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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.
33 articles in the category: Oenology
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How to store wine properly at home?
Published : 01/05/2026 | Categories : OenologyHow to store wine properly at home? Whether you're a connoisseur of fine wines or simply curious, storing wine at home always raises questions. Contrary to popular belief, it takes more than [...]
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How to store and serve champagne and sparkling wines?
Published : 12/08/2025 | Categories : OenologyHow to store and serve champagne and sparkling wines? The month of December is synonymous with festivities, bubbles and big tables. Champagne, crémant, prosecco and sparkling wines are a [...]
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Aging wine in oak barrels: why and how does it work?
Published : 11/24/2025 | Categories : OenologyAging wine in oak barrels: why and how does it work? The oak barrel is a powerful symbol in the world of wine. Behind this traditional image lies a complex and precise aging technique, which [...]
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Ageing wines: what makes them age so well?
Published : 10/06/2025 | Categories : OenologyWines for laying down: what makes them age so well? It's said that a great wine improves with age. But not all wines are made to be kept for 10, 15 or 20 years... Only vins de garde have the [...]
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The essential grape varieties to have in your wine cellar
Published : 09/29/2025 | Categories : OenologyThe essential varietals to have in your wine cellar It's not always easy to put together a wine cellar, and you can quickly run out of ideas... We like to find reassuring classics, surprise [...]
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The essential grape varieties to have in your wine cellar
Published : 09/29/2025 | Categories : OenologyThe essential varietals to have in your wine cellar It's not always easy to put together a wine cellar, and you can quickly run out of ideas... We like to find reassuring classics, surprise [...]
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Harvesting: how does it work and why is it important?
Published : 09/08/2025 | Categories : OenologyThe grape harvest: how does it happen and why is it important? A pivotal moment in the viticultural year, the harvest marks the end of the vine cycle... and the beginning of the wine cycle. [...]
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Essential accessories for your wine cellar
Published : 08/04/2025 | Categories : OenologyEssential wine cellar accessories A wine cellar, no matter how efficient, needs to be equipped with the right accessories to function optimally and preserve your bottles in the best possible [...]