Microoxygenation — Micro oxygenation is a process used in winemaking to introduce oxygen into wine in a controlled manner. Developed in 1991 by Patrick DuCournau, working with the exceptionally tannic grape Tannat in Madiran, the process gained usage in modern… … Wikipedia
Bordeaux wine — Map of the Bordeaux regions with most of its appellations shown. The rivers Garonne and Dordogne, and the Gironde estuary are important in defining the various parts of the region. A Bordeaux wine is any wine produced in the Bordeaux region of… … Wikipedia
Cabernet sauvignon — N grappe de cabernet sauvignon Caractéristiques phénologiques Débourrement en zone océanique vers le 16 avril, soit 8 jours avant le carignan N. en zone chaude, 10 jours après le carignan N … Wikipédia en Français
Terroir — (IPA|/t̪εʁwaʁ/ in French) ( es. terruño, pago) was originally a French term in wine, coffee and tea used to denote the special characteristics that geography bestowed upon them. It can be very loosely translated as a sense of place which is… … Wikipedia
Tannat — Grape (Vitis) Tannat grapes Also called Tanat, Moustrou, Moustroun, Bordeleza Belcha, Harriague Origin … Wikipedia
Microbullage — Le microbullage est une technique œnologique. Il s agit d une oxygénation mesurée du vin en cuve. Sommaire 1 Principe 2 Mode opératoire 3 Effet sur le vin 3.1 Dégustation … Wikipédia en Français
Phenolic content in wine — The phenolic compounds in Syrah grapes contribute to the taste, color and mouthfeel of the wine. The phenolic compounds natural phenol and polyphenols in wine include a large group of several hundred chemical compounds that affect the taste,… … Wikipedia
Oak (wine) — Oak Wine Barrels The use of oak plays a significant role in winemaking and can have a profound effect on the resulting wine, affecting the color, flavor, tannin profile and texture of the wine. Oak can come into contact with wine in the form of a … Wikipedia
Michel Rolland — (born December 24, 1947 in Libourne, France) is an influential Bordeaux based oenologist, with hundreds of clients across 13 countries and influencing wine style around the world. It is his consultancies outside France that have set him apart… … Wikipedia
Cabernet-Sauvignon — grappe de cabernet sauvignon Caractéristiques phénologiques Débourrement en zone océanique vers le 16 avril, soit 8 jours avant le carignan N. en zone chaude, 10 jours après le carignan N … Wikipédia en Français