Conservation et service Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
Q

What is the optimal storage temperature range for all wines?

A

10º - 15ºC
température fraîche et constante

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List some places in your home where wine should NOT be stored.

A

Dans la cuisine, qui subit de fortes variations de température
A l’abri de la lumière
Près d’un raidateur
A l’abri de vibrations

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3
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What happens to wine when it is stored improperly?

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Le vin peut devenir vieux, éventé.
Des aromes désagréables peuvent apparaître
Les vins effervescents peuvent perdre leurs bulles

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4
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Bottles with cork enclosures should be stored on _______.

Bottles with screw cap enclosures can be stored _______.

A

Bouchon: bouteilles couchées

Capsules: peuvent rester debout

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5
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What is the optimal serving temperature for sparkling wines?

A

Bien frais, 6º - 10º

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What is the optimal serving temperature for unoaked, light- to medium-bodied whites?

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Frais, 7º - 10ºC
e.g. Albariño, Sancerre

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What is the optimal serving temperature for oaky, medium- to full-bodied whites?

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Légèrement frais, 10º-13ºC

e.g. Sonoma Chardonnay, white Burgundy, Condrieu

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What is the optimal serving temperature for light reds?

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Légèrement frais, 13ºC (55ºF)

e.g. Frappato, Beaujolais

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What is the optimal serving temperature for medium- to full-bodied reds, oaked or unoaked?

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Température ambiante, 15º - 18ºC

e.g. Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, red Bordeaux, Ribera del Duero, Aglianico

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What is the optimal serving temperature for sweet wines?

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Bien frais, 6º - 8ºC

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What is the correct ratio of ice-to-water in an ice bucket meant for chilling down a bottle of wine?

A

Les seaux à glace doivent être remplis aux 3/4 d’une quantité égale d’eau et de glace

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12
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What is the best material for glass polishing?

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Torchon en lin, qui ne laissera aucune peluche

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13
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In what glasses can you see sparkling wine being served?

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Les FLUTES rehaussent l’effet visuel des bulles.
Des flûtes en tulipe, voire des verres à vin blanc, qui offrent une plus grande ouverture, permettent aux arômes de mieux s’épanouir.

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14
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What is the optimal glass size for whites and rosés?

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Verres de taille moyenne qui rassemblent les notes fruitées et fraîches pour les dirigées vers le haut

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What is the optimal glass size for red wines?

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Grand verre qui permet à l’air d’entrer en contact avec le vin sur une large surface et aux arômes de s’épanouir

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16
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What is the optimal glass for fortified wines?

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petit verre en raison de leur fort degré d’alcool
la taille doit être suffisante pour faire tourner le vin et le humer

17
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How many times should you wipe the neck/top of the wine bottle with a cloth prior to serving?

A

2 fois:
avant et après avoir le débouchage

18
Q

Name 2 wine preservation systems used to extend a wine’s life after it has been opened.

A

VIDE
- une pompe retire l’air de la bouteille.
- Ne convient pas aux vins effervescents
GAZ INERTE
- une pompe introduit un gaz neutre (argon, azote) dans la bouteille afin d’en chasser l’air.

19
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One of the best ways to extend a wine’s life after it has been opened is to put it in the _______.

20
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What happens to a wine’s aromas and flavors if it is over-chilled in a wine bucket or regular fridge?

A

Les vins rouges sembleront maigres et durs