Why the Coravin system changes everything in wine tasting
Tasting wine by the glass is a luxury that many considered impossible, especially when it comes to grands crus or rare bottles. Until recently, opening a bottle meant consuming it quickly to avoid oxidation. As a result, many establishments were reluctant to offer high-end wines by the glass.
At Cercle des Arômes, we have chosen to break down this barrier thanks to a technological innovation: the Coravin system.
A simple but revolutionary process
The Coravin is a tool that allows you to serve wine without ever removing the cork from the bottle. How is this possible?
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A fine needle pierces the cork.
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Neutral, inert argon gas is injected into the cylinder to create pressure.
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The wine flows into the glass, without contact with the air.
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The cork closes naturally, preserving the wine as if the bottle had never been opened.
Initially designed for professionals and collectors, this technology has revolutionized the way wine is consumed.
Taste without restraint
Before Coravin, offering exceptional wines by the glass was a real headache. An establishment had to :
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or open the bottle and hope to sell it quickly,
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or keep it, at the risk of losing quality,
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or simply give up on the idea.
With Coravin, there's no need to compromise. A bottle can be served today, then kept intact for several months, even years.
👉 This means you can come and enjoy an exceptional or confidential wine by the glass, without the establishment having to bear any losses.
A unique experience at the Cercle des Arômes
At Le Cercle des Arômes, the Coravin is not a gadget: it's the heart of our concept.
Thanks to it, we can offer you between 100 and 200 wines by the glass, a lively menu that changes with the seasons and new discoveries.
In concrete terms, this means :
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Discover a grand cru without having to buy the whole bottle.
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Compare several regions or vintages in the same evening.
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Dare the unexpected: a rare grape variety, a confidential cuvée, an auteur wine.
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Learn to taste by exploring a diversity that few places can offer.
Each glass becomes an open door to a terroir, a story and an emotion.