Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Old barrel of French manufacture
This cylindrical container is made of chestnut.
This barrel has aged and blackened over time to the point of giving it a greyish color. This phenomenon is due to the oxidation of tannins.
The cooper used this wood to age his wine in barrels. He appreciated it for its natural properties. These allow to soften the tannins, develop new aromas, clarify the wine, give the opportunity to the wine to breathe.
All the circles: circle of head, circle «de bouge », circle small-collar, circle large-collar are from the time of the manufacture of the barrel. The same applies to rivets and nails. The plug is made of wood.
In our interiors, this old barrel can be transformed into a functional and aesthetic room and can serve as a coffee table, side table, sink stand...
Category
1960s French Campaign Vintage Chestnut Vases and Vessels