👉 Why do winemakers use French oak barrels?
Think of it like cooking with spices. 🌿🍷
French oak doesn’t change the main ingredient — the grapes — but it adds layers of flavor: vanilla, toast, a touch of spice.
It also softens the wine’s texture, making it smoother and rounder, just like slow cooking enhances a recipe. 👩🍳
So when you taste a wine aged in French oak, you’re tasting not just the grape, but the artistry of time and wood.
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