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Puncheons
Larger oak barrels, usually 135 gallons.
Punt
The indentation in the bottom of some wine bottles.
Barriques hold 225 litres, hogsheads 300 litres and puncheons 500 litres. French oak is usually more subtle in its impact than American oak. Oak chips are sometimes used to add character to cheaper wines.
Cask: Any wooden container used for wine aging or storage. The term includes barrels, puncheons, butts, pipes, etc.
 See also: Complex, Acid, Character, Crushing, Long
  
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