FIRE TOAST PROFILES

BARRELÉSQUE

COLLECTION

The Parallel Barrelésque Collection focus on 24-month, fine grain French oak presented in 4 unique fire toasted profiles corresponding to our world class barrel program.

RIVE GAUCHE

ELEVATED / VANILLIN / STRUCTURE

RIVE DROITE

SPICE / RICHNESS / POLISHED

CLASSIQUE

SAVORY / OPULENT / TIMELESS

LUMINEUSE

ELEGANT / CLEAN / FOCUSED

RIVE GAUCHE

ELEVATED / VANILLIN / STRUCTURED

Rive Gauche, our traditional Chateau-style toast, is the creation of esteemed founder and Master Cooper, José Maria Gonçalves. This toast is characterized by rapid, intense fire, which yields high oak tannins and high vanillin content. Crafted to enhance fruit flavors and deepen the complexity of Bordeaux varietals, Rive Gauche seamlessly blends the transformative power of flame and tradition.

  • 24 Months

  • Fine

  • No

  • High

  • 20 minutes

  • High

  • 3-12 months

  • Bordeaux Varietals

RIVE DROITE

SPICE / RICHNESS / POLISHED

Rive Droite fire toast yields moderate oak tannins and balanced oak flavors. This medium long toast has a sweet, round finish. Rive Droite integrates quickly with all red wine varietals, adding spice notes and polished velvety texture.

  • 24 Months

  • Fine

  • No

  • Medium Plus

  • 30 minutes

  • Medium High

  • 3-12 months

  • Bordeaux Varietals

CLASSIQUE

SAVORY / OPULENT / TIMELESS

Classique toast is a traditional Burgundian medium-high style which yields sweet mocha flavors with a silky polished finish. This savory profile will darken the complexity and enrich the mouthfeel. Our optional water immersion process softens tannins and adds roundness in the mid-pallet.

  • 24 Months

  • Fine

  • Yes

  • Heavy

  • 40 minutes

  • Medium

  • 3-12 months

  • Syrah, BDX Varietals, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

LUMINEUSE

ELEGANT / CLEAN / FOCUSED

Lumineuse is a long, low toast designed to caramelize sugars and break down tannins. Lumineuse begins with our water immersion process to soften impact and add roundness on the mid-palate. Originally designed for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this delicate toast enhances fruit focus with a soft delicate finish.

  • 24 Months

  • Fine

  • Yes

  • Low Long

  • 60 minutes

  • Low

  • 3-12 months

  • Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

CONVECTION TOAST PROFILES

CORE

COLLECTION

The Parallel Core Collection focuses on 24-month, fine grain French oak using precise time and temperature techniques to showcase 4 profiles integrating unique aromas, flavors and barrel like textures.

NEUTRAL

FRESH / CLEAN / STRUCTURED

LUMINESENCE

ELEVATED / PURE / DELICATE

MEDIUM

SWEET / ROUND / TEXTURED

MEDIUM+

RICH / SPICE / OPULENT

NON-COMBUSTION TOASTS

STONE

COLLECTION

The innovative minds at J.M. Gonçalves have developed a groundbreaking technology for toasting barrel replacements using non-combustion methods, which minimizes the impact of toast and smoke. This process combines the natural elements of water, volcanic and semi-precious stones, heated with electrical resistances to toast the wood. The result is a harmonious and consistent toast profile that naturally expresses organic qualities. This collection is specifically designed to enhance terroir, increase minerality, and impart subtle flavors and textures.

JADE

JAPAN / REFINED

BASALT

AZORES / EXPRESSION

OLIVINE

ICELAND / MINERALITY

Known for its healing properties, this semi-precious stone imparts pure fruit and earthy characters. It is designed to accentuate bright, focused aromas in delicate white and light red wines.

A dense volcanic stone from Iceland, Olivine provides balanced minerality and tension. It yields excellent results when the goal is to protect the fruit and highlight organic, natural expressions.

This volcanic rock from Pico Island in the Azores introduces a maritime touch with salinity and floral characters. It is crafted to enhance vivid fruit flavors and add complexity to the palate.