Check out the Francois Freres website for more information: www.francoisfreres.com/en
Beginners guide to ordering...consider these 3 things:
Wood seasoning options: 'standard' (av 2 years) or 3 years (time weathering ahead of manufacture). If this is your first time using FF, compare both. 3 year will be less textural (lower tannins) and possibly integrate sooner.
Grain selection and your aspirations. The tighter the grain, the more 'structural' will be the wine and palate extended. For maturation less than one year, or for obvious oak expression, we suggest comparing Medium Tight and Tight Grain. 'Medium' grain has a serious following with Kiwi Chardonnay producers.
Toast level to enhance aroma and palate. As you increase the toast level, expect nuances of lifted cherry to Black Doris fruit, dark chocolate and spice characters in reds, creaminess, nuttiness and baking spices in whites. Tannin level will also increase with toast level.
You will also see the 'XXV' and 'BB' barrels, which have unique profiles. For more detail, view their individual Product Descriptions.
Please call me for specific advice.
For help with ordering or to ask a question please phone Susan on 021 500 607 or email susan@classicoakproducts.co.nz