The 'Savoir-Faire' of the coopers :

 Frome the initial preparation  of the oal to the completion of each barrel, ten skilled, experienced coopers will each in turn play their part, guided throughout by the same sense of perfection. Their skill brings each barrel to prefection via union of wood, fire and water.

Listening to client needs :

 The Tonnellerie Doreau is always attentive to clients' needs. For example, to assist wine-makers in their task, the Tonnellerie Doreau is avaible to offer advice and propose barrels whose type of oak and degree of toasting is suited to required. Developments and technical innovations in wine-making methods also call for barrels wich contribute to enriching the structure, complexity and harmony of wines.

Testing and tasting :

 Thierry Doreau and his team visit each client several times a year to monitor the progress of the wines and spirits which are ageing in the barrels made by the Tonnellerie Doreau. By closely following the development  of the wines and spirits on site, the Tonnellerie Doreau is able to ensure the barrels are prefectly suited to each client's needs and therefore guarantee complete customer satisfaction.

 The Tonnellerie Doreau combines the great traditions of craftsmanship with the needs of today's wine-makers and cellar masters.


The Tonnellerie Doreau quality approach:

 A 12-point quality charter underpins the Tonnellerie Doreau's services to its clients. All the stages involved in producing the barrels are rigorously controlled before certification - frpm supplying and seasoning the oak through to the completion of the finished product. Each barrel features the " Tonnellerie Doreau Charte Qualité" stamp of approval. in addition, the Tonnellerie Doreau offers a full after-sales service to its 'clientèle'.