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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

Son of Louis Charlois and Reine Blondelet, Claude, fifth generation, was born in Chaulgnes on 12 March 1748 during the reign of Louis XV. During this period, the life of the commune was still largely dominated by viticulture. As a matter of fact, more than 55% of the acts of civil status registered in 1748 […]

“Vineyard and cellar – 1910” is a series of articles that we present to you throughout the year 2020, month by month. The articles are taken from the 1910 “Wine Trade Directory” and describe the various works necessary for the grapes and wine production at the beginning of the 20th century.   September in the […]

Located in the South of Malaysia, island city-state of Singapour* is held up as a model of sustainable development. As a matter of fact, Singapour, nicknamed the “Garden City”, has adopted since its independence in 1965 an urbanization policy focused on green spaces. With more than 50% of its surface area covered by green spaces, […]

“Vineyard and cellar – 1910” is a series of articles that we present to you throughout the year 2020, month by month. The articles are taken from the 1910 “Wine Trade Directory” and describe the various works necessary for the grapes and wine production at the beginning of the 20th century.   August in the […]

Kermes oak (Quercus coccifera), also known as Garrigues (scrublands) oak, belongs to the Fagaceae family. Its Latin name comes from the cochineal Kermes vermilio which parasitizes the oak. This cochineal was before used to make a scarlet red dye.   Persistent foliage tree, Kermes oak usually takes the form of a buissonnant and suckering shrub […]

“Vineyard and cellar – 1910” is a series of articles that we present to you throughout the year 2020, month by month. The articles are taken from the 1910 “Wine Trade Directory” and describe the various works necessary for the grapes and wine production at the beginning of the 20th century.   August in the […]

In order to value raw material and in response to oenological practices*, we develop different ranges of oak products for oenology. Those products, made from stave quality oak not selected for barrels because of minor defects (wood fiber cut…), are a good organoleptic solution for ageing the wines intended to be consumed younger than wines […]

To make the most of oak as a raw material and in response to evolving oenological practices, we have developed a range of oak products for oenology. These products, crafted from oak of stave quality that is not selected for cooperage due to minor imperfections (such as small knots or grain irregularities), provide a precise […]