French Wine FAQ All wine answers here - Ask a question     • How many liters in a Bordeaux barrique / barrel ? Question submitted by John Fernandes Barrique is the word used in Bordeaux for barrel. Indeed, the volume varies from one region to another because of tradition and long local history of winemaking. In Bordeaux, a barrique contains 225 liters (60 US gallons). In Burgundy, it is 228 liters and is called a "piece" while in the Loire Valley it is 232 liters. Tonneau is another word used for barrel. In Bordeaux a "tonneau" contains 900 liters and means 4 barriques. • Also What are the dimensions of a Bordeaux barrel? • More wine FAQ • Submit your question here   Top 5 Wine Books Recommended book 1. French Wine 2. An Encyclopedia of the Wines and Domaines of France 3. How to pronounce wine names 4. Hachette Wine Guide 5. The New France:Guide to French Wine French Wine Eyewitness Companions by Robert Joseph Learn more Price: $13.00 Click here!   french wine regions | grape varieties | winemaking | classification in France | tasting | wine and food | wine and health | legendary wines | news | wine shop | french wine guide