26 articles
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Continued international expansion of La Sommelière
Published : 11/07/2024 | Categories : Default , Food and Wine Pairings , News and Innovations , OenologyContinuing the International Development of La Sommelière: A New Milestone in Our Expansion!
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What is a grape variety?
Published : 08/23/2024 | Categories : OenologyThere are several species of grapevines, but only one, Vitis vinifera, is capable of producing grapes suitable for making quality wine. Just as there are several varieties of the apple species, there
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Wine aromas: Melon
Published : 08/08/2024 | 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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Which wine to choose for a Tomato and Feta Salad?
Published : 07/31/2024 | Categories : OenologyWhen temperatures rise and days grow longer, nothing is more refreshing than a tomato-feta salad. This simple yet flavorful dish is a perfect blend of freshness and lightness. However, to elevate this
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Which wines to drink in summer?
Published : 06/29/2024 | Categories : OenologySummer, with its longer days and relaxed atmosphere, inspires a desire for outdoor meals, picnics, and refreshing tastings. It’s also the time when we favor easy-to-drink, accessible wines without nec
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Wine flaws: cork taint
Published : 06/01/2024 | 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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What is an aroma?
Published : 04/24/2024 | Categories : OenologyAromas are molecular emanations produced by certain plants or animals. They are known as odors, effluvia and perfumes. These aromatic molecules belong to different chemical families: alcohols, [...]
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What is an ageing cellar?
Published : 08/08/2023 | Categories : OenologyWhat is an ageing cellar ? If you're not lucky enough to have a natural wine cellar, what can you do? The aging wine cellar is the solution for aging wine at home, without a natural cellar. [...]