At Tonnellerie Saury, every oak barrel tells a story. The story of L’Écrin is a quest for balance between material, time, and emotion.
Designed to accompany the most exacting wines, this exceptional oak barrel expresses the know-how of our coopers and our deep respect for both oak and wine.
Oak: a noble, masterfully controlled origin
It all begins in the high-forest stands of the Centre of France, where the finest sessile and pedunculate oaks grow slowly. These sustainably managed forests nurture extra-fine-grain oak—synonymous with aromatic precision and elegant structure. Every stave for L’Écrin is sourced from Premium selection, the result of meticulous sorting. The oak is air-seasoned for many months. Time becomes an ally, softening natural tannins and preparing the wood to reveal its most beautiful expression.
Controlled toastings that reveal the wine
All Saury toast profiles are available for L’Écrin and are tailored to highlight the wine’s subtle aromas according to the desired style. Our master coopers rigorously follow each specific toast to bring brightness to the wines.
Fire imposes nothing—it accompanies.
L’Écrin stands out for perfectly integrated oak, bringing roundness, volume, and elegance while respecting the wine’s character.
A precise, balanced sensory profile
• Respect for the fruit: oak supports without masking, preserving varietal purity.
• Elegant aromatic complexity from a light, even toasting.
• Roundness and suppleness on the palate, balancing structure and volume.
• Moderate tannin extraction for fine, integrated tannins.
his approach delivers a harmonious texture, perfectly fused oak, and a well-controlled aromatic length—worthy of the greatest cuvées.
Limited production
L’Écrin is deliberately produced in limited annual quantities to uphold the highest quality standards. Ultra-fine sanding, exceptional finishing, black hoops, and a glass bung attest to the extreme care devoted to every detail of L’Écrin barrels.
L’Écrin: the art of oak in service of great wines
With L’Écrin, Tonnellerie Saury presents an exceptional barrel born from a passion for oak and respect for wine. L’Écrin is intended for estates seeking a barrel of pure expression to accompany great wines in their pursuit of balance, elegance, and aromatic depth. It embodies the union of technical precision and the nobility of French oak—at the heart of Saury’s craftsmanship.
