The "oenology" section of our La Sommelière blog immerses you in the history of wine and the art of winemaking. Whether it’s red wine, rosé, or white wine, Bordeaux, Burgundy, or Alsace wine, Côtes du Rhône, Savoie, or Jura wine, we will tell you the life story of this alcohol inseparable from French gastronomy: wine, from vine to glass.
Here, we cover corking, grape varieties, vintages, châteaux, estates, and winemakers. We also decode, with you, some of the appellations and expressions commonly used in the world of sommeliers and wine merchants.
18 articles in the category: Oenology
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Galette des Rois: A Tradition Steeped in History, Beans, and Collectors
Published : 10/22/2024 | Categories : OenologyThe Galette des Rois, a tradition that dates back to Roman times, continues to delight food lovers every year. From the beginning of January, it takes over French tables and creates a moment of joy...
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Serving wine at the right temperature
Published : 10/09/2024 | Categories : OenologyWine is a product to be handled with care, especially when it comes to storage and serving temperature. Indeed, if you want to enjoy it at its true value, taking full advantage of its aromas [...]
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Wine aromas: Melon
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : OenologyThis very old grape variety, originally from Burgundy, has since left its region of origin for the Loire Valley, particularly the Nantes region. Melon is believed to be the result of a cross between G
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How to Read a Wine Label?
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : OenologyWhen choosing the wine you serve at the table, it’s common to base your decision on two or three criteria: price, region of origin, and/or appellation. But…
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How to choose the right wines for your wedding?
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : OenologyOrganizing a wedding can be a time-consuming task. The bride and groom find themselves in a situation where, within a given timeframe, they have to find a reception venue, flowers, a caterer, [...]
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What to serve for a wine-based aperitif?
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : OenologyAn aperitif is an alcoholic beverage served before the meal towhet the appetite. The name aperitif comes from the Latin "apertivus", a derivative of "aperire", meaning "to open". Aperitifs fall [...]
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Wine flaws: cork taint
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : OenologyCork taint is characterized by a musty, moldy, or damp cellar smell. Every wine enthusiast has encountered these unpleasant odors at some point, without necessarily associating them with a faulty cork
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10 tips for buying the right wine
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : Oenology1. Buy just one bottle If you're discovering a new wine, start by buying one bottle, and one bottle only. Indeed, before investing in a case of 6, go for the single bottle and taste it in the [...]