Fraîcheur

Product description

Fraîcheur is a toasted wood blend developed specifically for white wines. Its combination of different toast levels makes it especially complex.

Rigorous selection of the raw materials, together with precise control of the toasting cycles, result in an unrivalled freshness of aroma.

Role in Color enhancement

Fraîcheur as very little effect on the color of white wines.

Characteristic aromas and flavors

If your wine is fruit-driven then using freshness will result in more complex, lifted aromas.

Effects on structural mouthfeel

When used during fermentation - increases palate sweetness

If used during maturation - results in a fuller body and mouthfeel.

Winemaking applications

• Increase aromatic freshness in white wine
• Creates a more complex, intense range of aromas

Timing and rates of use

Depending on the desired objective :

• Use wood chips during fermentation and occasionally during maturation, depending on desired outcome.
• Recommended contact time : 2 months minimum. Depending on wine characteristics, the dose should vary between 2g/l and 10g/l.