102 articles
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Bottle vs Magnum: what impact on ageing?
Published : 10/02/2018 | 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 [...]
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Serving wine at the right temperature
Published : 10/02/2018 | 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 and [...]
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La Sommelière at IFA Berlin on August 31, 2018
Published : 09/06/2018 | Categories : News and InnovationsLa Sommelière is pleased to be exhibiting again this year at the IFA in Berlin, from August 31st to September 5th.As Europe's leading manufacturer of wine cellars, Groupe Frio will be presenting [...]
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Wine of the world: Portugal, Alentejo
Published : 04/23/2018 | Categories : OenologyThe vast Alentejo region, which alone accounts for 10-15% of Portugal's wine production, has been gaining in importance over the last twenty years thanks to an improvement in the quality of its [...]
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How is vanilla flavouring in wine possible?
Published : 04/23/2018 | Categories : OenologyVanilla is one of the tertiary aromas, appearing when the wine is aged in new oak barrels. This note is the result of a subtle alliance between the wood fibers of certain oak varieties and the [...]
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Léa's wine selection
Published : 11/28/2013 | Categories : Food and Wine PairingsTo coincide with the Foire aux vins, from August 18 to October 15, La Sommelière brings you the wine selection of Nicolas caviste Léa Perret! Léa, voted France's best young caviste 2022, invites [...]