Wine, honestly explained

Simple answers to common questions.

Short, honest answers to questions many people ask in everyday life — clear, needing no wine knowledge and with no pressure to buy. Written by a small estate that makes its own wine. Four to begin with; more will follow over time.

Storing and serving

How long does open wine keep?

Usually a few days — and how to check in a minute whether it's still good.

May you chill red wine?

Yes, and it often tastes even better. The right temperature and a summer tip.

Choosing and judging

Does wine get better with age?

Mostly not. How to tell whether waiting is worth it for a bottle.

Which wine goes with fish in a creamy sauce?

A dry white with substance — and how to choose by the dish.

Who writes this

These answers come from LaSuite aux Conseillans, a small estate in the Bordeaux region. We grow our own vines and bottle in small quantities. What you read here we learned from our own work and wrote down as simply as we could, with no sales advice. If a wine from our cellar really fits, we say so; if not, we don't.

Good answers need no jargon — only honesty and a clear head.

LaSuite aux Conseillans