Winemaker testimonials - BOSSUET barrels

“Jean-Louis Bossuet is recognized by other coopers of France as one of the best merandiers
(forest expert/stave maker).  Bossuet oak barrels are known for their elegance and beauty, enhancing the flavors and intensity of outstanding wines the world over. I use 100 percent Bossuet barrels on all the Pott wines and a large percentage with my clients. Why? I can't put it any more simply than quality!”

“Bossuet is one of the few coopers we would consider using 100% of on a wine. The barrels have a remarkable ability to integrate with the fruit in the short term while still showing well during long term aging.  Furthermore, the price to quality ratio with these barrels might be the best we have seen from any cooper.” 

"Don't Buy Bossuet Barrels unless you want 90+ scoring wines.”

"We have been buying Bossuet barrels for 10 years, and have not been disappointed, and by the way,
the price is excellent.”

“Bossuet barrels have been a part of our Cabernet and Merlot program since 1997. One of the things that amazes me about the Bossuet barrels is the complexity that they can recreate vintage after vintage. They continue to represent French oak and Michel-Schlumberger wines with class, distinction, and consistency.”

“I started using Bossuet barrels in 1994 and liked them right from the start.  They add balanced structure to my wines while respecting the fruit character.  The toasting is consistent and so is the tannin extraction into the wine.  Bossuet has always done very well in trials as well.  I recommend Bossuet for medium to highly structured Cabernet Sauvignon and highly structured Merlot.”

“Bossuet barrels compliment our wines with style and grace. I see consistent results
that few coopers are able to match. These barrels allow the fruit to express itself
while contributing balanced structure. ”

“We have used Jean-Louis Bossuet's fine barrels for over ten years for our estate grown Merlot, Cabernet and Bordeaux-style blended wines. They consistently elevate our vineyard's strong natural identity while adding suppleness to the wines' structure and extending palate length.
The wood quality has always been excellent and stave wood properly air-dried and we have
found the toasting to favor aromatic complexity and subtle elegance over simple overt toastiness. These are reliably among our favorite barrels each vintage and pricing has always
been extremely reasonable. ”