Emeritus wines are evolved with softened edges and supple tannins, yet retain their youthful vibrancy. The aromatics are clean and airy and work harmoniously to create a wine that infuses a sense of well-being. Emeritus wine is aged entirely in French Oak barrels. French Oak has the tightest grain of any commercially available oak. Barrels with “loose” grain allow too much oxygen to permeate through the wine which might make it age prematurely. The French government owns and maintains the forests, and selects trees that are at least 150 years old for auction twice a year.