Category Archives: Our advice
Why choose an organic wine for your Christmas Table?
The holiday season is approaching… Decorations, the tree, gifts, the menu, and of course the wines are topics we hold dear! Here are our tips to enhance your festivities with the right organic wine bottles.
How to Taste Wine?
Wine tasting is an art, a delicate dance between the senses and the nectar in your glass. It’s an experience that goes far beyond simply drinking wine; it’s a celebration of the vine, the terroir, and the hard work of the winemaker who grew the grapes and the vintner who transformed them into wine. But how do you taste wine properly? In this article, I invite you to discover three essential steps for a wine tasting experience that will awaken your senses. So, grab your glass of Vully, sit back, and prepare for a journey into the art of wine tasting.
A closer look at global wine consumption by color
In 2019, global wine consumption reached nearly 244 million hectoliters, compared to 232 million hectoliters in 2009. While there has been a 5% increase in total liters consumed, the reality, with the world’s population increasing by 11.5%, is that the amount of wine consumed per capita has decreased. People are likely drinking less but choosing better quality, and each person has their preferences between white, red, and rosé wines. By comparing the numbers by color, we can get a picture of evolving public taste.
Discovering Wine: How to Judge Its Quality and Recognize Its Subtleties
The world of wine is vast and fascinating, but it can be intimidating for those who aren’t experts in tasting. This article will guide you through the steps to determine if a wine is of quality, if it has flaws, and why this can vary from person to person. We will explore with Cédric Guillod the importance of keeping an open mind, especially when you venture into wines grown organically.
Cork or Screw Cap: Managing Wine Aeration and Development Based on the Type of Closure
The method of sealing a wine bottle is often an underestimated aspect, yet it plays a crucial role in the evolution and preservation of the wine’s quality. In this article, we explore how different types of closures—cork or screw cap—influence wine aeration and its development over time.
Rediscovering Swiss Merlot: A Unique Sensory Journey with Cédric Guillod
In the diverse world of wine, Swiss Merlot holds a special place in the heart of Cédric Guillod. For this passionate winemaker, Merlot is more than just a grape variety – it is a love story and a commitment that results in a red wine with unique qualities. This article takes you on a fascinating journey to discover Swiss Merlot, a national treasure, through the eyes and experience of Cédric Guillod.
Drinkability: the art of creating convivial and unifying wines 🍷
In the world of wine, the concept of drinkability is much more than a simple idea; it’s an essential pillar in the production of quality wines. Cédric, a passionate winemaker, considers drinkability the Holy Grail of his craft. For him, it represents much more than an organoleptic characteristic—it is a key criterion for creating a convivial and unifying wine that brings people together around a bottle. In this article, we dive into the world of drinkability, exploring what it means, how it is achieved, and why it is crucial to the art of winemaking.
Residual sugar in wine: a key element of tasting
When it comes to enjoying a good glass of wine, many elements come into play to shape our sensory experience. Among these elements, residual sugar plays a crucial role. It influences the taste of wine in a subtle but significant way. In this article, we will dive into the world of residual sugar and discover how it can affect our appreciation of wines.
Tasting Sauvignon Blanc with Cédric Guillod (video)
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most widely planted white grape varieties in the world. At Cave Guillod, Sauvignon Blanc is aged in 300-liter oak barrels for 10 months to enhance its roundness and bring out its fruity side (passion fruit, pineapple).
The impact of climate change on Swiss vineyards
Climate change is a hot topic on a global scale, and its effects are only intensifying. In this article, we will explore the impact of this phenomenon on viticulture in Switzerland. Over the years, Swiss vineyards have had to face significant changes, particularly in the choice of grape varieties and cultivation techniques. We will dive into this evolution and discover the sustainable measures taken by winemakers to maintain the quality of their wines.