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As the global spirits industry navigates a phase of inventory rebalancing, CHARLOIS announces significant new investments through OAKING, its integrated cask management platform

The development of the Charlois Group now calls for us to add structure to our governance to allow for greater transversality and fluidity between our different entities, in order to better meet the needs of our business and our clients. To support the President on an operational level we are therefore delighted to announce the appointments, as of [...]

The CHARLOIS Group, through its subsidiary OAK NATION, and the ANTIGONE company are pleased to announce that they have taken a majority stake in OAKWOOD COOPERAGE via BLUE OAK (a holding held for 51% by OAK NATION and 49% by ANTIGONE).   Through this investment in OAKWOOD COOPERAGE, OAK NATION takes a step into the Scottish whisky market. This […]

The development of Groupe Charlois requires structuring our governance to enhance cross-functionality and fluidity across our maisons, in service of our business and our clients. To support the President in the daily management of the group, we are pleased to announce the appointments of Charles de Lorgeril as Chief of Staff and Nicolas Mähler-Bess [...]

The Grayish Oak or Ashy Oak (Quercus incana ou Quercus cinerea), Known as bluejack oak ou Upland willow oak in the United States, this tree belongs to the Fagaceae family and is native to the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, North and South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia. It [...]

With the grape harvest now completed in most French wine regions, initial reports from wine industry professionals suggest that excellent vintages are on the horizon. This optimism comes despite a year marked by numerous extreme weather events, including late frosts, hailstorms, heatwaves, drought, and water stress*.   « A Solar Year Full of Promis [...]

Following skidding and loading operations, oak logs are transported to Murlin (Maison Charlois) or Saint-Martin-du-Puy (Les Ateliers du Chêne) for sorting and marking. Upon arrival at the log yard, any logs that do not meet the quality standards for staves (merrain) or railway ties are downgraded to construction timber or “All-Length Wood” (Bois To [...]

The Overcup Oak(Quercus lyrata),is a member of the Fagaceae family. Its natural range spans the eastern United States, limited to the north by the Appalachian Mountains, including states such as Alabama, Arkansas, North and South Carolina, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, [...]

As the grape harvest season is in full swing across many regions, take advantage of the weekend of September 17–18 to (re)discover the treasures of France’s rich wine heritage. To give you a glimpse of the many activities available on September 17 and 18, here is a non-exhaustive list of vineyard tours and cultural sites […]