Barrel Associates International

Barrel Associates International (BAI) is a wine barrel company based in Napa, California. Founded in 1990, BAI employs five people and generates approximately $2.5 million in annual revenue. The company specializes in distributing French and American oak wine barrels to clients worldwide. BAI is the exclusive North American distributor for Tonnellerie Dargaud et Jaegle (including Marcel Cadet) and Tonnellerie Vallaurine French oak barrels. In addition, BAI produces and sells its own line of American oak barrels globally. Dargaud & Jaegle barrels are known for their elegant construction and unique water-bending process, which infuses the wood with a subtle spiciness. Marcel Cadet barrels utilize 36-month seasoned wood and are crafted from tight-grained oak sourced from specific regions in France. Barrel Associates American oak barrels are developed using traditional and innovative bending and toasting techniques, enhancing the depth, complexity, and palate length of wines. Tonnellerie Vallaurine, a family-owned cooperage in the Rhône Valley, produces French oak barrels in the Burgundian or Bordeaux style, as well as 500L casks and demi-muids. What sets BAI apart is its commitment to offering a wide selection of high-quality barrels from renowned cooperages. The company's expertise in both French and American oak barrels allows winemakers to choose the perfect barrel style to complement their specific grape varietals and desired flavor profiles. For more information on Barrel Associates International and its products, please visit www.barrelassociates.com.