Arôbois Oak Blocks 47
Arôbois has developed a range of oak blocks, “Blocks 47” produced from the highest quality French oak. The wood is of cooperage grade, with natural seasoning and maturation carried out in the open air for a period exceeding four years. Available in Balance and Intense.
Key Features
- Intense: sweetness, mouth-feel, roundness with marked notes of almonds, licorice and cocoa
- Balance (Equilibre): mellow and silky tannins, with caramel tones and subtle hints of gingerbread and licorice
Size: 18 kg Infusion Bag (Delivered in three – 6 kg infusion bags)
Typical Dose Rates: The recommended dosage is the same as Arôbois oak chips should be adapted to the wine, the grape variety and the desired effects.
- White wines: 5 – 20 lbs per 1,000/gal
- Red wines: 10- 45 lbs per 1,000/gal
Blocks 47 Contact and Harmonization Time: 2 to 3 months contact time is normally sufficient to allow an optimal extraction of the blocks. To ensure a harmonious integration of the wood, we recommend a harmonization period, after the extraction of the blocks, a similar period: 2 to 3 months.
