The Art Of Elevage Casks And The Taste Of Wine

Wines Aged In Oak The Shape And Size Of The Cask The Age Of The Cask How Casks Are Made Caring For Casks White Wines Red Wines

Australia and New Zealand : Chardonnay, Semillon

Bordeaux : Graves, Sauternes

Burgundy : Chablis, Cote d'Or, Chalonnais

California : Chardonnay, some Sauvignon Blanc, other whites on an experimental basis

Champagne : A few traditional makers use oak casks for fermentation and initial ageing

Germany : Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris

Italy : Chardonnay, Vin Santo

Rhone : Some white Hermitage

Spain : Traditional-style white Rioja spends several years in oak