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Wine and the Moon
In the Vineyards
4 MIN.

Wine and the Moon

Is there a connection between wine and the moon? Many winegrowers follow the lunar calendar to cultivate the vines and make wine.

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2023 Grape Harvest in France: A Vintage Year for French Wine?
In the Vineyards
9 MIN.

2023 Grape Harvest in France: A Vintage Year for French Wine?

What’s the outlook for the 2023 harvest in France’s vineyards? What can be expected of the 2023 vintage?

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The Role of a Sommelier: How Do they Choose Wines?
The Art of Tasting
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?
The Art of Tasting
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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How to Produce Wine: The Winemaking Process
In the Vineyards
10 MIN.

How to Produce Wine: The Winemaking Process

In oenology, it is important to know how wine is produced to fully understand and appreciate the subtleties of each wine you taste. This comprehensive winemaking guide explains each step of the production process in detail, from the vineyard to the bottle.

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What Is the Meaning Behind Wine Bottle Capsules?
The Art of Tasting
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
The Art of Tasting
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
The Art of Tasting
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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A Quick Guide to France’s Wine Regions and Vineyards
In the Vineyards
11 MIN.

A Quick Guide to France’s Wine Regions and Vineyards

France is made up of many beautiful wine routes. Follow this little guide to France’s wine regions and plan each step of your next wine tour.

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Corked Wine: A Definition and Practical Guide
The Art of Tasting
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
The Art of Tasting
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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A Guide to Wine Aromas and Perception in Oenology
The Art of Tasting
15 MIN.

A Guide to Wine Aromas and Perception in Oenology

Wine is a mysterious language. It would take a lifetime to discover all the subtle tastes, smells and secrets of wines around the world. The region, climate, grape varieties, vinification, ageing… All these factors determine the unique expression of wine aromas.

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