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Offering wine is offering an emotion
A well-chosen wine tells a story. It is a sincere, thoughtful gesture that marks special occasions: birthdays, thank yous, end-of-year celebrations, or a simple everyday token.
At Bestheim, we select wines and Crémants d'Alsace that combine refinement, quality and strong identity, so that each bottle becomes a memorable gift.
Add a sweet note to your gift
On our online store, you have the optionof adding a personalized message when placing your order. A simple touch that makes all the difference.
It will be printed and carefully slipped into your package, for a guaranteed surprise effect.
Because a wine can say a lot... but a few well-chosen words can say even more.
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Questions you may have
When you think of wines for aging, Alsace doesn't immediately spring to mind... and yet...
Although there is no limit to how long wine can be kept, it is not uncommon for certain vintages, even those over a hundred years old, to still show surprising youthfulness!
Ultimately, it's mainly a matter of personal taste. Some people like wines that develop aromas from long aging (known as tertiary aromas), while others prefer them when they are still fruity (primary and secondary aromas).
Generally speaking, wines from terroir will have a longer shelf life due to their substance and structure. For Crémants, it's a matter of taste. The patina of time on the effervescence can sometimes be surprising, but if you're looking for freshness and pronounced effervescence, it's best to consume your cuvée within two years of purchase.
In addition to its initial potential, the shelf life of a wine depends mainly on how it is stored. It is important to assess the quality of your cellar and regularly check the condition of the bottles you keep there. We discuss this in more detail in our article"Should you invest in a wine cellar?"
Have you just bought one or more fine bottles that you want to save for a special occasion? Here are a few tips for storing your wines perfectly.
To ensure your wines are stored properly, it is advisable to keep them in a wine cellar that meets several criteria:
1. A constant temperature of around 12°C.
2. Moderate humidity, which is essential for the proper aging of wine.
3. A dark cellar to avoid the "light taste" that dilutes the wine's aromas.
To find out more, listen to Emmanuel Vergely's explanations in the Extra-Brut episode "How to store your wines."
When planning a meal, we often wonder about the order in which wines should be served at the table. When is the best time to taste a particular wine? There are a few basic guidelines, but the most important thing is to ensure that the tasting is consistent and enjoyable.
To avoid making mistakes, we recommend following these five rules:
1.Organize the wine tasting by color: start with sparkling wines (such as Crémant d'Alsace or Champagne), white and/or rosé wines, then red wines
2.Start with the lightest wines before moving on to the more powerful ones.
3.Taste dry wines before sweet wines.
4.From simplerwines to more complex wines.
5. Youngwines before older wines.
To find out more, read our article on the subject.
