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Manufacture tonnelière La Grange

13 February 2026
1 min.

Nestled in the heart of the prestigious Nivernais high forests, home to bicentennial oaks, Atelier La Grange practices the art of cooperage. A tribute to oak and to ancestral craftsmanship, La Grange barrels are masterworks crafted by skilled coopers. Made from finely grained oak staves, shaped and hooped by hand, each barrel is a bespoke “tailor-made” case, ready to elevate the wines of the finest terroirs. The patience and time devoted by the artisan represent a true investment in quality, transmitting a mark of excellence to the prestigious La Grange barrel collection. The Atelier holds the “Entreprise du patrimoine vivant” (Living Heritage Company) label.

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