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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

“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.     June in […]

At the Heart of the Reactor This year, Pascale is celebrating a special anniversary… 30 years spent within the Charlois Group, during which she, now the Secretary General, has witnessed the transformation of the small family business into an international group under the leadership of Sylvain Charlois. These 30 years have forever marked both her [… [...]

The history of the Charlois group took root for over three and a half centuries in the Bertranges forest with the stave maker Jacques Charlois (? – 1688). Throughout his life, Jacques Charlois had at least 5 children with his first wife, Perrette, including Philibert (wood splitter and direct-line ancestor of Sylvain Charlois). Here is […]

The aromas of oak in wines – The series of aromas of oak in wines highlights the odorous molecules that oak gives to wines during ageing.   Wine ageing is a technically very delicate step. The work of the oenologist and the cooper must be precise in order to enhance the profile of the wine. […]

Passion, full stop! At 48 years old, Cyrille Royer has a resume as long as his arm—a resume of a cooper. A profession, or rather a passion, that is deeply ingrained in his skin and soul. It’s a passion that was passed down to him, and one that he, in turn, passes on. A man […]

“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.     May in […]

Pyrenean oak (Quercus pyrenaica) belongs to the Fagaceae family. This oak is also known as Tauzin oak, Gascon name of the species.   Decidious tree, Pyrenean oak high is between 15 and 20 meters. Its trunk is often short and twisted and its young shoots are whitish to pink. Its leaves, which can be up […]

Oak aromas in wines – The series of oak aromas in wines highlights the odorous molecules that oak gives to wines during ageing.   Oak, by its natural properties, will bring a large number of compounds to wines. Before its aging, the wine already has aromas linked to its grape variety, its terroir but also […]

The cosmetics brand La Chênaie is committed to reducing its environmental footprint with a particular focus on short supply circuits.   Since the first line La Chênaie was launched in 2016, cardboard used for cosmetic packaging is from sustainably managed forests and FSC-certified. Carboard sheaths supplier is based in Couches, in Saône-et-Loire (r [...]