FCL-FRANCE
Our know-how
With a know-how for a century, FCL specializes in the essence of French oak of high quality. FCL barrels are derived from the best cured and dried from 24 to 36 months in the open air. The experience of its artisans Coopers, transmitted from generation to generation is an undeniabl
e asset the Cooperage offers a wide range of barrels manufactured from our staves. The supply of high quality beam from the best French forests: centre of France, Allier, Vosges, Jupilles, Tronçais. Throughout the year, buyers travel through the French forests in search of the finest Oaks that will be used for the manufacture of barrels for the production of wines and spirits. The shavings and staves come from the same staves (one hundred percent French oak) for optimal organoleptic quality, a harmonious and controlled tannic intake. The constant investment in the research and development of the heaters allows the range to evolve according to market expectations and consumption habits. FCL has known for many generations its Cooper know-how. The human aspect, authenticity and tradition have taken on an important part of its evolution. The family business has been observing for several years a steady increase in turnover thanks in particular to its export-oriented strategy. Barrel ageing is an essential step for optimizing the organoleptic quality of wines. The choice of wood and the adaptation of the practices of our cooperage contribute to the research of the refinement of a technique adapted to each type of wine: the choice of the raw material, the choice of the grain, the capacity, the heating, the finish…
QUALITY AND TRACEABILITY
The quality of the organization and the setting up of control systems make it possible to optimise the quality of our products and to meet the expectations of our customers. Traceability each lot of antler is identified by a code from its origin, from the forest from which the log is derived. This identification allows us to carry out increased traceability and recognition of all edges.