Q & A
What is an ‘Assemblage’ in the context of winemaking?
The process of choosing which lots to combine to create the final blend, known as “assemblage,” is a crucial step in the creation of fine wines…
France
Prospective Study: How will Bordeaux Wines evolve in the years to come?
According to the IPCC Fifth Assessment, the changes in the climate over the past decades are unequivocal and will continue during the 21st century. The average air temperature has increased by about 1°C during the 20th century. For the Bordeaux region, the increase already noted…
Wine Economics
Environmental and Commercial benefits of adopting sustainable or green winemaking certifications: The Bordeaux example
With its ‘Target 2030’ plan, the Bordeaux vineyard is a typical example of the environmental and commercial benefits that a wine-growing region can derive from a concerted, large-scale environmental effort. This article undertakes to study in detail the consequences of these harmonized efforts…
Wine Economics
About the Social factors which Decrease the Demand for Wine
It is generally accepted that global wine demand is affected by changes in the habits and preferences of wine drinkers. This article aims at giving more details about these social factors that can decrease wine demand both locally and globally…
Wine Economics
About the Social factors which Increase the Demand for Wine
It is generally accepted that global wine demand is affected by changes in the habits and preferences of wine drinkers. This article aims at giving more details about these social factors that can increase wine demand both locally and globally.
Q & A
The 4 main sources of intrinsic value of a wine outside of the law of offer and demand – A brief overview
We all know the impact of the law of supply and demand on the final price of wines. Indeed, certain wines are highly sought after by connoisseurs, which can push the price of certain vintages to new heights.
aw of supply and demand.
This article intends to focus on the description of the 4 main sources of value of a wine outside the logic of the law of supply and demand…
Q & A
What is the composition of a wine? A brief overview
Wine is made up of approximately 85% water and 12-16% alcohol (mostly ethanol, but also glycerol, sorbitol, butylene glycol, and methanol).
It also contains…
France
Certification options available to wineries in France seeking an environmental approach
There are many certifications, closely or indirectly linked to an environmental approach, that are applicable to French vineyards. Given their number, a summary presentation of each of the 24 options identified is…
France
Overview of the different certification options available to French wineries seeking an environmental approach
There are many possibilities for certifications and other environmental approaches for wine farms which wish to promote viticulture concerned with protecting the environment.
This article attempts to group together the main options available while allowing you to click on each of them to provide more details.
Wine Certifications
About individual and autonomous sustainable ‘Labels’, ‘Chartes’ and ‘Initiatives’ created by individual wineries
Each winery can, at one time or another, decide to voluntarily commit to an environmental or CSR-related approach. This category deals with Wineries that decide, on their own initiative, to commit themselves outside of any ‘already existing’ labeling or certification framework…