Climadiff DVA180/305G - Manual (Page 87)

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EXAMPLES OF SERVING TEMPERATURES (TO BE
COMPLIED WITH FOR YOUR TASTINGS !)
Opinions vary, and the ambient temperature, too, but many agree on the
following :
SOME USEFUL INFORMATION, WINES "READY TO
SERVE" AND SERVING TEMPERATURES TABLE
EXPLANATIONS
The time required for each cru, each vintage, each colour to attain its
optimum maturity varies. The table below will give to you an idea about the
number of years your bottles will need to reach the ideal summit of their
maturity, that is, the ideal moment to savour them.
Wines Serving temperature
Prestigious Bordeaux wines – Reds 16 – 17°C
Prestigious Burgundy wines – Reds 15 – 16°C
Prestigious dry white crus 14 – 16°C
Light, young, full flavoured reds 11 – 12°C
Provence rosés, primeur wines
(futures) 10 – 12°C
Dry whites and red "local" wines 10 – 12°C
"Local" white wines 8 – 10°C
Champagnes 7 – 8°C
Liquoreux wines 7°C