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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
French toasted oak chips
(Quercus Robur or Quercus Sessiliflora species)
The oak used is chosen by our experts and naturally seasoned in the open air during 24 months. According to the level of toasting, a huge aromatic array is revealed which goes from discrete notes of spices to more toasty notes along with sweet, vanilla flavors. As well as contributing discrete woody notes, Chips FR significantly reinforces the mouthfeel by working with the interactions between the microorganisms and the wood.
Chips FR may be used during ageing on white, red and rosé wines, and provide intense and complex oak notes to the wines. Chips FR may also be used during alcoholic and malolactic fermentations, on white red and rosés wines.
Fresh toast: Enhances the fruit profile of wines
Light toast: Vanilla cream, fresh almond, tea and sweet tobacco aromas – Light & fruity wines
Medium toast: Vanilla, caramel, sweet spices, cinnamon and almond – Intense & complex wines
Medium+ toast: Mocha, coffee, roasted almond and crème brûlée aromas – Powerful & structured wines
Dosage: 2-5 g/L
Blends of oak chips are recommended for more complexity
This product is allowed for a use in Organic and NOP according to the current regulations.
French Oak Chips for fermentation and ageing.
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