Bâtonnage

French term for the process of stirring the lees within an aging vessel. The process reintroduces proteins from spent yeast cells into suspension within the wine. These scavenge oxygen and also imbue it with savoriness and a creamy texture. Bâtonnage is used on both white and red wines.

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