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.
13 articles in the category: Oenology
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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 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 [...]
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Can a wine cellar be installed in an unheated room?
Published : 05/05/2025 | Categories : OenologyCan a wine cellar be installed in an unheated room? With the onset of cold weather, a question frequently arises: can a wine cellar be installed in a garage, utility room or other unheated [...]
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How to identify wine aromas during tasting?
Published : 03/12/2025 | Categories : OenologyHow to identify wine aromas during tasting? Recognizing wine aromas is one of the most fascinating steps in wine tasting. Whether floral, fruity or woody, these aromas tell the story of the [...]
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What is an ageing cellar?
Published : 09/30/2024 | 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. [...]
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Bottle vs Magnum: what impact on ageing?
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : OenologyWhen we buy wine, we don't often think of the magnum format. And yet, the advantages are twofold. In addition to the convenience of being able to serve a larger number of guests, the larger the [...]