Laffort Nobile Staves

Thanks to slow, gradual extraction, Nobile® Staves give to wine character, complexity and aromatic expression comparable to barrel ageing.

Laffort Nobile Staves – Fresh 7mm

Optimal Aging Time 4 to 8 months.
910 mm x 50 mm x 7 mm / approx. 200g.
Stave surface area 0.104 m2 or 1.12 ft2.
Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Freshness, fruit & structure.
Price is per unit – sold in packages of 40 units.

Laffort Nobile Staves – Intense 7mm

Optimal Aging Time 4 to 8 months.
910 mm x 50 mm x 7 mm / approx. 200g.
Stave surface area 0.104 m2 or 1.12 ft2.
Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Volume, roasted coffee & chocolate.
Price is per unit – sold in packages of 40 units.

Laffort Nobile Staves – Sensation 7mm

Optimal Aging Time 4 to 8 months.
910 mm x 50 mm x 7 mm / approx. 200g.
Stave surface area 0.104 m2 or 1.12 ft2.
Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Sweet, vanilla & toasted.
Price is per unit – sold in packages of 40 units.

Laffort Nobile Staves – Revelation 7mm

Optimal Aging Time 4 to 8 months.
910 mm x 50 mm x 7 mm / approx. 200g.
Stave surface area 0.104 m2 or 1.12 ft2.
Gradient toasting produces aromatic expression and profile similar to barrel stave toasting. Sweetness, gingerbread & lactone.
Price is per unit – sold in packages of 40 units.

Laffort Nobile Staves – American Revelation 7mm

Optimal Aging Time 4 to 8 months.
910 mm x 50 mm x 7 mm / approx. 200g.
Stave surface area 0.104 m2 or 1.12 ft2.
Gradient toasting produces aromatic expression and profile similar to barrel stave toasting. Sweetness, gingerbread & lactone.
Price is per unit – sold in packages of 40 units.

Laffort Nobile Staves – Dulce 12mm

French oak, medium-long homogenous toast. Sweetness, caramel and dulce de leche.
2.06m², 910 x 100 x 7mm each
Price is per unit – sold in packages of 10 units.

Laffort Nobile Staves – Elite 12mm

Optimal Aging Time 4 to 8 months.
910 mm x 100 mm x 12 mm / approx. 600g.
Stave surface area 0.206 m2 or 2.22 ft2.
Gradient toasting produces aromatic expression and profile similar to barrel stave toasting. Toasted nuances. Volume. Similar to traditional barrel aging.
Price is per unit – sold in packages of 10 units.

Laffort Nobile Staves – Xbase 18mm

Optimal Aging Time 6 to 10 months.
910 mm x 60 mm x 18 mm / approx. 600g.
Stave surface area 0.144 m2 or 1.55 ft2.
Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Intensity and palate weight. Fruity, without overt oak characters.
Price is per unit – sold in packages of 10 units.

Laffort Nobile Staves – Xtreme 18mm

Optimal Aging Time 6 to 10 months.
910 mm x 60 mm x 18 mm / approx. 600g.
Stave surface area 0.144 m2 or 1.55 ft2.
Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Expression of ripe fruit. Sweetness with mocha notes and roasted coffee.
Price is per unit – sold in packages of 10 units.

Laffort Nobile Staves – Divine 18mm

Optimal Aging Time 6 to 10 months.
910 mm x 60 mm x 18 mm / approx. 600g.
Stave surface area 0.144 m2 or 1.55 ft2.
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).
Price is per unit – sold in packages of 10 units.

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

The dosage or quantity, depending on the alternative used, must be considered and will be based on the characteristics of the wine’s style.

White wines
In fermentation: incorporate 0,5 to 2 Staves/hL by direct immersion of the Staves in the tank

Red whines
At vatting or on wines after racking: add 2 to 4 Staves/hL by direct immersion of the Staves in the tank.

Contact Time

Fermentation: during fermentation with an ageing time of 4 to 6 months.

Ageing:

• 7 & 12 mm: 4 to 8 months depending on the alternative used and characteristics of the wine’s style goal.
• 18 mm: 6 to 10 months depending on the alternative used and characteristics of the wine’s style goal.

Contact time is defined by tasting throughout ageing.

Dimensions

Size & Weight

• 7 mm: 910 x 50 x 7 mm. / ± 200 g.
• 12 mm: 910 x 100 x 12 mm. / ± 600 g.
• 18 mm: 910 x 60 x 18 mm. / ± 600 g.

Surface area

• 7 mm: 0,104 m².
• 12 mm: 0,206 m².
• 18 mm: 0,144 m².

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

• 7 mm: 40 Staves pack.
• 12 mm & 18 mm: 10 Staves pack.

Aluminized PET packaging ensures optimum flavour protection.

Safety, Quality and Regularity

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