WINE PRESERVATION
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Rosé
Rosé
Rosé wine is served at the same temperature as white wines. It should be noted that these
wines may include a certain amount of tannin and may therefore be preferable at higher
temperatures. Therefore, they are served between 50°F and 54°F [+10°C and +12°C], if young
and fresh, and between 54°F and 57°F [+12°C and +14°C] if robust and mature.
New wines (Vin Nouveau)
New wines (Vin Nouveau)
Due to the special processing they undergo, new vintage wines contain a low tannin content
and are therefore more enjoyable if served between 54°F and 57°F [+12°C and +14°C].
Red wines
Red wines
Since they contain more tannin and are less acidic, red wines are normally served at higher
temperatures.
Younger wines with less tannin are normally served between 57°F and 61°F [+14°C and +16°C],
while more full- bodied ones that are more tannic may be served at up to 64°F [+18°C]. Some
wines that have aged for years in the bottle, still full-bodies and tannic, may be served at 64°F
[+18°C] or even 68°F [+20°C].
Young red wines with little tannin and slightly structured may be enjoyable at lower
temperatures, between 54°F and 57°F [+12°C and +14°C].
Sparkling wines
Sparkling wines
It is difficult to provide instructions to cover the wide variety of sparkling wines available.
As a general rule, sweeter and more aromatic sparkling wines should be served at lower
temperatures, down to 46°F [+8°C], whereas more tannic sparkling wines may be served at
higher temperatures, up to 57°F [+14°C].
Dry sparkling wines are usually served between 46°F and 50°F [+8°C and +10°C].
“Classic” sparkling wines are normally served at these temperatures, which may be as high as
54°F [+12°C] for sparkling wines that have been aged for some time.
It is however advisable, especially for finer wines, to follow the suggestions and
recommendations of the winemaker on the bottle.
Liqueur and straw wines
Liqueur and straw wines
These types of wines can be served at temperatures between 61°F and 64°F [+16°C and +18°C],
depending on personal tastes, to attenuate the sweet taste of straw wines, it can also be served
at 50°F [+10°C].
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