Laffort Nobile Blocks – 5Kg

Use Nobile Blocks to reproduce the Nobile Staves profiles with short ageing. For wines with complex profiles.

Laffort Nobile Blocks 7mm Fresh

Profiles specific to the Nobile stave range with faster aging from smaller size. Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Freshness, fruit & structure.
Size: 50 x 50 x 7 mm.
Blocks per 5 kg Infusion Bag: 450
Surface Area per 5 kg Bag: 2.9 m2 or 31.0 ft2

Laffort Nobile Blocks 7mm Intense

Profiles specific to the Nobile stave range with faster aging from smaller size. Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Volume, roasted coffee & chocolate.
Size: 50 x 50 x 7 mm.
Blocks per 5 kg Infusion Bag: 450
Surface Area per 5 kg Bag: 2.9 m2 or 31.0 ft2

Laffort Nobile Blocks 7mm Sensation

Profiles specific to the Nobile stave range with faster aging from smaller size. Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Sweetness, vanilla & toasted.
Size: 50 x 50 x 7 mm.
Blocks per 5 kg Infusion Bag: 450
Surface Area per 5 kg Bag: 2.9 m2 or 31.0 ft2

Laffort Nobile Blocks 7mm Revelation

Profiles specific to the Nobile stave range with faster aging from smaller size. Gradient toasting produces aromatic expression and profile similar to barrel stave toasting. Structure & aromatic complexity.
Size: 50 x 50 x 7 mm.
Blocks per 5 kg Infusion Bag: 450
Surface Area per 5 kg Bag: 2.9 m2 or 31.0 ft2

Laffort Nobile Blocks 7mm American Revelation

Profiles specific to the Nobile stave range with faster aging from smaller size. Gradient toasting produces aromatic expression and profile similar to barrel stave toasting. Sweetness, gingerbread & lactone.
Size: 50 x 50 x 7 mm.
Blocks per 5 kg Infusion Bag: 450
Surface Area per 5 kg Bag: 2.9 m2 or 31.0 ft2

Laffort Nobile Blocks 12mm Dulce

Profiles specific to the Nobile stave range with faster aging from smaller size. Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Roundness & sweetness. Dulce de leche & caramel.
Size: 50 x 50 x 12 mm.
Blocks per 5 kg Infusion Bag: 300
Surface Area per 5 kg Bag: 2.2 m² or 23.9 ft²

Laffort Nobile Blocks 12mm Elite

Profiles specific to the Nobile stave range with faster aging from smaller size. Gradient toasting produces aromatic expression and profile similar to barrel stave toasting. Sweetness, gingerbread & lactone.
Size: 50 x 50 x 7 mm.
Blocks per 5 kg Infusion Bag: 450
Surface Area per 5 kg Bag: 2.9 m2 or 31.0 ft2

Laffort Nobile Blocks 18mm Divine

Profiles specific to the Nobile stave range with faster aging from smaller size. Gradient toasting produces aromatic expression and profile similar to barrel stave toasting. Gives texture. Extends the fruit to a complex finish (such as the elegance of Burgundian barrels).
Size: 60 x 60 x 18 mm.
Blocks per 5 kg Infusion Bag: 125
Surface Area per 5 kg Bag: 1.4 m2 or 15.5 ft2

Laffort Nobile Blocks 18mm Xbase

Profiles specific to the Nobile stave range with faster aging from smaller size. Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Intensity and palate weight. Fruity, without overt oak characters.
Size: 60 x 60 x 18 mm.
Blocks per 5 kg Infusion Bag: 125
Surface Area per 5 kg Bag: 1.4 m2 or 15.5 ft2

Laffort Nobile Blocks 18mm Xtreme

Profiles specific to the Nobile stave range with faster aging from smaller size. Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Expression of ripe fruit. Sweetness with mocha notes and roasted coffee.
Size: 60 x 60 x 18 mm.
Blocks per 5 kg Infusion Bag: 125
Surface Area per 5 kg Bag: 1.4 m2 or 15.5 ft2

Origin

French Oak (Quercus petraea, Quercus robur) and/or American Oak (Quercus alba). NOBILE® is committed to the PEFC program (Pan European Forest Certification) for promoting sustainable forest management and ensuring biodiversity.

Seasoning

Open air seasoned on site for a minimum of 24 months.

Dosage

White Wines

In fermentation: addition of 1 to 3 g/L of Blocks by direct immersion of NOBILE® infusion bags after racking.
Application on finished wines: addition of 1 to 3 g/L of Blocks by direct immersion of NOBILE® infusion bags into the tank.

Red Wines

Application on wines after racking: addition of 3 to 6 g/L of Blocks by direct immersion of NOBILE® infusion bags into the tank.

Contact time

In fermentation: during fermentation with an ageing time of 3 to 4 months.
Ageing: 3 to 4 months.
Contact time is defined by tasting throughout ageing.

Dimensions

Size:

• 7 mm: 50 x 50 x 7 mm.
• 12 mm: 25 x 100 x 12 mm.
• 18 mm: 50 x 50 x 18 mm.

Surface area: 2,6 m² for 5 kg.

Storage

Store in original sealed packages, in a cool dry place (5 to 25°C) in an odour-free environment.
Optimal date of use: 5 years.

Packaging

5 kg bag containing 1 infusion bag of 5 kg.
Aluminized PET packaging ensures optimum flavour protection

Safety, Quality & Regularity

NOBILE® range is subject to rigorous controls in order to meet quality, traceability and reproducibility requirements.
NOBILE® production site implements a HACCP approach.