Wines to build your cellar

To balance your collection, start with three questions. Which colors? Whites and reds for the starter and main course, sparkling wine for celebrations, a sweet wine for dessert. Which regions? Grapes change from one wine region to the next, and so do the pairings. Which styles? A crisp or rich white, a supple or age-worthy red.

Why Build a Wine Cellar?

Creating a wine cellar is above all about indulging yourself and ensuring you always have a fine bottle on hand for every occasion. Whether for an aperitif with friends, a family dinner, or a grand celebration, a well-thought-out cellar allows you to enjoy wines that evolve and refine over time.

Discover how to create a varied and balanced cellar, tailored to your tastes and moments of sharing.

Which Wines to Choose for a Pleasure Cellar?

The idea of a wine cellar for pleasure is to have a great variety to suit all desires and seasons. Here are the essential categories:

• Gourmet and evolving reds: wines that are accessible when young but gain finesse over time.
• Fresh and aromatic whites: perfect for an aperitif or light dishes.
• Festive bubbles: a good Champagne or Crémant to celebrate both small and grand moments.
• Sweet and luscious wines: ideal for pairing with dessert or foie gras.

Top Regions for a Varied Cellar

Bordeaux

Its red wines, made from Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon, are perfect for pairing with a fine cut of meat or a convivial meal.

Burgundy

Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, Burgundy offers wines of great finesse, ideal for refined tasting moments.

Rhône Valley

From fruity Côtes-du-Rhône to powerful Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this region offers warm wines that pair beautifully with spicy or saucy dishes.

Loire

From the crisp whites of Sancerre to the light reds of Chinon, the Loire is perfect for a diverse and accessible cellar.

Alsace

A mineral Riesling or an aromatic Gewurztraminer? Alsace brings freshness and originality to your cellar.

Champagne

Having a few bottles of Champagne or Crémant allows you to celebrate all great occasions with elegance.

Southwest and Languedoc

These regions are full of hidden gems: from the robust reds of Cahors to the sun-kissed wines of Languedoc, perfect for discovery lovers.

How to Properly Store Your Wines?

• Ideal temperature: between 10 and 14°C.
• Store bottles horizontally to preserve the cork.
• A cellar protected from light and vibrations for better preservation.
• Good wine rotation: drink wines at the right moment to enjoy them at their best.

Our Selection for a Pleasure Cellar

We have selected accessible, gourmet, and evolving wines, perfect to be enjoyed young or after a few years in the cellar.

Discover our collection and start building your ideal wine cellar today!

Conclusion: A Wine Cellar for All Moments of Pleasure

Having a wine cellar is, above all, about indulging yourself and sharing fine bottles with loved ones. By selecting a variety of wines suited to different occasions, you ensure you always have the perfect pairing for your meals and moments of conviviality.

Treat yourself and start building your wine cellar now!

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Red, Sweet White, Vin Jaune: Each Ages Its Own Way

Pomerol, an appellation for red wine only, relies overwhelmingly on Merlot. Its wines are described as ample, with no harshness, and able to age for many years in bottle. They must be aged until at least November 1 of the year after the harvest.

Sauternes, a white wine from the Bordeaux region, is made from grapes affected by noble rot and harvested by hand in several rounds, known as tries. It holds at least 45 grams of sugar per liter. It is a wine for very long aging, over several decades: golden when young, it turns amber with age.

Vin jaune takes a different path. In AOC Côtes du Jura, this Savagnin white stays in oak barrels without topping up, meaning nobody replaces the wine that evaporates, until December 15 of the sixth year after the harvest, including at least 60 months under a film of yeast.

It goes on sale no earlier than January 1 of the seventh year, in a bottle of about 62 cl (21 fl oz) reserved for it, the clavelin. The appellation says it can keep for 50 or even 100 years.

Tasting First, Young or Aged Wine, Delivery: Stocking Your Cellar

Should you taste a wine before buying several bottles for your wine cellar?

Before you give several spots in your wine cellar to the same wine, taste one bottle first to make sure you like its style. With an age-worthy wine bought young, that first bottle also shows you how it tastes young.

Should you buy an age-worthy wine young or already aged?

Bought young, an age-worthy wine matures in your own wine cellar, under conditions you know, and you can follow how it changes if you have several bottles. An older wine can be opened sooner, but its condition also depends on how it was stored before it reached you.

How long should wine rest after delivery?

Give a delivered wine a few days of rest in your wine cellar before you pull the cork, and a bit longer for an older wine. Shipping jostles the bottle and may expose it to heat or cold, so letting it settle at a steady temperature beats opening it the day it arrives.

Where can you buy wines to build your cellar direct from the winemaker?

You can buy wines to build your cellar direct from the producer on Avenue des Vins. Every wine’s page lists its grape varieties.

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