OAK STAVES "SAVOUR" - TOASTING: MEDIUM/MEDIUM +

WOOD: French Oak
SIZE: 9 x 50 x 915 mm
PACKAGING: 40 pieces
TOASTING: Medium/Medium +
TOASTING METHOD: Convection Oven
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE (WINE): Min. 1 Unit per Hectoliter
SUGGESTED MINIMUM CONTACT TIME (WINE): 4 Months
DELIVERY TIME: Approx . 20 working days

PRECISION, ELEGANCE & AROMATIC BALANCE
Toasted Savour Staves have been specifically developed for producers who want to impart a refined, controlled oak influence to wines, spirits, beers, and ciders. Rather than maximizing intensity, the focus is on the precise development of elegance, sweetness, structure, and aromatic depth.

Their unique design enables a consistent and reproducible release of oak-derived compounds throughout the maturation process. Savour Staves are ideal for aging programs where balance, finesse, and sensory precision are the primary goals.

SELECTED FRENCH OAK WITH EXTENDED SEASONING
These premium staves are crafted from fine-grained French oak sourced from renowned forest regions of France. Before production, the oak is naturally air-dried for a minimum of 24 months.

This traditional seasoning process creates a balanced oak structure while encouraging the development of complex flavor precursors. At the same time, unwanted tannins are naturally reduced, resulting in a more elegant and harmonious oak influence during maturation.

REFINED SWEETNESS & BALANCED OAK CHARACTER
The toasting profile of Savour Staves has been carefully designed to highlight the natural elegance of French oak. Rather than producing dominant smoky or roasted notes, it delivers balanced and layered flavor profiles with exceptional sensory precision.

Typical characteristics include:

- Delicate vanilla notes
- Subtle caramel aromas
- Sweet baking spices
- Elegant oak spice
- Gentle toasted nuances
- Harmonious tannin structure

These attributes enhance the existing character of the beverage without overpowering it.

DESIGNED FOR HARMONIOUS & REPRODUCIBLE RESULTS
One of the key advantages of Savour Staves is their exceptional consistency. Controlled production methods ensure reliable flavor extraction from batch to batch, allowing producers to reproduce maturation results with confidence.

This makes Savour Staves a precise tool for managing:

- Sweetness and roundness
- Structure and mouthfeel
- Oak and toast character
- Aromatic complexity
- Overall sensory balance

FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION IN TANKS & AGING VESSELS
Savour Staves can be easily integrated into existing production systems. They are most commonly suspended inside tanks to ensure optimal liquid flow around the oak surface.

Alternatively, they can be mounted on tank walls or positioned at the bottom of vessels, providing flexibility for a wide range of maturation programs.

For premium beverages in particular, Savour Staves offer exceptional precision when fine-tuning oak character and flavor development.

QUALITY BACKED BY OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Production follows the highest food safety and quality standards. Every stage of manufacturing is supported by more than three decades of expertise in developing professional oak alternative products.

This experience is reflected in the superior craftsmanship, sensory reliability, and outstanding performance of Savour Staves.

OAKBARRELS.SHOP – OAK ALTERNATIVES FOR PREMIUM MATURATION PROJECTS
Toasted French Oak Savour Staves are the ideal choice for producers seeking elegance, balance, and precise control over maturation. The combination of premium French oak, extended air seasoning, and carefully controlled flavor development creates exceptional conditions for producing high-quality wines, spirits, beers, and ciders.

Whether used for wine aging, whisky finishing, rum maturation, craft beer programs, or cider production, Savour Staves deliver refined oak character with outstanding consistency and control.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please comply with all applicable national and regional regulations regarding the use of oak alternative products. 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.