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
Zen

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
Satine

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
Coralie

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
Ovo Couche

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
Stoneware Bottles

Useful Documents

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catalogue