Objectives
Œnological objectives
Chips US Medium + are highly toasted woods whose purpose is to give intense toasty notes of mocha and coffee with a strong aromatic persistence in the finish.
For what type of wine ?
Chips US Medium + fit perfectly with wines with low aromatic intensity, with the aim of adding complexity. An interesting wood to use in small doses on wines that lack length and aromatic persistence.
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 will ensure better integration with the wine while adding volume on the palate. Application during maturation, after MLF, will bring out the full aromatic complexity of the wood while preserving its impact on the palate.
How much to apply ?
The dosage of US Medium + Chips 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
Coffee
Mocha
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
