Since 1825 the Demptos name has represented the finest hand crafted oak cooperage in Bordeaux, France. In 1982, the rising quality and promise of the Napa Valley caught the attention of Demptos Bordeaux and prompted the creation of the "Demptos Napa Cooperage".  Located in the heart of the Napa Valley, this cooperage works with the best French and Hungarian oak available, and has found a special niche with Missouri white oak. The American oak purchased by Demptos is carefully selected for the finest grain and aromatic profile and comes from an exclusive, designated forest in the Cuba, Missouri area.

With the benefits of a close working relationship with Demptos Bordeaux and the University of Bordeaux, Institute of Enology, as well as experience and extensive work on wood selection and maturation, Demptos Napa Cooperage utilizes a 24 or 36 months natural air drying process to assure the highest quality wood.  The staves are fire bent and toasted slowly over oak fires to develop the optimum aromatic and textural profiles for oak aging of wine and other products.  Demptos Napa Cooperage is committed to producing the finest quality barrels while striving to sustain its reputation for excellence and service throughout the world.