OAK CHIPS FRENCH OAK - TOASTING: LIGHT - HEAVY

WOOD: French Oak
SIZE: Approx. 2 x 10 x 20 mm
PACKAGING: 10 kg
TOASTING: Light/Medium/Medium +/Heavy
TOASTING METHOD: Convection Oven
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE (WINE): Approx. 2 grams per liter
SUGGESTED MINIMUM CONTACT TIME (WINE): up to 8 days
DELIVERY TIME: Approx . 20 working days

PRECISE FLAVOR CONTROL FOR WINE, SPIRITS & BEER
Toasted French oak chips allow producers to precisely tailor the influence of oak and toasting to their desired final product. Through controlled thermal treatment, the wood develops a wide range of flavors, from delicate vanilla and subtle spice notes to rich toasted and roasted characteristics.

Our oak chips are produced from premium French oak that has been naturally air-dried for an extended period. The wood is then toasted using carefully controlled processes to ensure consistent quality and highly reproducible flavor profiles.

These chips are ideal for enhancing wine, whisky, rum, brandy, beer, cider, and many other beverages where additional complexity, structure, and oak character are desired.

FOUR TOAST LEVELS FOR CUSTOM FLAVOR PROFILES
Depending on the desired flavor profile, four different toast levels are available:

LIGHT TOAST
Light Toast preserves much of the oak’s natural character while adding delicate notes of fresh oak, subtle vanilla, and gentle spice. Ideal for products where freshness, elegance, and restrained oak integration are the primary goals.

MEDIUM TOAST
Medium Toast is one of the most popular toast levels, creating a balanced relationship between fruit, oak, and toast-derived flavors. Typical characteristics include vanilla, caramel, light toasted notes, and a harmonious structure suitable for a wide range of applications.

MEDIUM + TOAST
The more intensive Medium + Toast develops pronounced notes of toffee, roasted nuts, and sweet spices while preserving the elegance and refinement of French oak. This toast level is particularly well suited for complex wines, premium spirits, and characterful beer styles.

HEAVY TOAST
Heavy Toast produces intense roasted aromas with notes of dark caramel, espresso, cocoa, and toasted oak. This toast level is preferred when a powerful oak influence and maximum aromatic depth are desired.

FRENCH OAK WITH REFINED STRUCTURE
French oak is valued worldwide for its elegant tannin structure and precise flavor contribution. Compared to many other oak species, it is often considered finer and more complex, making it ideal for premium maturation and finishing programs.

The combination of high-quality French oak and multiple toast levels allows producers to create highly customized flavor profiles.

FLEXIBLE APPLICATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE BEVERAGE CATEGORIES
Toasted French oak chips can be used in a wide variety of applications, including:

Wine production and wine maturation
Spirits
Craft beer and barrel-aged beer
Cider and fruit wines
Spirit finishing projects
Product development and flavor trials

Dosage rates and contact times can be adjusted to achieve precise control over oak influence and flavor intensity.

PREMIUM QUALITY FROM OAKBARRELS.SHOP
At OAKBARRELS.SHOP, we place great importance on sourcing premium raw materials and maintaining strict production standards. Our oak chips are manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure consistent quality and reliable performance for professional producers and ambitious craft manufacturers.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please comply with all applicable national regulations and product-specific requirements regarding the use of oak alternatives. Responsibility for legal and compliant application rests 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.