1992
A vision rooted in purpose
The story of Tonnellerie Miquel begins in 2008, marking the start of a new chapter in the life of its founder.
Drawing on a former life as a sommelier, Francis Miquel decided to trace the winemaking chain back to its source: wood. Going against the grain, he chose to apply the same sensory standards and technical precision of wine tasting to the craft of cooperage.
From this singular approach emerged
an independent, artisanal, and bold cooperage.
Since then, Tonnellerie Miquel has never stopped refining its profiles, perfecting its methods, and innovating without ever renouncing tradition.
A Journey in Motion
Our Range
Serie Miquel
Balance, Versatility & Control
This barrel comes from a rigorous blend of oak selected primarily from the finest French forests. The wood is naturally air-dried for approximately 24 months, away from any pollution, to preserve its equilibrium.
Designed as a “companion barrel,” this foundational model aims for harmony between roundness, suppleness, and structure. It adapts to the wine without ever dominating it, highlighting it subtly.
Designed as a “companion barrel,” this foundational model aims for harmony between roundness, suppleness, and structure. It adapts to the wine without ever dominating it, highlighting it subtly.
LA SELMER
Tension, Freshness & Precision
La Selmer—composed mainly of French oak from the finest available terroirs and complemented by oak selected in the Black Forest (Germany, Switzerland, and Austria)—is inspired by both artisanal standards and the world of music.
It is a deliberate nod to the unique vibration of Selmer guitars. The long, slow toast (approx. 3 hours), called the Selmer Toast, is performed using dynamic water It imparts great freshness, marked tension, and precise structure to the wine, all while respecting the elegance of the fruit.
It is a deliberate nod to the unique vibration of Selmer guitars. The long, slow toast (approx. 3 hours), called the Selmer Toast, is performed using dynamic water It imparts great freshness, marked tension, and precise structure to the wine, all while respecting the elegance of the fruit.
569
Natural Harmony & Freedom of Expression
Born from a holistic and committed approach, the 569 is the result of deep reflection on the relationship between oak, humanity, and wine. It embodies a search for accuracy, balance, and respect for living things.
The wood, dried for 24 months, follows a slow and sensitive process designed to adapt to the wine, not the other way around. This limited series favors intuitive winemaking, expressive terroirs, and sincere wines.
The name “569” quietly echoes a vintage Selmer guitar, a symbol of harmony and passion.
The wood, dried for 24 months, follows a slow and sensitive process designed to adapt to the wine, not the other way around. This limited series favors intuitive winemaking, expressive terroirs, and sincere wines.
The name “569” quietly echoes a vintage Selmer guitar, a symbol of harmony and passion.
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