Aging
Per unit
XtraChêne XtraKits are barrel inserts made up of oak stick segments that renew the enological potential of neutral barrels.
In French oak, there are 3 convection toast levels available: Medium, Medium Plus and “Equilibre” (25% Light, 50% Medium, 25% Medium Plus), and 2 oak fire toasted types: Terroir and Quattro. In American oak, they are available in one Specific toast level.
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Origin
XtraChêne XtraKits are made from French oak (sessile oak and pedunculate oak – Quercus petraea and Quercus robur) and American oak (whiteoak – Quercus alba).
Seasoning
The French oak is naturally open air-seasoned for a minimum of two years and the American oak for a minimum of three years.
Toast levels
The following toast levels are available
French oak
- Convection : Light (L), Medium (M) and Medium plus (M+)
- Oak fire : Quattro and Terroir
American oak
Specific toast level through convection
Packaging
Individual food-grade polyethylene bags.
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Oak fire |
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Quattro, Terroir |
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Convection |
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Equilibre, Medium, Medium +, spécific |
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