QUERSESSIL (QS) - French oak

TOASTED « forte » - CHIPS BETWEEN 10 & 30 mm

Source
Heart of Oak
Mainly Quercus sessil
Origin
Allier, Alsace, South-West
Designation
QUERSESSIL Toasted « forte »
Specificity
Heated product
Medium to medium high toast level
Presentation
Chips (C = Chips)
Humidity
2 to 3 %
Particle size
Chips between 10 to 30 mm
Flavor Components
Vanilla, spices, dried fruits, roasted
Other properties
Added sweetness but lesser effect than with Premium chips

BENEFITS and USAGES

1 - Usages in alcoholic fermentation or malolactic fermentation

White grapes
dosage rate: 1 to 3
Chardonnay
Red grapes
dosage rate: 2 to 5
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah…
Benefits
  • Increased aromatic intensity: strengthening of varietal aromas (towards mature flavors of jam and dried fruits), improved aroma range (vanilla, roasted, sometimes chocolate and milky aromas)
  • Improved wine taste: longer finish, increased roundness, and for red wines: more structure (tannins), increased persistent finish
  • Stabilization of the color

2 - Usages in wines

White wines
dosage rate: 1 to 5
Red wines
dosage rate: 1 to 5
Benefits
  • Increased wine complexity for the nose and mouth, increased roundness.
  • Aroma effect: vanilla wine roasted flavors.
    Note: The added aroma is often more present for the palate than the nose ; it is interesting to combine this product with some PREMIUM
Packaging
10 or 15 kg Infusion bags: Polyester - food quality
Package
Food quality composite air tight bag
Sealed
Heat seal
Preservation
One year in their original packaging tightly closed and stored in a dry place
Analysis Report
Non-toxicity analysis report available on request : pentachlorophenol, benzopyrene
Safety Report
Available upon request