OAK STAVES "SAVOUR" - TOASTING: LIGHT

WOOD: French Oak
SIZE: 9 x 50 x 915 mm
PACKAGING: 10 pieces
TOASTING: Light
TOASTING METHOD: Convection Oven
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE (WINE): 1 Unit combined with 1 toasted Unit per hectoliter
SUGGESTED MINIMUM CONTACT TIME (WINE): 4 Months
DELIVERY TIME: Approx . 20 working days

MORE FRESHNESS, STRUCTURE & NATURAL OAK CHARACTER
Savour Staves are among the most innovative oak alternative products for the professional maturation of wine, spirits, beer, and cider. They are specifically designed to introduce the natural characteristics of premium French oak while creating a balanced relationship between fresh oak character and toasted oak complexity.

Unlike heavily toasted oak alternatives, Savour Staves focus on preserving the original qualities of the wood. This approach delivers a refined and elegant flavor development that is particularly valued in premium maturation and finishing projects.

FINE-GRAIN FRENCH OAK FROM PREMIUM FORESTS
Our Savour Staves are crafted exclusively from fine-grained French oak sourced from carefully selected forest regions in France. Before production, the oak staves are naturally air-dried for a minimum of 24 months.

During this extended seasoning period, the wood develops its characteristic structure and a highly balanced aromatic potential. At the same time, undesirable wood compounds are naturally reduced, resulting in a refined and harmonious oak influence.

THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT TO TOASTED STAVES
The unique concept behind Savour Staves is their role as an aromatic balancing component within a maturation program.

We recommend combining one unit of Light Toast Savour Staves with one unit of conventionally toasted staves. This creates an ideal balance between the fresh oak character of lightly toasted wood and the complex roasted flavors of more heavily toasted products.

The result is a more nuanced flavor profile and greater flexibility when fine-tuning maturation and finishing programs.

NATURAL OAK CHARACTER INSTEAD OF DOMINANT TOASTED FLAVORS
Savour Staves emphasize the authentic characteristics of premium French oak, contributing:

- Refined oak and spice notes
- Elegant tannin structure
- Increased freshness and vibrancy
- Additional complexity
- Harmonious oak integration
- Improved balance between fruit and oak

This makes them particularly suitable for producers seeking precise control over oak influence. In premium beverages, they allow for a more sophisticated adjustment of oak and maturation character.

MANUFACTURED TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY STANDARDS
Savour Staves are produced under strictly controlled conditions and are backed by more than 30 years of expertise in professional oak alternative development.

The advanced production process ensures maximum food safety, consistent quality, and reliable sensory performance in every batch.

OAKBARRELS.SHOP – OAK ALTERNATIVES FOR ADVANCED MATURATION PROGRAMS
Savour Staves provide producers with a unique opportunity to refine and optimize their maturation strategies. The combination of premium French oak, extended natural air-drying, and targeted flavor management makes them a valuable tool for modern beverage production.

For producers seeking freshness, structure, and natural oak character in perfect balance, Savour Staves are an exceptional complement to traditional toasted oak products.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please comply with all applicable national and regional regulations regarding the use of oak alternatives. Responsibility for legal and compliant use remains with the user.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Our products are exclusively sold to businesses or traders as defined by § 14 of the German Civil Code. Consumers are expressly excluded from entering into any contract. Please note that actual barrels or casks may vary from the sample images shown. All prices are listed as net per unit, ex works, and are subject to availability.