Wine Preservation Systems

Why Wine Needs to Be Preserved After Opening

Once uncorked, wine comes into contact with oxygen. This starts the oxidation process: aromas alter, freshness fades, and structure weakens.

Still wines (red, white, rosé) are especially sensitive. Aromas flatten, color may change, tannins lose clarity.
Sparkling wines, on the other hand, deteriorate primarily from pressure loss. As the gas escapes, the wine’s balance — its volume, liveliness, and mouthfeel — collapses.
In this case, it’s not so much oxidation but loss of effervescence that matters.

That’s why preservation must match the wine type:

• For still wines, an airtight stopper may suffice to slow oxidation.
  But a vacuum pump goes further: it removes oxygen from the bottle, minimizing exposure.
• For sparkling wines, a secure locking stopper is essential to preserve internal pressure.

To Preserve Wine Means to…

• Slow down deterioration by choosing the right tool for each wine
• Extend the tasting experience with precision and respect
• Avoid waste without sacrificing quality
• Honor the winemaker’s intent — even on the second pour

Far from being optional, wine preservation is part of the care we bring to the wine itself.

Our Wine Preservation Tools

At L’Atelier du Vin, wine preservation is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It adapts to the type of wine, usage, and occasion. We offer three complementary families of accessories, each crafted to suit your needs with elegance and precision.

Preservation Stoppers for Still Wines

Discreet, reusable, and elegant, these stoppers reseal an opened bottle in one simple gesture.
Their flexible ring ensures a reliable seal with no effort, and they fit most wine bottles — from weekday sips to grand crus.

Some models, like Le Trio or Les Bijoux, combine performance with aesthetic refinement.

Sparkling Wine Stoppers

Champagne, crémant, and sparkling wines retain their brilliance only if pressure is preserved.
Our sparkling wine stoppers feature a locking mechanism to prevent leaks and protect the effervescence.
Models like Gard’Bulles or Bubble Cork combine technical excellence, safety, and elegance.

Wine Preservation Pumps

These tools create a partial vacuum inside the bottle to slow oxidation.
Available in manual or electric versions, our Gard’Vin pumps are used with technical stoppers equipped with an On/Off vacuum indicator for visual confirmation.

They help preserve the wine’s aromas for several days without alteration.