Mel Knox Barrel Broker

Representing the finest oak wine barrels

Francois Freres Hungary

In 1999 the Francois group purchased 50% of Trust International, an American company that started to make barrels and staves in Hungary after the fall of the Iron Curtain.

Since 1999 the Francois group has puts money and know-how into the company and the results are terrific. Why??

  1. The same species of oak found in France are found in Hungary.

  2. The Francois family does not have to re-invent the wheel when it helps others to make better barrels.

  3. Costs of production are lower in Hungary and the savings are passed on to you.

If I have any worries about this project it is that we will become too successful.