Benoit Labelle

Making wine — anyone can give it a try. But making good wine — the kind that keeps you coming back for more — is an entirely different story.   The final taste of a wine results from many factors: the grape variety, of course, but also the terroir, the yeasts used, the winemaking practices in the cellar, the fermentation methods and duration, the type of vessel chosen for aging, and much more. Each of these elements profoundly shapes the wine’s aromas, flavors, and texture.

Sugar, calories, and wine: demystify what’s in your glass. Learn where residual sugar comes from, its calorie impact, and why alcohol is the main contributor.

These days, we hear more and more about “eco-responsible” wines: organic, natural, biodynamic… But what really lies behind these labels? Are they just marketing buzzwords, or do they bring real benefits for the environment—and for you, the consumer? Spoiler alert: there’s truth in it, but also plenty of nuance. Let's break it down.