Cask & Barrel Cognac Barrel Aged Chardonnay is the market leader in the “Spirits-Barrel Aged Wine” category. This premium Central Coast Chardonnay is aged in French Cognac Barrels to expand the depth of the Chardonnay’s complexity and elegance. The unique characters of the Cognac Barrel and the varietal Chardonnay bring about a “French Connection” that creates a truly unique wine.