Objectives
Œnological objectives
Chips US Médium are moderately toasted woods that bring intense toasty vanilla notes on the nose and length on the palate.
For what type of wine ?
Chips US Médium fit perfectly with under-ripe wines, with the aim of ripening the fruit and reducing the intensity of the vegetal component. An interesting wood to work with on thermo red wines or on fresh vintages in order to gain in sweetness and length.
Directions for use
When is the right time to apply ?
The chip format allows you to quickly extract the potential of the wood in the wine. Application at AF ensures better integration with the wine while adding volume on the palate. Application during maturation, after MLF, brings out the full aromatic complexity of the wood while preserving its impact on the palate.
How much to apply ?
The dosage of Chips US Medium should be adapted according to the level of ripeness of the grapes and the desired oenological objective. From 1 to 5 g/L for white, rosé and red wines.
What is the contact time for these chips ?
During fermentation : the time required for vinification. 7 to 10 days are needed to extract all the
potential of the wood (aromatic and palate contribution).
During ageing : a contact period of 1 to 3 months is recommended to ensure good integration
of the wood.
Aromatic notes
Caramel
Crème brûlée
Vanilla
Technical characteristics
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American oak naturally matured in oak yards over a period of 24 months
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Chips of 7 to 18 mm
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Bags of 12 kg containing 2 infusion nets of 6 kg
