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A Guide to Wine Aromas and Perception in Oenology

Wine is a mysterious language. It would take a lifetime to discover all the subtle tastes, smells and secrets of wines around the world. The region, climate, grape varieties, vinification, ageing… All these factors determine the unique expression of wine aromas.

How to Choose Wine to Accompany a Festive Meal?

Pairing the right food and wine is nothing short of a taste sensation. There’s something magic about serving the perfect wine to accompany a dish… Smiles light up the table with every bite of food and sip of wine, turning a festive meal into a truly celebratory and joyful event!

How to Use a Corkscrew

Grip, screw, pull, slide… Wine tools all require a precise series of motions. The slightest oversight or false move could ruin your tasting experience, which is why bottle openers need to be handled with care and savoir-faire.

How to Choose an Oenology Set

Rare corkscrews displayed in a jewellery box. Exceptional accessories showcased in a treasure chest. L’Atelier du Vin’s range of oenology sets perfectly illustrate our century-old know-how. Since 1926, we have been designing and manufacturing French wine tools with the utmost care, from the cellar to the table, until we achieve the perfect balance between reliability, […]

How To Preserve an Open Bottle of Wine or Champagne

What is the best way to preserve a bottle of wine or champagne after opening and tasting it? In this complete guide, L’Atelier du Vin provides an overview of our best practices. We will also present the best preservation accessories for wine, champagne and sparkling wine, to prolong your oenological experience until the very last drop.

A Guide to Oenology and Wine-Tasting Glasses

Of all the sommelier tools and oenological accessories, wine glasses hold a particularly special place. Indeed, the so-called “nectar of the gods” would never reach your palate without this crystalline cup, the sole vessel that can make the wine dance, reveal its true colours, and allow it to fully express itself.

How to serve wine

From the wine cellar to the table, serving wine is an art. Those familiar with the secrets of oenology know the subtle nuances of each step—from making the necessary preparations when taking the wine out of the wine cellar and opening the bottle correctly to decanting and aerating the wine if necessary, before serving it in real wine glasses.

Choosing 1 wine, 1 champagne and 1 wine gift to give for Valentine’s Day

Love is an art, just like sharing a nice bottle of wine or a delicious glass of champagne. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to get ready for February 14th and prepare an unforgettable date for your Valentine. Are you wondering which bottle of wine to serve at your romantic dinner or which champagne to choose to celebrate love? Are you looking for the perfect gift to treat your partner this Valentine’s Day?

How do you decant wine?

Decanting wine is a crucial stage in which a great vintage can be saved—or lost—in a matter of seconds. Any wine specialist, sommelier or oenology fan should be initiated into the art of decanting and aerating wines. This guide will help you learn how to decant a wine, from making preparations to pouring it into […]

What to look for when selecting the perfect corkscrew or wine opener ?

If you want to open a bottle of wine, the corkscrew is the only key to the kingdom. Different kinds of wine opening systems exist, from waiter’s corkscrews to cordless electric wine openers, endless worm corkscrews, lever-type systems and two-prong wine openers. You should consider a number of factors when choosing the perfect wine opener, […]

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