Tonnellerie Mercier

We are pleased to formally present New Zealand wineries the option to work with Pacific Rim Oenology and the barrels of artisan cooperage Tonnellerie Mercier in 2025.

An exceptionally even and gentle toasting process unique to Tonnellerie Mercier cooperage is at the heart of the “Dune” barrel. Applied to a specific “forest blend” of staves Dune is devised for the very finest wines where oak is a condiment to highlight your terroir elevating the expression of your wines aroma and palate while protecting its unique identity. Dune is a unique barrel selection with regard to forest and the singular universal toasting for fine and elegant red wines.

Facts

Barrel: Tonn. Mercier “Dune”

Characteristics: High intensity of fruit and identity of your terroir. Palate influence being length, tension and clear fruit focus complimentary to wines of great breed and elegance.

Varieties: Prestigious Pinot noir and elegant examples of aromatic and elegantly structured Syrah. For medium to long maturation in oak.

Pricing to port in New Zealand:
228L €1148
300L €1269
500L €1867

A white wine specific barrel devised to emphasise your terroir, with the tension, freshness and minerality that exemplifies the finest white wine fermented and matured in oak. In developing Mineral Tonnellerie Mercier undertook in depth research to identify the Berce forest as the very best source of oak for pure expression and mineral savour. The very deep limestone soils on which the Berce forest is located impart their own “Calcaire” signature to the oak. This unique character of the raw oak material is then respected with 24 months air seasoning and the use of very gentle convection toasting. The Mineral barrel is the culmination of seven years technical research to evolve a unique barrel selection with regard to forest and the singular universal toasting for fine white wine.

Facts

Barrel: Tonn. Mercier “Mineral”

Size: 228 L, 300 L, 500 L

Characteristics: Purity of fruit, minerality, palate tension, finesse and length.

Varieties: Prestigious Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc & Chenin Blanc. For medium to long maturation in oak.

Pricing to port in NZ:
228L €1148
300L €1269
500L €1867

Notes:

  • Order cut off 15 September 2024

  • Prices are €EURO inclusive of international freight.

  • Prices do not include domestic distribution or GST.