OAK SEGMENTS

WOOD: French Oak
SIZE: 7 x 47 x 47 mm
PACKAGING: 10 kg inclusive Infusion Bag
TOASTING: Light/Medium/Medium +/Heavy
TOASTING METHOD: Convection Oven
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE (WINE): Approx. 3 grams per liter
SUGGESTED MINIMUM CONTACT TIME (WINE): Min. 3 months
DELIVERY TIME: Approx . 20 working days

PRECISE FLAVOR CONTROL THROUGH DEFINED TOAST PROFILES
French Oak Segments provide a professional solution for enhancing wines, spirits, beers, and ciders with premium oak and toast-derived flavors. Thanks to their larger format compared to chips or beans, they are particularly suitable for medium-term maturation projects where controlled, gradual, and consistent flavor extraction is desired.

Our Segments are crafted from fine-grained French oak sourced from renowned forest regions in France. Before processing, the staves are naturally air-dried for a minimum of 24 months. This slow seasoning process promotes a balanced wood structure and creates the foundation for exceptional flavor development during toasting.

CONVECTION OVEN TOASTING FOR MAXIMUM CONSISTENCY
Unlike products toasted over open fire, these Oak Segments are toasted in modern convection ovens. This method allows precise control over temperature, duration, and toasting intensity.

The result is highly reproducible toast profiles with consistent quality from batch to batch. This makes these Segments particularly attractive for producers who require reliable flavor development and maximum process consistency.

Each toast level delivers a distinct flavor profile that can be precisely matched to the intended beverage style.

FOUR TOAST LEVELS FOR CUSTOM MATURATION PROGRAMS

LIGHT TOAST
Light Toast highlights the natural elegance of French oak. Delicate oak notes, subtle vanilla, and gentle spice support the fruit character of the beverage without overpowering it. Ideal for fresh white wines, lighter spirits, and beers with delicate aromatics.

MEDIUM TOAST
Medium Toast creates a balanced interaction between oak, fruit, and sweetness. Typical flavors include vanilla, light caramel, and refined spice notes. This versatile toast level is suitable for a broad range of wines, spirits, and beers.

MEDIUM + TOAST
The more intensive Medium+ Toast develops additional notes of toffee, roasted almonds, sweet spices, and light cocoa. It is frequently chosen for more complex maturation projects requiring greater structure and aromatic depth.

HEAVY TOAST
Heavy Toast produces intense roasted flavors with notes of dark caramel, coffee, cocoa, and toasted oak. This option is particularly well suited for full-bodied red wines, premium spirits, and robust barrel-aged beer styles.

DESIGNED FOR MEDIUM-TERM MATURATION
The size and format of Oak Segments enable slower extraction compared to chips or granulates. This results in exceptionally smooth and controlled integration of oak character.

During maturation, Segments contribute:

Increased complexity
Balanced tannin structure
Enhanced body and mouthfeel
Greater aromatic depth
Long-lasting oak and toast-derived flavors

They are ideal for maturation periods ranging from several weeks to multiple months.

FOR WINE, SPIRITS, BEER & CIDER
French Oak Segments can be used across a wide range of beverage applications, including:

Red and white wines
Premium spirits
Fruit brandies and specialty distillates
Craft beer and barrel-aged beer
Cider and fruit wines
Finishing and maturation projects

The different toast levels allow producers to precisely tailor flavor development to their specific product.

PREMIUM FRENCH OAK QUALITY
The combination of premium French oak, extended natural air-drying, and carefully controlled convection oven toasting ensures consistent product quality and highly reproducible flavor performance.

These Oak Segments are the ideal choice for professional producers seeking a premium oak alternative with maximum control over the maturation process.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please observe all applicable national and regional regulations regarding the use of oak alternatives in wine, beer, and spirits production. Compliance with all legal requirements remains the responsibility of 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.