Laffort Nobile Barrel Refresh

Nobile Barrel Refresh extends the life of your barrels with the addition of 20 to 100% new oak, depending on the choice of inserts.

• Extend the life of oak barrels.
• Add 20 to 100% new oak, depending on the choice of Barrel Refresh inserts.
• Innovative attachment system for ultra-easy implementation.
• Maximises the beneficial oxygen from barrels.
• Barrel preservation.

Refresh 7mm

French oak, light homogeneous toast.
Freshness, fruit and structure.
14 mini staves. 25% new barrel impact.

Intense 7mm

French oak, heavy homogeneous toast.
Volume, roasted coffee and chocolate.
14 mini staves. 25% new barrel impact.

Revelation 7mm

One Nobile Barrel Refresh per barrel = approx. 20% New Oak equivalent. Innovative attachment system for ultra-easy implementation. Maximizes the beneficial oxygen from barrels. Gradient toasting produces aromatic expression and profile similar to barrel stave toasting. Structure & aromatic complexity.

Size: 7 connected pairs of ministaves (320 x 23 x 7 mm each)

Weight: ± 800 g

Surface area: 0.273 m²

Sensation 7mm

One Nobile Barrel Refresh per barrel = approx. 20% New Oak equivalent. Innovative attachment system for ultra-easy implementation. Maximizes the beneficial oxygen from barrels. Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Sweetness, vanilla & toasted.

Size: 7 connected pairs of ministaves (320 x 23 x 7 mm each)

Weight: ± 800 g

Surface area: 0.273 m²

American Revelation 7mm

American oak, medium gradient toast.
Sweetness, spice bread and lactones.
14 mini staves. 25% new barrel impact.

Dulce 12mm

One Nobile Barrel Refresh per barrel = approx. 20% New Oak equivalent. Innovative attachment system for ultra-easy implementation. Maximizes the beneficial oxygen from barrels. Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Roundness & sweetness. Dulce de leche & caramel.

Size: 12 connected units (320 x 22 x 12mm each)

Weight: ± 1500 g

Surface area: 0.401 m²

Elite 12mm

One Nobile Barrel Refresh per barrel = approx. 20% New Oak equivalent. Innovative attachment system for ultra-easy implementation. Maximizes the beneficial oxygen from barrels. Gradient toasting produces aromatic expression and profile similar to barrel stave toasting. Toasted nuances. Volume. Similar to traditional barrel aging.

Size: 12 connected units (320 x 22 x 12mm each)

Weight: ± 1500 g

Surface area: 0.401 m²

Xbase 18mm

One Nobile Barrel Refresh per barrel = approx. 20% New Oak equivalent. Innovative attachment system for ultra-easy implementation. Maximizes the beneficial oxygen from barrels. Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Intensity and palate weight. Fruity, without overt oak characters.

Size: 12 connected units (300 x 25 x 18 mm each)

Weight: ± 1500 g

Surface area: 0.401 m²

Xtreme 18mm

One Nobile Barrel Refresh per barrel = approx. 20% New Oak equivalent. Innovative attachment system for ultra-easy implementation. Maximizes the beneficial oxygen from barrels. Homogenous toasting produces complex aromatic expression. Expression of ripe fruit. Sweetness with mocha notes and roasted coffee.

Size: 12 connected units (300 x 25 x 18 mm each)

Weight: ± 1500 g

Surface area: 0.401 m²

Divine 18mm

One Nobile Barrel Refresh per barrel = approx. 20% New Oak equivalent. Innovative attachment system for ultra-easy implementation. Maximizes the beneficial oxygen from barrels. Gradient toasting produces aromatic expression and profile similar to barrel stave toasting. Toasted nuances. Volume. Similar to traditional barrel aging.

Size: 12 connected units (320 x 22 x 12mm each)

Weight: ± 1500 g

Surface area: 0.401 m²

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

Insert 1 to 3 Barrel Refresh through the bung hole per barrel according to the age of the barrel and the intensity of oak desired.

Contact Time

Ageing time of 4 to 8 months depending on the Barrel Refresh and wine characteristics.
Contact time is defined by tasting throughout ageing.

Dimensions

Size & Weight:
• 7 mm: 7 x 2 (320 x 23 x 7 mm) / ± 450 g.
• 18 mm: 12 (300 x 28 x 18 mm) / ± 1000 g.

Surface area:
• 7 mm: ± 0.300 m2.
• 18 mm: ± 0.300 m².

1 Barrel Refresh = ±15% of new oak (depending on the Barrel Refresh type).

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: 10 units boxes.
• 18 mm: 5 units boxes.

PE 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.