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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.
31 articles in the category: Oenology
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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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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 [...]
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How does terroir influence the taste of wine?
Published : 07/21/2025 | Categories : OenologyHow does terroir influence the taste of wine? It's a notion that's everywhere in the world of wine: terroir. A word both poetic and technical, at the heart of each bottle's identity. But what [...]
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10 mistakes to avoid when buying a wine cellar
Published : 07/07/2025 | Categories : Oenology10 mistakes to avoid when buying a wine cellar Buying a wine cellar is an excellent decision for preserving your bottles in the best possible conditions. But with so many different models to [...]
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Why are some wines sparkling?
Published : 06/16/2025 | Categories : OenologyWhy are some wines effervescent? Sparkling wine bubbles fascinate, enchant and accompany festive moments. But where do they come from? Why does a sparkling wine sparkle while a still wine [...]
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Why doesn't my wine cellar stay at the desired temperature?
Published : 06/02/2025 | Categories : OenologyTemperature fluctuations: why doesn't my wine cellar stay at the desired temperature? Does your wine cellar display a different temperature than the one you've programmed? Does it seem to [...]