NEW! Canadell Product Tech Sheets
- Sep 25, 2025
- 2 min read
With the 2025 vintage already underway in many cellars, attention now shifts to the tools that refine and shape the wines in progress. For winemakers looking to enhance fermentation or aging with precision and consistency, Canadell French Oak offers a legacy of craftsmanship combined with innovative adjunct products , now supported by a set of brand-new technical sheets designed to guide every step of the process.
A Legacy Rooted in Oak
The Canadell story stretches across four generations and over 80 years of dedication to French oak.
1939 – Lauriano Canadell fled Franco’s Spain for Southern France, beginning a new life in the firewood and charcoal trade before moving into oak for furniture and cooperage.
1970 – Jacques Jr. Canadell expanded forestry operations and built a second stave production site near Paris, firmly embedding the family as expert merrandiers (stave producers).
1999 – Frédéric Canadell brought new vision to the family business, founding the CANADELL enological line and steering the company toward innovation in cooperage and oak adjuncts.
Today, headquartered in Trie-sur-Baïse in Southwest France, Canadell operates with 100 employees across two production sites. Each step of the process, from forest to finished product, is handled in-house, with artisans applying a “savoir-faire” that can only come from decades of experience and a deep respect for oak as a noble material.
Vertically Integrated Craftsmanship
What sets Canadell apart is full vertical integration. From selecting forests to milling, seasoning, and toasting, every stage is managed with precision and care. This control ensures quality, consistency, and traceability, all qualities that winemakers depend on when working with oak adjuncts.
All products can be fire-toasted or convection-toasted, allowing winemakers to choose the profile that best fits their stylistic goals.
Product Offerings at a Glance
Canadell offers a versatile range of oak adjuncts designed for different cellar needs and winemaking approaches:
Tank Staves (flagship product)
Available in both fire and convection toasts, staves replicate barrel-like impact with distinct stylistic results:
Fire-toasted staves: complexity, length, and roundness on the palate.
Convection-toasted staves: subtlety, integration, and early approachability.
Chips
A practical option for quick oak integration, providing flexibility during fermentation and aging.
Dominos
Uniform pieces for precise surface-to-wine ratios, offering a controlled oak impact.
Bung & Head Inserts
Solutions to subtly adjust aromatic complexity and structure without committing to full-barrel aging.
Tech Sheets: A New Resource for Winemakers
To make selecting the right oak adjunct even easier, brand-new Canadell product tech sheets are now available. These resources break down specifications, toasts, and ideal use cases, giving winemakers the technical details they need to make confident decisions
Video Spotlight: Craft Meets Innovation
A closer look at Canadell’s process, history, and philosophy highlights why their adjuncts are trusted by top cooperages and wineries alike. From forest to toast, every detail reflects an uncompromising commitment to quality.
Why Winemakers Choose Canadell
Artisan tradition rooted in four generations of oak expertise.
Consistency from vertically integrated production.
Flexibility across formats and toast levels.
Innovation without compromising respect for tradition.
Explore Canadell Adjuncts for Your Cellar
With harvest upon us, the right tools make all the difference. Canadell French oak adjuncts offer winemakers precision, flexibility, and the artistry of true French oak.
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