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How to Read a Wine Label?
The Art of Tasting
6 MIN.

How to Read a Wine Label?

Knowing how to read a wine label gives you a preview of the beverage before even opening the bottle. Ready to uncover what lies behind this precious information? Let’s explore the art of reading a wine label.

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The Art of Wine Tasting: A Sensory Journey to Refine Your Palate
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7 MIN.

The Art of Wine Tasting: A Sensory Journey to Refine Your Palate

Developing your wine palate is like learning a new language. Forget academic methods and strict codes!

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Why Do We Drink Champagne to Celebrate?
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9 MIN.

Why Do We Drink Champagne to Celebrate?

Why drink champagne to celebrate? Weddings, New Year’s Eve, promotions, reunions… this sparkling wine seems to have established itself as a festive reflex, a universal gesture to mark the moment. But this tradition, deeply rooted in our cultures, was not born by chance. Behind every raised flute lies a story, an emotion, a symbol. From […]

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Pairing wines with cheese: myth and reality
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6 MIN.

Pairing wines with cheese: myth and reality

Wine and cheese pairings form an essential part of French gastronomy. A wrong pairing is considered almost criminal, while a successful pairing paves the way to pure culinary pleasure and a host of compliments from your guests...

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Our complete guide to cleaning your wine decanter
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7 MIN.

Our complete guide to cleaning your wine decanter

Careful cleaning of your decanter not only ensures that you enjoy exquisite flavours, it also prolongs the life of your glassware. Keep reading to find out how to care for your wine decanter.

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The Role of a Sommelier: How Do they Choose Wines?
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7 MIN.

The Role of a Sommelier: How Do they Choose Wines?

What does a sommelier do? How do sommeliers choose wines? L’Atelier du Vin explains everything.

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What’s the difference between champagne and prosecco?
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8 MIN.

What’s the difference between champagne and prosecco?

Of all the sparkling white wines produced in the world, a French one and an Italian one are particularly popular. However, the two are often confused. So, what’s the difference between champagne and prosecco? Could you tell the two apart in a blind-tasting session? L’Atelier du Vin has all the answers!

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What Is the Meaning Behind Wine Bottle Capsules?
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5 MIN.

What Is the Meaning Behind Wine Bottle Capsules?

Wine bottle capsules spark wine lovers’ curiosity and contain valuable information for bottlers and customs officers. So what do the tiny markings on the top of the cap mean?

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How to Open a Bottle of Champagne in Style
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5 MIN.

How to Open a Bottle of Champagne in Style

Are you familiar with the art of opening a bottle of champagne with a sabre? Do you know how a cork opener works and how to use it? What are the must-have oenology accessories to enhance your tasting experience? Discover how to open a champagne bottle in style, using the right wine tools, in this short guide for champagne lovers.

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How to Organise a Wine Tasting Evening at Home
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5 MIN.

How to Organise a Wine Tasting Evening at Home

Do you friends love wine? Have you invited a group of connoisseurs over for an evening of wine tasting? Do you want to offer your oenophile guests a fun and delicious experience?

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Corked Wine: A Definition and Practical Guide
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6 MIN.

Corked Wine: A Definition and Practical Guide

What can you do about cork taint? This practical guide by L’Atelier du Vin, a French manufacturer of wine tools since 1926, takes a look at all your questions about corked wine, and its causes and consequences.

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An Array of Misconceptions About Wine
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6 MIN.

An Array of Misconceptions About Wine

Here is an array of the most common misconceptions about red, white, and rosé wine, as well as champagne.

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