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OAK FOR OENOLOGY
Lamothe-Abiet has been studying the interactions between wood and wine for nearly 15 years. This experience has led to the Œnobois® range, developed with oenologists, wood engineers and flavorists, offering a large array of selections to reveal the character of your wines.
FAQ’S
How to use oak inside balls?
Easy and practical, the oak inside balls are a great solution to refresh and enhance oak profile of used barrels. Just insert the balls through the bung hole, and remove them once emptying the barrel, by turning upside down. It enhances oak profile, boosts your used barrel and also improves stirring.
White and rosé wines: 10 and 20 Oak Inside / hL
Red wines: 30 and 40 Oak Inside / hL
How long should I leave my oak alternative in contact with my wine?
All depend on the oak alternative (size, type), wine profile and if you use it during fermentation or aging. We recommend to 1) do bench trials in bottles 2) taste frequently your wine. Here our recommendation for aging:
- Oenobois and Oenoblend Oak Chips: 1-2 weeks during fermentation. 4-8 weeks during ageing
- Oak Inside Balls: 3-6 months during ageing
- Oenobois Blocks: 3-6 months during ageing
- Oenobois Staves: 8-12 months during ageing