers a read more

Neutral Oak: The Workhorse of the Cellar

When people talk about barrels, it’s usually the glamorous ones that get the attention—new French oak, custom toasts, those first vintages where the oak impact is bold and unmistakable.But read more

Nektar PureVan: The Benchmark for Chips with a Vanilla Signature of Remarkable Purity and Intensity

A pioneer in innovation applied to wood for winemaking, Pronektar is expanding its range with the launch of PureVan, a new type of wood chip specially designed to offer a vanilla aroma of unprece read more

Domestic Barrels: A Hedge Against Supply Chain Delays

If you’ve been in the wine industry for a while, you’ve probably noticed how much harder it’s become to rely on international shipping. What used to be a straightforward order for ne read more

Supplier Story: Tonnellerie Damy and Domaine Élodie Roy

Bouchard Cooperages is very proud to represent Tonnellerie Damy, based in Meursault, one of the most prestigious cooperages in Burgundy.Tonnellerie Damy, and its French Sales Manager Étienne Ma read more

Save Thousands on Your Barrel Program

Harvest season is here, and with the market softer than usual, we know every dollar in your program has to pull its weight. The good news? You don’t have to choose between quality and cost. With read more

Unlock Consistency and Complexity with AB Biotek's Pinnacle Portfolio from RahrBSG

In today's competitive wine landscape, achieving consistent fermentation, maximizing yield, and crafting wines with exquisite flavor and aroma complexity are paramount. Winemakers are constantly s read more

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Supplier Spotlight: European Cooperages Hungary

With the first days of summer upon us, we would like to share some information about our premium 100% Hungarian Oak barrels, made by read more