Objectives
Œnological objectives
Medium toasted Staves Expression add sweetness and aromatic persistence to your wine. The main objective is to bring notes of vanilla, caramel and crème brulée as well as sweetness and volume on the palate.
For what type of wine ?
Staves Expression fit perfectly with fresh wines with the ambition of ripening the fruit thanks to its vanilla notes.
These Staves harmonise the balance on the palate of wines lacking sweetness on the attack and body on the mid-palate. This œnological wood can be used on white, rosé and red wines.
Direction for use
When is the right time to apply ?
Application during AF ensures better integration with the wine, while adding sweetness and volume on the palate.
Application during ageing, after MLF, brings out the full aromatic complexity of this wood, with its vanilla and toasty notes, while preserving its impact on the palate.
How much to apply ?
The dosage of Stave Expression should be adapted according to the desired oenological objective. From 0.5 to 2 staves/hL for red wines and between 0.5 and 1 stave/hL for white and rosé wines.
What is the contact time for these staves ?
During fermentation : leave the blocks in the wine during the whole vinification, with an ageing period of 4 to 6 months.
During ageing : 6 to 8 months, depending on the organoleptic objective sought.
Aromatic notes
Crème brûlée
Vanilla
Caramel
Technical characteristics
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French oak naturally matured in oak yards over a period of 24 months
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Staves, 18 mm thick (90 x 5 x 1.8 cm)
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± 500 g
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1 box containing two bags of 10 staves
