{"id":2578,"date":"2025-11-03T16:38:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grand-cru.fr\/storage-and-tasting-advice\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:36:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:36:33","slug":"storage-and-tasting-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grand-cru.fr\/en\/storage-and-tasting-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Storage and tasting advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2578\" class=\"elementor elementor-2578 elementor-1128\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be46082 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched animated-slow elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"be46082\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b9a18eb\" data-id=\"b9a18eb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b4dfaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b4dfaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wine Storage and Tasting<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f32d387 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hfe-breadcrumbs-widget\" data-id=\"f32d387\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ul class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs hfe-breadcrumbs-show-home\"><li class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-item hfe-breadcrumbs-first\"><span class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-home-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-home\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M280.37 148.26L96 300.11V464a16 16 0 0 0 16 16l112.06-.29a16 16 0 0 0 15.92-16V368a16 16 0 0 1 16-16h64a16 16 0 0 1 16 16v95.64a16 16 0 0 0 16 16.05L464 480a16 16 0 0 0 16-16V300L295.67 148.26a12.19 12.19 0 0 0-15.3 0zM571.6 251.47L488 182.56V44.05a12 12 0 0 0-12-12h-56a12 12 0 0 0-12 12v72.61L318.47 43a48 48 0 0 0-61 0L4.34 251.47a12 12 0 0 0-1.6 16.9l25.5 31A12 12 0 0 0 45.15 301l235.22-193.74a12.19 12.19 0 0 1 15.3 0L530.9 301a12 12 0 0 0 16.9-1.6l25.5-31a12 12 0 0 0-1.7-16.93z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grand-cru.fr\/en\/\"><span class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-text\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-edb36e4 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched animated-slow elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"edb36e4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-188b10e cup-section\" data-id=\"188b10e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-805178e elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"805178e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>grand-cru.fr<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c1a53e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c1a53e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wine storage and tasting: the elegance of the gesture<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49d5934 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49d5934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wine is a living work. To preserve its finesse and reveal all its complexity, it must be given optimal cellaring conditions and the tasting rituals must be respected. <\/p><h3>Store wine with care<\/h3><p><strong>The sommelier\u2019s golden rules<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Constant temperature<\/strong>: Between <em>10\u00b0C and 15\u00b0C<\/em>, without sudden fluctuations. A cellar that is too warm accelerates ageing; one that is too cold slows it down. <\/li><li><strong>Controlled humidity<\/strong>: Around <em>70%<\/em>. This prevents corks from drying out and protects labels. <\/li><li><strong>Complete darkness<\/strong>: Light alters tannins and aromas. Choose a dark space or a refrigerated wine cabinet. <\/li><li><strong>Horizontal position<\/strong>: The wine remains in contact with the cork, ensuring a tight seal.<\/li><li><strong>No vibrations<\/strong>: Movement disrupts maturation. Avoid areas near appliances or frequent foot traffic. <\/li><li><strong>Gentle ventilation<\/strong>: It prevents mould and stagnant odours.<\/li><li><strong>Keep away from strong odours<\/strong>: Wine can absorb surrounding smells. Keep it away from chemical or food products. <\/li><\/ul><h3>General ageing potential by wine type<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Light reds<\/strong>: <em>2 to 3 years<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Full-bodied reds<\/strong>: <em>5 to 15 years<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Dry whites<\/strong>: <em>1 to 3 years<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Off-dry or sweet whites<\/strong>: <em>5 to 10 years<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Champagnes and sparkling wines<\/strong>: <em>2 to 5 years<\/em>, depending on the vintage<\/li><\/ul><p>Once opened, a bottle will keep for <em>2 to 4 days<\/em> with an airtight stopper or a vacuum pump.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b2ba79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b2ba79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Taste with elegance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eda557a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eda557a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>The nose: getting to know the aromas<\/h3><ul><li>Do not rush in: let the wine open up for a few moments in the glass.<\/li><li>Swirl gently: this releases volatile aromas.<\/li><li>Smell in two stages: a first nose without swirling, then a second after aeration.<\/li><li>Look for aroma families: fruit, flowers, spices, wood, undergrowth\u2026 it is a sensory game.<\/li><\/ul><h3>The palate: balance above all<\/h3><ul><li>Take a small sip: let the wine coat the entire mouth.<\/li><li>Observe the sensations:<ul><li><em>The attack<\/em>: soft or lively?<\/li><li><em>Mid-palate<\/em>: fruity, tannic, full?<\/li><li><em>The finish<\/em>: long, fresh, persistent?<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Slurp if you wish: drawing a little air into the mouth can reveal hidden aromas.<\/li><\/ul><h3>The right glass, the right temperature<\/h3><ul><li>Suitable glass:<ul><li>Red: large and rounded<\/li><li>White: narrower to preserve freshness<\/li><li>Champagne: flute or tulip glass for the bubbles<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Ideal temperature:<ul><li>Light red: <em>14\u201316\u00b0C<\/em><\/li><li>Full-bodied red: <em>16\u201318\u00b0C<\/em><\/li><li>Dry white: <em>8\u201310\u00b0C<\/em><\/li><li>Off-dry white: <em>10\u201312\u00b0C<\/em><\/li><li>Champagne: <em>6\u20138\u00b0C<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3>Tips<\/h3><ul><li>Taste on a light stomach: neither too hungry nor too full.<\/li><li>Avoid strong perfumes: they interfere with the nose.<\/li><li>Write down your impressions: a tasting notebook helps refine your palate.<\/li><li>Try blind tasting: without the label, or covered with a sock, preconceptions fall away and surprises emerge.<\/li><\/ul><h3>The tasting order<\/h3><p><strong>Always from the lightest to the most powerful, from dry to sweet:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Dry whites<\/li><li>Ros\u00e9s<\/li><li>Light reds<\/li><li>Powerful reds<\/li><li>Off-dry whites<\/li><li>Sweet wines<\/li><li>Sparkling wines at the end or at the beginning, as you prefer<\/li><\/ol><p>From the lightest to the fullest-bodied, from dry to sweet, so as not to saturate the palate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wine Storage and Tasting Home grand-cru.fr Wine storage and tasting: the elegance of the gesture Wine is a living work. 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