Boisé French oak barrel inserts are 100% solar energy toasted. They consist of a chain of 16 staves connected together with food grade plastic ties and attached to the barrel bung with an eyehook screw for an easy insertion and removal in and out of the barrel. Each insert delivers about 30% new oak contribution of a new 225L barrel. Boisé inserts, staves, and oak chips are distributed by G3 Enterprises in the United States.  Learn More

Designed to Create Specific Wine Profiles and Deliver Desired French Oak Impact MODESTO, Calif.  (January 26, 2021) – To assist in obtaining high-quality, consistent wine profiles while reducing aging time and extending the life of used barrels, Vivelys’ Boisé® is introducing two new staves and three inserts, all made from 100% French oak, to meet the demands of winemakers wanting more flexibility and control in crafting their wines.  In addition, all 100% of Boisé® products are PEFC certified. “We chose to transition to solar energy and invested in 300 solar panels,” said Karine Herrewyn, Managing Director of Vivelys.  She added, “We will continue to combine our environmental commitment with the excellence, precision and consistency of our products.  We are proud to be the first in the oak industry to have 100% of our staves and inserts now toasted by solar powered energy.” The two staves are cut from t

For more than two decades Boisé has been offering a comprehensive range of premium quality French oak chips and staves for tank use. Today, Boisé introduces a new barrel insert which is designed to deliver new oak characteristics in neutral barrels. Boisé’s inserts offer wineries extended oak impact for their used barrels at a fraction of the cost of a new barrel. Boisé, partnered with G3 Enterprises, is offering this product first to the U.S. market where cost savings are crucial to wineries.” “It’s up to 10 times cheaper than a premium quality barrel,” says Galina Seabrook, Oak Business Development Manager at G3 Enterprises, “extending the life of existing barrels and at the same time contributing precise, complex flavor profiles with all the compounds that a barrel can add to the wine.” These new Boisé oak inserts consist of a chain of 16 staves; each stave is 20 millimeters by 20 millimeters by 25 centim