Stoneware Jars

Stoneware is made from a silica-rich clay fired at high temperatures.

The clay extracted from natural quarries is mixed with source water, then filtered to obtain a very fine-grained clay. The containers are made by joining several layers of raw clay made with moulds.

Main qualities of our stoneware

Natural clay allowing direct contact with the wine.
Smooth inside, easy cleaning.
Reduced micro-oxygenation.
Resistant to chemical and thermal aggression.

Data sheet

Porosity less than 2.5%.
Baking temperature: 1280°C
Thermal conductivity: 1.3 Wm-1K-1
Pressure resistance: 3.8 bar
Average pore radius: 0.004 microns
Reduced micro-oxygenation
High thermal inertia
Recommanded for white-skinned and delicate, red-skinned grape varieties
Jars certified for food contact

Composition

SiO2 : 62,56% – Al2O3 : 18,29%
fe2O3 : 7,09% – TI02 : 0,02% – CaO : 0,28%
MgO : 0,80% – K2O : 2,22% – Na2O : 0,11%
Divers : 6.46%

Main qualities of the wine aged in stoneware

Uprightness, minerality, freshness, purity
Delicacy and lightness
Respect for the grape variety and the quality of the fruit
Authenticity of aroma

Zen (from 500 to 1200 liters)

Capacity	Height	Diameter	Opening	Weight
500 liters	148 cm	90 cm	50 cm	290 kg
1000 liters	175 cm	110 cm	50 cm	290 kg
1200 liters	192 cm	113 cm	50 cm	335 kg

Satine (from 200 to 700 liters)

Capacity	Height	Diameter	Opening	Weight
200 liters	83 cm	72 cm	38 cm	90 kg
700 liters	133 cm	98 cm	50 cm	220 kg

Coralie (from 320 to 1000 liters)

Capacity	Height	Diameter	Opening	Weight
320 liters	115 cm	90 cm	32 cm	130 kg
500 liters	132 cm	106 cm	50 cm	200 kg
1000 liters	150 cm	127 cm	50 cm	250 kg

Ovo Couche (from 115 to 300 liters)

Capacity	Height	Diameter	Opening	Weight
115 liters	55 cm	70 cm	5 cm	75 kg
230 liters	75 cm	105 cm	5 cm	95 kg
300 liters	85 cm	115 cm	5 cm	110 kg

Stoneware Bottles

Available in glossy white and matte black
Protection from light and temperature fluctuations

Capacity	Height	Diameter	Weight
75 cl	26.3 cm	8.3 cm	900 g

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