How should you store wine?
Le vin est un produit extrêmement sensible. Pour qu’un vin soit de qualité lors du service, il faut lui apporter une attention toute particulière, et ce, tout au long de…
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How do you start your first wine cellar?
Today, we are going to give you the answers to an all essential question: How do you start your first…
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Aeration
Whether a wine lover or not, like most people you probably know that it is important to let wine breathe.…
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Wine Service Temperatures
There are three crucial aspects to obtaining the maximum enjoyment from tasting a wine: the quality of your glassware, aeration…
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Classification of Bordeaux Wines
The term “Grand Cru” is often bandied about to refer to fine wine in general, but not just any wine…
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Classification of Burgundy Wines
Burgundy is one of the best known wine regions in the world. It is an iconic and extremely diverse region…
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Beaujolais
Situated to the south of Burgundy is the much-loved French wine region of Beaujolais, the land of Gamay.Beaujolais has a…
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Exploring wine regions around the world, South African wine country and wines
In this new article, we invite you to take a 9000-kilometre trip with us to explore South Africa and its…
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D-Vine launches its PRO version
The D-Vine PRO, which has been on test by sommeliers and front-of-house staff since the re-opening of restaurants in June…
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Burgundy Vineyards
The region of Burgundy, in north-eastern France, is 250 kilometres long from north to south and has 25,000 hectares (62k…
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A French Master Sommelier’s View on French Winegrowing
Winegrowing has evolved a great deal over the last several decades. It was only at the end of the 19th…
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The origin of a wine
In this article, our oenologist offers you a remedial course on what constitutes and characterizes a wine. Grape varieties, terroir,…
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The Three Steps of Wine Tasting
No nothing about the art of wine tasting ? Learn the different aspects of tasting, step by step. How do…
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Winegrowing History, Grape Varieties, vineyards and Terroirs of Argentina
Today, our chief wine adviser invites you to discover Argentina’s vineyards. Argentina has been a winegrowing country for more than…
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Sonoma County, discovery of American Wines
In this new article, we head to California to explore the superb wine region of Sonoma County and its sub-region…
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D-Vine is pursuing its development and working with some of the wine world’s greatest figures
With its so far unrivalled know-how, the French Wine Tech company and ambassador for by-the-glass wine D-Vine is continuing its…
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The Savennières Appellation
The appellation of Savennières is made in the Loire Valley wine region, in the west of France, and more precisely,…
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How to Use Food Building to Create a Bond with Your Teams ?
Since the start of the health crisis, traditional team-building methods have required a complete rethink. Companies are reinventing themselves and…
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Four Ideas for Boosting your By-the-Glass Wine Sales and Increasing Average Spend
Wine by the glass is a real consumer trend and is increasingly sought after by customers. It allows the consumer…
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Introduction to Swiss Wines
Swiss wines and the country’s many grape varieties are a real source of national pride. Over 200 varieties are found…
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Virtual tasting box – the best way to sample online
With the lockdowns, working from home and the health restrictions in place, companies have been forced to reinvent themselves and…
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Guide to the Northern Rhone & its Outstanding Appellations
The Rhone river runs for an incredible 800 kilometres down the middle of its namesake wine region, which can be…
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The 12 Commandments of Take-Away Sales
In this somewhat strange period, 10-Vins is here to help you develop your take-away offering. With our wine flacons, offer…
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The importance of service conditions 2/2 Temperature
In addition to the quality of the wine selected, two elements are key for the enjoyment of wine – these…
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The importance of service conditions 1/2 Aeration
For a real moment of pleasure and to enjoy a wine properly, there are four fundamental aspects to consider: the…
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Introduction to Italian Wines
With an output of 55 million hectolitres in 2018, Italy is the world’s biggest producer of wine and has a…
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Pairing Food and Wine Throughout a Meal
The aim of associating food and wine is to enhance the products, dishes and wines, so that each brings out…
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The Basics of Food & Wine Pairing
For an exceptional moment or the most perfect gastronomic experience possible, it is essential to select wines that match the…
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The Five Pros & Cons of Selling Wine by the Glass
With customers wishing to consume less but better, the by-the-glass wine offering of restaurants and hotels can be inadequate for…
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How Do Customer Reviews Impact Your Restaurant?
Customer reviews are everywhere and are a key part of the purchasing process nowadays. Whether it be on Amazon, Deliveroo,…
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5 Reasons for Ordering Wine by the Glass
Have you recently had a great wine served by the glass? It has become the trend when it comes to…
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Interview with Yazid Haddadou, restaurant owner, La Violette
Devoted and self-taught restaurateur Yazid Haddadou runs La Violette, a restaurant certified for quality by the French Culinary College. Offering…
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Interview with Audrey Buche, restaurant owner, Au Départ
With a rating of no less than ‘three forks’ in the Guide Michelin, a young talent award from the Gault…
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A holiday in France is a great idea this year, especially a wine themed one!
This summer, take a trip with 10-Vins on the wine route. Set off for a wine tourism adventure on a…
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How to Make Your Hotel or Restaurant Greener
Whether for economic or regulatory reasons or questions of image or ethics, caring for the environment has become a crucial…
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Interview with Sophie Ledoyen and Laurent Samson, owners of Bistrot de la Gare
Bistrot de la Gare, run by Sophie Ledoyen and Laurent Samson, is an institution in the French town of Cholet.…
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Interview with Marc Scognamiglio, Managing Director, Royal Emeraude Hotel
In November 2018, the four-star Royal Emeraude hotel in Dinard was bought by Gérard Jicquel, a co-founder of the company…
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A Guide to Developing Sales with a Take-Away Service
In this very specific context, restaurants get organized. To compensate for being closed, take-away services have grown and have shown…
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A Guide to Building an effective Wine List
Your wine list needs to be attractive, efficient and informative, but must also be a good reflection of your hotel…
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Interview with Anthony Schneider, Restaurant Manager at Mercure Metz Centre
The Mercure Metz Centre hotel, with its contemporary décor inspired by the city’s cathedral, boasts a superb location in the…
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Interview with Alexandre Firer, Managing Director of Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Carcassonne
Located a few steps from the medieval city, Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Carcassonne offers a striking view of the citadel…
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Pairing Cheese and Wine
When it comes to pairing food and wine, rule number one is to choose pairings that you like, because there…
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Recommending Wines – Keys to Achieving Customer Satisfaction
While some of your customers will have a clear enough idea of the wine they want to drink (i.e. which…
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Let’s find how to get your bearings around organic, biodynamic, sustainable, High Environmental Value and natural wines
Over the past few years, there has been a real enthusiasm for products farmed in a way that is eco-responsible,…
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How to recognise if a wine is corked?
Beginner, amateur or expert, you may have already opened a bottle wine that was corked. Maybe you came across the…
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What is the difference between a sommelier and an oenologist ?
The professions linked to the world of wine are numerous but there are two professions in wine, often confused: those…
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Atypio Hotels Better their Guest Experience with the D-Vine
The entrepreneurial company Atypio invests in and manages hotels all over France, with special emphasis on French made products. As…
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A signature blend wine added to the D-vine selection
This year at D-Vine, we have decided to highlight the ten key stages that ensure you enjoy fantastic wines with…
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The importance of glassware or the art of choosing the perfect wine glass
For a successful tasting and to see a wine in its proper light, there are a number of essential service…
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Glassware guide
Here is a short guide to help you become a glassware expert and make choosing your glass a piece of…
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On the road to Burgundy’s Grands Crus
At 10-Vines the Grands Crus of Burgundy go under the spotlight for Christmas. Time for a little refresher course with…
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Meet Pierre Sibille from Domaine Sibille
Originally from Alsace, Barbara and Pierre Sibille have a rather unusual background for a winegrowing couple. It took a measure…
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5 tips for drawing up a good wine list
The wine selection is a key element of your success. Thanks to a carefuly selected wine list, you can arouse…
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How to cope during the rush of service with the D-Vine
It’s 1 pm on a Friday. In the middle of the lunchtime peak, Table 6 orders a glass of Chablis,…
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Introduction to World Wines
Laurent Derhé, Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Sommelier in France) and our oenologist, Béatrice Domine, invite you on an initiatory…
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D-Vine experience at Château des Tourelles ****
Wondering how the D-Vine experience looks within our partner establishments? Monsieur Moreau, Catering Manager at Relais Thalasso Château des Tourelles…
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So Left Bank!
The Margaux appellation joined the D-Vine range recently, giving us the opportunity to (re)discover the left bank of the Bordeaux…
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Corton-Charlemagne: an encounter of excellence
A few facts Region Burgundy Estate Muzard Lucien & Fils Colour Golden, white gold tints Nose Brioche, caramelised baked apple…
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Meet Amélie Osmond from the Le Clos du Notaire wine estate
Her story After taking the time to search for their ideal wine estate, Amélie Osmond and Victor Mischler eventually chose…
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Meet Amélie Neau from Domaine de Nerleux
Her story For Amélie the winegrowing business was no major discovery. Like Obélix, she stumbled into this domain when she…
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On the floral theme
When white wine speaks in flowers, the D-Viner becomes a horticulturist… Wines contain several families of aromas. The arrival of…
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Meet Nathalie Despagne from the estate of La Rose Figeac
OR-GA-NI-SA-TION. A favourite word of Nathalie Despagne, who single-handedly took over the family estate of Château la Rose Figeac, in…
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Take the temperature!
All too often overlooked due to a lack of awareness, the temperature at which wine is served is a factor…
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To decant or not to decant?
Should wine be decanted? The mention of wine generally conjures images of bottles and wine glasses. But another recipient plays…
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