Charter Oak, French Oak Recipe
Make Charter Oak, French Oak Recipe in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Wine Base
In a large fermentation vessel, pour in the Charter Oak wine. Make sure the vessel is sanitized to avoid contamination.
- 2
Add Water
Pour 500 ml of water into the fermentation vessel containing the wine. This will help dilute the concentration of the wine and prepare it for fermentation.
- 3
- 4
Add Yeast
Sprinkle 5 grams of yeast over the surface of the liquid. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes before stirring gently to incorporate the yeast into the mixture.
- 5
Prepare French Oak Chips
Soak 50 grams of French Oak chips in boiling water for 30 minutes. This will help to release the flavors and aromas from the oak.
Fermentation
- 6
Combine Oak Chips
After soaking, drain the French Oak chips and add them to the fermentation vessel. Stir gently to mix them with the wine mixture.
- 7
Seal the Vessel
Cover the fermentation vessel with an airlock or a clean cloth secured with a rubber band to allow gases to escape while preventing contaminants from entering.
- 8
Ferment
Place the vessel in a dark, cool area (around 20-25°C) for 1 to 2 weeks. Check daily for bubbles in the airlock, which indicates fermentation is active.
Bottling
- 9
Clarify the Wine
After fermentation is complete, siphon the wine off the sediment into clean bottles, leaving the sediment behind. This might take a few hours.
- 10
- 11
Aging
Store the bottled wine in a cool, dark place for at least 3 months to allow the flavors to develop and mature.