The original and foundational
range of  Tonnellerie Miquel

Versatility and Structure

As the original and foundational range of Tonnellerie Miquel, it rests on two essential principles: the barrel must remain at the service of the wine, and its signature must be consistent, vintage after vintage.

To achieve this, we work strictly with wood selected for its balance. Drying is natural, outdoors for approximately 24 months, far from any pollution.

The art of fire...
and water

Toasting is performed over an open fire, without a hood (chimney), for 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes. At Miquel, we follow a flexible protocol: The cooper’s nose is in command; it dictates the aromatic transitions to respect and the thresholds not to exceed.

Our approach also relies on a key element: Watering. Through precise and confidential moves, we use water to modulate the impact of the fire, preserve the wood’s texture, and sculpt the toast with finesse. This barrel plays on texture, richness, and palate structure.

An architect barrel, shaping the palate and giving rhythm to the wine.

Serie Miquel

available in 3 toasts:

MB – Mouillé Blanc (White wet)
MRL – Mouillé Rouge Léger (Light Red wet)
MR – Mouillé Rouge (Red wet)

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