Untoasted French and American oak,
Available in a wide range of sizes:
Used in particular at fermentation for its contribution to the structure, the mouth feel, the volume as well as for its action in color stabilization …
* : 'powder' size is not authorized in the EU for use in wine
Traditionally toasted French and American oak, available in 3 levels of evenly-toasted chips :
French oak :
American oak :
French oak chips, medium size, available in 4 unique and innovative recipes:
French oak blocks, available in 2 recipes :
Unique heating process, contributing significantly to the structure of your wine, bringing great complexity and revealing exceptional aromas which are integrated with subtlety and elegance!
AS DOUCEUR
Structuring effect :
sweetness, volume, roundness, mouth feel and length
Aromatic contribution :
overtones of vanilla and hints of gingerbread …
AS ÉQUILIBRE
Structuring effect :
silky tannins, length, volume
Aromatic contribution :
caramel and vanilla, hints of gingerbread and licorice…
AS FRAICHEUR
Structuring effect :
acidity, freshness, length, volume and vivacity
Aromatic contribution :
delicate vanilla and spice…
AS INTENSE
Structuring effect :
roundness, volume, sweetness, length…
Aromatic contribution :
heady aromas of gingerbread, spice, vanilla and cocoa …
French oak staves available in a single size – 960x47x7mm i.e. 0.103m² - in an innovative and unique medium intensity recipe : Arôstaves.
These staves are short and slim ensuring a rapid exchange between wood and wine whilst delivering an outstanding structuring effect (tannins, volume, length, mouth-feel…) and imparting a delicate aromatic complexity with overtones of vanilla, gingerbread, licorice…
Arôstaves