>>> Thin slabs of French oak
 
       
  Those thin slabs of French oak - off-cuts of cask wood - torrefied are cut to a rough size of :

- Thickness : 2 to 4 mm.
- In a rectangular shape of : about 5 to 12 mm.
 
  Principal object of these slabs :

They steep with wine to flavour where taste and colour of oak are needed.
 
  Advantage :

For users, results are more than conclusive because :
- 6 months with slabs may be the same result as 18 months without.
- More over, the replacement of the woods would not be so imperative compared to today : what a good thing for investments.
- This manufacturing process could be used for other liquids where ageing in oak wood could be necessary, just like : spirits (brandy, cognac, and so on), vinegar.
 
       
       
  >>> Stave
 
       
  These staves are roasted.

The major advantage is :
- Torrefaction makes it possible to enrich the boards by flavours.
- You may obtain after a few months of ageing, a wine or an alcohol which approach more the characteristics so much appreciated in the best fermented.

By mixing the conventional oak with the torrefied oak, you can obtain personalized results.
 
       
       
  The staves are stored outside free 12 to 24 months.

Various sizes and thicknesses are available according to the customer requirements.