Stave Noblesse
Origin of the product
Our staves are produced with oak (Quercus petraea. L. and Quercus robur. L.). Laglasse participates to the PEFC program. The staves are in open air dried for a period of 24 months. During this aging period, the oak will release its strongest tannins and moisture. With this long maturation process the oak will be ready lend its finest phenolic components and aromas to the wine.
Description
- Length : 90 ± 1 cm (35’’)
- Width : 5 + 0,5 cm (1,96’’)
- Thickness : 2,2 ± 0,5 cm (0,86’’)
- SQF : 1,13
- Sq meter : 0,105
- Weight in grams : about 200
OEnologique objective
Our Laglasse Winemakers or enologist are at your disposal to provide you their advices and to share their experience with you in order to achieve the best results in accordance to your needs.We could propose a blend of different toasting levels to present a complete profile.
Tannins extraction close to a new barrel aging. Rich and structurant tannins, long and full mouth.
Utilisation
- For a long aging (5 - 12 months), or more on high phenolic components wines
- Unique use
- 1 - 2 staves per hectoliter
- One stave occupies the equivalent of 1 liter of wine
Profil aromatique
See aromatic profiles joint in the booklet.
Regulation and conservation
- Current regulations concerning the use of “oak wood pieces”
- To ensure that the products are kept at their best, they are conditioned as soon as they come out of the toasting process in a aluminium alimentary conditioning. Keep container tightly closed
in a cool place.
WOODSAMPLERS FOR TEST
One stick soaks in a volume of 1,5 liter. 25 % wood contact. The optimal result is obtained in a minimum of 20 days of soaking.