Objectives
Œnological objectives
Granulars US Medium are medium toasted wood designed to bring intense toasty vanilla aromas and length on the palate.
For what type of wine ?
Granulars US Medium fit perfectly with under-ripe wines, in order to ripen the fruit and reduce vegetal intensity. An interesting wood to work with on thermo red wines or on fresh vintages in order to gain sweetness and length.
Direction for use
When is the right time to apply ?
The granular format allows you to extract the potential of the wood in the wine very quickly (3 to 5 days). It is an interesting format for alcoholic fermentation. Applying it during fermentation ensures that the fruit ripens while benefiting from the added sweetness and aromatic persistence on the palate.
How much to apply ?
The dosage of Granulars US Medium should be adapted according to the level of ripeness of the grapes and vintage. Between 1 and 4 g/L for white, rosé and red wines. Beyond 2 g/L, this wood could have an impact on the varietal aroma (toasted notes).
What is the contact time for these granulars ?
During fermentation : the time required for vinification. A period of 3 to 5 days is necessary to
extract the full potential of the wood (aromatic and contribution to the palate).
During ageing : an application is always possible during ageing. A contact time of 1 to 2
months is recommended to ensure proper integration into the wine.
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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Granulars from 3 to 8 mm
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1 bag of 12 kg made of PE lined with PET, also available in bags of 12 kg containing 2 x 6 kg nylon infusion nets.
