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How to choose a bottle of wine - SoDivin Tips

How to choose a bottle of wine
How to store a bottle of wine - SoDivin Tips

How to store a bottle of wine
Opening and serving a bottle of wine - SoDivin Tips

Opening and serving a bottle of wine

Everything you need to know about choosing, storing and serving wine

Choosing the right wine, storing it correctly after delivery, and serving it in the right conditions: three simple steps that make all the difference in the glass. Find our practical advice for each of them.

A wine is not chosen at random. Should you favour a young wine or an older one? What does a vintage really tell us about a bottle? From what point is a wine at its peak?

These are legitimate questions, and the answers change depending on the wine and the occasion.

Once the bottle has been received, other questions arise: can it be opened straight away, or should you wait? Where and how should it be stored while waiting for the right moment? A wine that has just been transported needs rest — a few days in good conditions are often enough to change the experience.

Finally comes the serving: choosing the right corkscrew, respecting the temperature, deciding whether a decanter is useful or not. These details matter, especially with wines that have character or age.
Our guides answer these questions simply.

Frequently asked questions

A cool, stable place away from light is sufficient for a few days. The bottom of a cupboard in the coolest room works very well. Our packaging can also serve as temporary protection.
Consult our guide on how to store a bottle of wine

Not always. On a young and closed wine, a decanter can help. On an aged wine, it is often unnecessary. Our guide on opening explains in which cases it is useful.

A red between 16 and 18 °C, a dry white between 10 and 14 °C, a champagne between 9 and 11 °C. It is better to serve slightly below the target and let the wine warm up in the glass.

The first question to ask is simple: for what moment and what occasion? A wine for tonight, to give as a gift, or to set aside for a few years — these are not the same criteria. Our guide before purchasing helps you see things clearly, step by step.
Consult our guide on how to choose a bottle of wine

It is better to wait. Transport jostles the wine and puts the matter in suspension. A few days of rest in good conditions are enough to find the wine back in its best state.