• Vinification Integrale
• Tonnellerie Baron
• Tonnellerie Demptos
• Seguin Moreau

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VINIFICATION INTEGRALE – BARREL FERMENTATION

An Australian First! The Robertson of Clare Wines MAX V has become the first wine in Australia to use the 'Vinification Integrale' system. Developed by Tonnellerie Baron this unique system allows crushed grapes to be inserted into the oak wine barrel for maceration and primary fermentation, along with the more common red winemaking barrel practices of malolactic fermentation and maturation. Full story Used by the vineyards of Bordeaux and beyond: France (Bordeaux): Smith - Haut Lafite, Quinault, Chateau La Ponte, Clos l'Eglise, Labegorce United States (Napa Valley & Oregon): Opus One, Solena Winery Australia (Clare Valley): Robertson of Clare Wines

TONNELLERIE DEMPTOS

Founded in 1825, Tonnellerie Demptos has forged its expertise over two hundred years, building on experience and new developments. The Demptos family have long been coopers from father to son, and have acquired a deep understanding of their trade from close contact with Bordeaux wine Chateaux. Full story

Used by the vineyards of Bordeaux and beyond:
France: Chateaux Latour, Chateaux Margaux,
Chateaux Mouton-Rothschild, Chateaux Haut-Brion
United States: Opus One, Robert Mondavi Winery, Simi Winery
South Africa: Kanonkop, Warwick, Jordan, Rupert & Rothschild
New Zealand: Cloudy Bay, Te Mata Estate, Villa Maria Estate
Australia: Robertson of Clare Wines, Grant Burge, Saddlers Creek,
Tatachilla, Tyrrells