L'Atelier Du Vin Carafe Bonde

Instantly recognizable by a design that has been unchanged for over thirty years, the Bung Decanter is a L’Atelier du Vin classic and an absolute essential. Its wide base and flared neck make the Bung Decanter the perfect ally for helping your favorite wines breathe – especially younger varieties. Mouth-blown glass serves to enhance the simple and harmonious shapes and contours. Each carafe is unique. The remarkable stopper in full glass – inspired by the bung stoppers used for barrels of fine wine – adds a touch of grace and sophistication. A feast for the eyes and all five senses, properly oxygenated wine expresses aroma with elegance. Whether at family lunches or festive dinners with friends, the Bung Decanter makes a fine addition to any table on any occasion.

Method:

1. Fetch the wine from your cellar approximately two hours before the meal to bring it gradually to room temperature.
2. Select a simple and attractive decanter.
3. Pour the wine slowly into the decanter, if possible allowing it to run down the inner surface.

Young wines should be oxygenated approximately an hour before the meal, as this helps to soften the wine, make it less sharp and give it body. Older wines should be oxygenated very gently, just before the meal, as this allows a smouth decantation, and the sediment and lees to be removed.