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Single Chauffe Standard Blend

Complexity and Body in Mouth

Product description

The Single Chauffe product line consists of a spectrum of toasted woods. These different toast levels blended together produce a special complexity in the Single Chauffe Standard Blend.

Role in Color enhancement

The Single Chauffe Standard Blend simultaneously enhances red wine color by protecting, then stabilizing anthocyanins.

When employed during fermentation or in early elevage, resulting color is more intense and more stable.

 

Characteristic aromas and flavors

In fruit-forward wines, aromatic expression is enriched by notes derived from toasting.

These range from spice to nuts, roasted nuts, vanilla, coffee through to light smoke which characterizes the heaviest toast.

Effects on structural mouthfeel

It is above all the structure in the mouth that is reinforced. One observes amplification of volume in both reds and whites.

 

Winemaking applications

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  • Augmentation of volume and structure
  • Enrichment of aromatic profil

Timing and rates of use

Depending on the desired objective :

  • During alcoholic fermentation, or between alcoholic and malolactic fermentations.
  • Occasional use for adjustments during post-malolactic elevage. According to the characteristics of the wine or must, doses vary from 0.25 g/l to 15 g/l.
  • In whites, additions are recommended during alcoholic fermentation only.